Sterett (CG 31) - Naval Cruise Book

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. ...J - V1 Westie- 23? Q, .--1 . we . . . rep., , wa, ., Y, g .Et 1 auf .X had the opportunity to have Christmas dinners with local American families while in Oman,' in addition, many enjoyed shopping tours, and sporting events. After leaving Muscat S TE RE TT proceeded south to the vicinity of Masirah, Oman for a two day tender availability with the USS CAPE COD. On the second day STEl?ETT's crew along with crews from USS CAPE COD and USS KNOX were entertained by the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders during their holiday tour of the region. After departing CAPE COD S TEPE T T embarked Commander, loint Task Force Middle East Pear Admiral Dennis M Brooks. New Year's Eve saw S TERE T T steaming north toward the Persian Gulf On the morning of 2 January S TEBE TT transited the Straits of Hormuz beginning a week of operations in the Persian Gulf including a three day port visit to Manama, Bahrain. During the port visit to Bahrain S TEPE T T had the privilege of hosting visits by Secretary of Defense, the honorable Erank Carlucci as well as United States Senators Altonse DZ4mato fl?-New Yorkj, Ted Stevens tl?-Alaskaj, and Warren Buddman tl?-New Hampshirej. Prior to leaving Bahrain STE RE TT embarked Wce Admiral Jonathan Howe and staff for the transit through the Persian Gulf Leaving the Persian Gulf on 8 lanuafy the remainder of the month was spent conducting operations off the coasts of lran and Oman. The beginning of February was spent at anchor alongside the tender USS CAPE COD completing repairs prior to the transit from the indian Ocean. S TEPE TT began her transit home on 9 February arriving at Pattaya Beach, Thailand on 23 February for a hve day port visit. Leaving Thailand on Z8 February, S TERE T T began the nnai leg home after a long but successful deployment. Arriving at Subic Bay on 4 March S TE RE TT was greeted pierside by bands, balloons, banners as well as hundreds of family members eagerly awaiting the return of husbands, fathers, and boyfriends. STEl?ETT's return to Subic was made even more eventful when the crew was informed that S TERE T T has been awarded the Battle E fhciency Award the result of STEl?ETT's commitment to excellence and professionalism. After a brief stay in Subic Bay S TERE T T was once again underway, this time northward to the Sea of lapan for participation in TEAM SPll?lT 88. After a one week transit STERE T T arrived in Pusan, Korea for a two day port visit After leaving Pusan, S TERE TT began operations in the Sea of lapan that would eventualh' take the ship within 30 miles of the Soviet Union. Upon completion of TEAM SPIRIT STERE T T proceeded southward to Sasebo, lapan for a brief port visit before arriving in Subic Bay on I5 April.

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