Schenectady (LST 1185) - Naval Cruise Book

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DEPARTMENTOFTHENAVY HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS I WASHINGTON D C 20380 ' v 4Jj11kHP'uLo ScHENECTAUY,z FHIBVAC 1 QVJWM .VdJ,,,,,USN cm1PH'5PA' fisf AGFX1-mat . u s o 1 8 Com ander David E. Sigsworth, USN Prospective Commanding Officer USS SCHENECTADY QLST 11855 Box 119 Naval Station San Diego, California 92136 Dear Commander Sigsworth: Thank you for advising me of the commissioning of the USS SCHENECTADY in Long Beach on June 13, 1970, As we move into the l97O's, the range of strategic options offered by the Amphibious Task Force will assume increased importance as a vital means to provide national security. This force has no more valuable asset than the work horse of the amphibious navy - the lST. The unique capabilities of this ship provides in large measure the flexibility in landing plans essential to a deployed ready group. I am delighted that the SCHENECTADY is joining the fleet. Congratulations and my sincere best wishes to all hands. Sincerely, L i -.- A-A-A-O'-ax L L F. CHA? , IR- Genercxl U. S. Marino Corp! Commcmdcmt of the Morinc Corp! COMMANDER AMPHIBIOUS FORCE U.5. PACIFIC FLEET SAN DIEGO. CALIFORNIA 92155 TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF USS SCH NECTADY The addition of SCH NECTADY to the Pacific Fleet Amphibious Force underscores our continuing effort as a nation to m dernize and enhance the capability of the Fleet to meet the ever-changing operational needs of the Navy in support of national policy. The Pacific Fleet Amphibious Force has lost a significant nu ber of ships in the past several months as a result of overall economy measures recently effected by the Defense Department. These ships, many of which have been retired from active service, have served our cou try gloriously for over twenty years, most through three wars. During those years, they made magnificent contributions to the striking power of our Navy-Marine Corps Team. However, advances in technology and development of new and improved concepts of amphibious warfare require that these fine ships be replaced with modern fleet u its. The time of a ship's commissioning is a most important one in the life of a ship. The success with which the new crew is welded together as a u it will set the pattern and tone of the SCHENECTADY for many years. As the results of your teamwork and ability are put to the test, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that the long, hard precommisslon ing hours were worth the extra effort. I bid you a hearty welcome to the Fleet. we are very happy to have the ship's company of SCHEHECTADY as members of the PHIBPAC Family. 'WUHAIIWE ABOARD. Sincerely, EZ V. SMITH ice Admiral, U. S. Navv

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