Salem (CA 139) - Naval Cruise Book

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MISSIUN 0F THE SHIP For six consecutive years the USS Salem has served in Mediterranean waters as Hagship for Commander Sixth Fleet, doing its share in the recognized responsibility of the United States in maintaining world peace. The mission of the Salem in the Mediterranean may be summed up as follows: training, good will and morale. The months spent there offer a splendid opportunity to train the ofiicers and men of the Salem in fleet maneuvers, as well as conducting independent drills and exercises. Furthermore, it affords an opportunity for Salemites to create good will and better understanding through a knowledge of the culture, customs and traditions of the people with whom they come in contact. And in addition the Salem in the Mediterranean builds morale for its oliicers and bluejackets who still have the traditional urge to join the Navy and see the worldfi As part of the U. S. Sixth Fleet, the Salem is a strong arm of the NATO forces as well as a rallying point for the navies of other nations allied with us. Fleet or type exercises in which the Salem participates may include anti-submarine exercises, air intercept exercises, anti- aircraft tracking and firing, surface gunnerv training and. occasionally, shore bombardment exercises. Since good will and reassurance among peoples of the Mediterranean is of utmost importance, every Salemite is a roving American ambassador who has been familiarized with the history and landmarks of the port visited as well as the customs and traditions of the inhabitants. As flagship for the U. S. Sixth Fleet, the Salem has the all-important duty of bearing the fieet commander and his staff of approximately 30 officers and 200 enlisted men from port to port. Commander Sixth Fleet must be an exemplary representative of the United States and his guest book in- cludes the names of kings, queens, presidents, and local offi- cials. From the Salem he receives and returns official calls and attends functions ashore and the Hagship itself is often the scene of receptions to repay local courtesies. Th 1 ' I cc - 77 e Sa em is truly the Pride of the Fleet during its serv- ice as flagship from May to September each year. A powerful c'Diplomat in Grayf' its presence in the Mediterranean, with other ships of the fleet, brings security and hope to peoples in that area and serves to maintain the policies and prestige of the United States in the Mediterranean.

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SALEM'S 6TH BIRTHDAY CAKE ANK OWNERS GET CONGRATULATIO FROM CAP'N THE EXEC SALEIv1'S NEW BAND

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