Princeton (CG 59) - Naval Cruise Book

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Re-Enlistments During the extended Wartime deployment, called HOPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM,' March 3, 2003 thru November 5, 2003. We observed Patriotism as service men re-enlisted to show their continued allegiance to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Thirty-three Sailors re-enlisted during WESTPAC 2003. These Sailors rededicated 148 years of service to the Navy. Some of these personnel received Selective Re-enlistment Bonuses totaling S2 l 6, l 61 .0 l, some rates did not pay an SRB, l believe these folks re-enlisted to protect our freedom We all enjoy in the United States of America. There were numerous re- enlistment ceremonies held in various locations on and off the ship. Above are a just a couple examples: Nimitz Strike Group Admiral Locklear di GM2 Probst COn1mander9AqmjIalLOCklear personally reenlisted GM2 Probst inside a 5 '7 Gun Mount, Captain Janikowsky reenlisted ITCS ' 3 ' t' ' ' ' - ' Garrett inside the Chief Petty Officer Mess lounge. All pictures for the 33 reenlistees and their ceremonies could not be shown. There was not enough room on this page to do them justice. But all Were thanked, congratulated, and honored for supporting and defending the USA. Captain Janikowsky di IT CS Garrett 84