Raleigh (LPD 1) - Naval Cruise Book

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MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE USS RALEIGH QLPD 11 SEPTEMBER 1977 - MARCH 1978 8 September 1977 9 September 1977 21 September 1977 22 September - 7 October 1977 4 October - 6 October 1977 11 October - 16 October 1977 17 October - 26 October 1977 27 October - 15 November 1977 16 November - 23 November 1977 24 November - 29 November 1977 30 November - 6 December 1977 7 December - 12 December 1977 13 December - 20 December 1977 23 December - 6 January 1978 11 January - 17 January 1978 20 January - 5 February 1978 8 February - 17 February 1978 20 February - 1 March 1978 12 March 1978 13 March 1978 Departed Norfolk, VA. MARG 2-77 Morehead City, N. C. Rota, Spain Display Determination '77 Athens, Greece Naples, Italy OPS, Augusta Bay, Sicily Naples, Italy OPS, Plan Di Spille Naples, Italy OPS, Brindisi, Italy Catania, Sicily OPS, Capo Teulada, Sardinia Malaga, Spain OPS, Vatica, Greece Genoa, ltaly OPS, Capo Teulada, Sardinia Rota, Spain Morehead City, N. C. Arrival, Norfolk, VA. B W? 3

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IN DEDICATICN h t arents and children As the ship's company looks forward to the Every ship that puts to sea leaves in her wake wives, sweet ear s, p . excitement of foreign seas, those behind are left with only memories to fill the vacant space in their lives. That facing the dangers of a life at sea requires some courage, there can be no doubt. Often forgotten, however, is the quiet fortitude and loyalty demanded of those who stand on the shore watching the ship disappear over the horizon. These are singular qualities founded in individual character and nurtured by patriotism, faith, and love. To those who faithfully waitedg to those whose image we carried with us in our hearts, this book is respectfully and gratefully dedicated. Q 555'-1 SH, 4-.X , 'L li 'fx I -Q.:-4,9 f ,, ', 'gesg,' .+1 Q-Q f - a grgjj, 3f,',.M,-1 . A , - 1

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COIVIMANDING CJFFICER Captain Gerald L. Riendeau USN Captain Riendeau entered the Navy in July of 1953 as a Naval Aviation Cadet. Designated a Naval Aviator in January 1955. he t e reported to VF-103, flying the FQF-6, F9F-8, and F8U-1. During 1959 he attended the General Line and Naval Science School in Mon er Y California ln July 1960 he reported to VT 23 as a fli ht instructor in the F11F Ca tain Riendeau returned to sea in A ril 1962 as Assistant . - Q . p P CIC Officer in USS ENTERPRISE. ln July 1963, he was ordered to Carrier Division TWO as Aide and Flag Lieutenant. ln January 1955, he reported to VF-14 as Maintenance and later as Operations Officer, flying the F-4B. In June 1966, he received orders to the Armed Forces Staff College. Upon completion, he reported to VF-84 in July 1967 as Operations Officer and later as Executive Officer. Upon detachmen in February 1969, Captain Riendeau reported to the Naval Safety Center where he established the Navy's first System Safety Engineerirlgis Program for the F-14 and the S-3. In July 1970, he returned to VF-84 as Executive Officer and subsequently assumed command. Affef tour he reported to the Strategic Plans and Policy Division of the Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Plans and Policy- ln July 1974 Captain Riendeau assumed command Of Carrier Air Win ONE on board USS JOHN F K on relief in Au ust 1975, . Q . ENNEDY. Up 9 he reported as Commander Fighter Wing ONE at Naval Air Station, Oceana, Virginia. On 7 January 1977 he assumed command of USS RALEIGH QLPD-tl. Captain Riendeau is married to the former Alice Murtagh of Malone, New York. They reside in Virginia Beach with their four sons, Jem' Jr., Brian, Christopher and Patrick.