Strong (DD 758) - Naval Cruise Book

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S STRONG IDD-7581 Cans or PLE-Pr Posr OPI-'ice New Yoelg Nm Yonk 09801 7 Feburnly 7967 To the Crew: 7?1is cruise book serves a two fold plltpose. First, it is a reminder that you were part of a mighty NA TO Fleet dll:-ing exercise STRAIGHTLACE in the North Atlantic and the diversified SlXTH FLEET which serves to protect the interests of our country and those of olu- friends overseas. Secondly, it serves as a memen to of the many good times you hnd visiting foreign countries and working alongside yolu- fellow crew members on a fine ship. You can be justly proud of yolu- accompl ishnen ts. The STRONG sailed to Gefmgny in August and extensively throughout the Mediter- ranean from October to Febllraly, participe ting in mnjor fleet exer- cises, and fleet replenishnents in conjunction with lznits of the United Sta tes Fleet and NATO Forces. We had many challenging deffnnds placed upon Us, but in all, your individual and te-Sun performance held high the great esteem I have for you. I hope you will look back in the years ahead and sho YO'-ll' pqrticipn tion in these two cruises. w pride in iraqi L. F. BRQJN Co'U1Iun,der, U.S. Na Colnlllanding Office Uss STRQVG IDD- 7582

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