Sumter (LST 1181) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1985 volume:

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A N I , 'r , 'ff Q Kf ,f V A . 4, , A , V 1 Ev, n 4:',' V. 1, af 5' I 3' I5 N .fwlnub L flaky! x 2 N 4 . , , n :Pl xy I x , f I1 A 'g2Mu'f. WE'1 UD I , ,nv X x , A x f 4 'ff X 2 C i 8 wa, 14, , ,, if , 'I 3 xxrhs VM' . , ' it-.L V ' F' b Ja' X J Q W N ,I ,5 X H 7: Q y , S ' q'A ' ' ss ,, 'Y , , V is gs, -gd' wk, ' 1 901 ill E22 Alau ? pnl lft X ya, Vil gm l97 l97 lel L91 is thi H93 E V in tux to We ll 01 E. ex ltr: i Q Bw. ..,.s3+,,a.emf. V N it HISTORY OF USS SUMTER ILST-11812 The SUMTER, when built was an entirely new design and represented a complete departure from the previous concepts of amphibious landing ships. This class LST lacks the traditional bow doors which have characterized all LST construction since the first vessels of this type were built in World War II. In order to achieve a sustained - h SUMTER was designed with a clipper bow in place of the blunt bow of the old LST. This speed of 20 knots t e feature enables the ship to operate with the modern high-speed amphibious forces. ' ' ' ' ' h omfort items such as a barber shop, ice cream bar, The ship IS fully air conditioned and has many uman c laundry and dry cleaning plants, tailor shop, and crew's recreation room. This aspect of the ship's design IS further enhanced by comfortable living quarters. SUMTER, as a unit of Amphibious Squadron SEVEN, was homeported in Long Beach, California for two years ft ' 'onin During this period S UM TER made two deployments to the Western Pacific, earning the Vietnam a er commissl g. Campaign Ribbon and two stars to the Vietnam Service Ribbon. ' ' ' S d on EIGHT in January 1973 with a homeport of Little Creek, SUMTER was assigned to Amphibious qua r Virginia. Deployed to the Mediterranean in the Fall of 1973 during the Mid-East crisis, SUMTER subsequently completed her first six month forward deployment with the Mediterranean Amphibious Ready Group in March of 1975. An extensive overhaul to update many of SUM TER'S combat and habitability systems from late 1975 thru early th Carribean and another six month forward 1976 was followed by numerous exercises in Northern Europe, e . l d March 1978 delllllyment in the Mediterranean commencing late in 1977 which was comp ete in . ' ' UMTER articipated in SOLID SHIELD '78 during May and June Following the Mediterranean Deployment S p 1978, followed by another Northern European Deployment from August to November 1978. In March 1979 SUMTER 888111 d0Dl0yed for operations in the Barents Sea and North Atlantic. Upon completion of several port visits in the United Kingdom, SUMTER returned to homeport in June 1979. SUMTER underwent an extensive shipyard overhaul from January through September of 1980. On 1 October SIX After refresher training participation in READEX 1930, SUMTER was transferred to Amphibious Squadron . , . '1'31, and MARG 2-81 workups SUMTER deployed to the Mediterranean on 3 June 1981. The ship returned home the following November From,January to April 1982, SUMTER participated in ALLOY EXPRESS, a cold weather ' ' ' ' ' ' ' h hi operated as a unit of Ocean Venture '82 and returned amphibious t N . L t A l, t e s p to Little Crgdlfliii lltalfelllldayoltbwzzbomlizieielcldl prgllihrations of MARG 3-82 workups and .another .extended deployment to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. As a unit of MARG 3-82, SUM TER participated in the Multi-National iieacekeeping Force QMNFJ at Beirut, Lebanon from October 1982 - February 1983. SUMTER returned from Beirut In March and began preparing for Operation Solo Play QMay '83J. SUMTER again deployed to the North Atlantic fm' all Unsupported two and one half month deployment. After successful completion of Slolo P335 DiSTlil1gTER .returned to her homeport of Little Creek Amphibious Base in late July 1983. On 1 Septem er l was lfllnsferred to Amphibious Squadron TEN. I . m New X x ! 5 HQ I 0 'G A .4 V, . - ' ' - ' : . ., , -, H , - , ,M . I 1 --N,- -. bg, ..4 l 3 ' V . R K H. -- . v gf A USS SUMTER's deployment to the Mediterranean from 25 July 1984 through 20 February 1985, was a challenging and rewarding experience. Deploying as one of the five ship Mediterranean Amphibious Ready Group QMARGJ 3-84, we departed the United States expecting to assume peace keeping duties off Beirut, Lebanon. Along with USS SHREVEPORT fLPD-122, USS INCHON KLPH-122, USS HERMITAGE KLSD-341, and USS NEWPORT fLST-11792 we embarked U.S. Marines from the 22nd Marine Assault Unit to form the MARG 3-84 Navy-Marine Corps Team. USS SUMTER was fortunate to embark top notch Marines from A Company First Battalion, Eighth Marine Regiment and elements of Marine Service Support Group 24. Together, the SUMTER Navy-Marine Team departed Morehead City for the adventures of a Mediterranean deployment. As it turned out, we did not go to Lebanon, but instead, assumed more traditional duties as the Amphibious Ready Group in the Western Mediterranean. In a five month period, we participated in five major joint and combined amphibious exercises and numerous training evolutions. In so doing, we worked alongside friendly forces from Italian, French, Turkish, Spanish, Moroccan, and Tunisian Armed Services. Additionally, we supported the United States Military Presence mission in the SIXTH Fleet Theater conducting port visits to thirteen ports in four foreign countries. We had a highly successful deployment during which all operational commitments were accomplished on time, every time! This book depicts the adventures of the crew and marines embarked in USS SUMTER throughout the cruise. However, these pages do not adequately reflect what I consider the most impressive aspect of the deployment. From my vantage point, I was continuously humbled by the selfless example of the young men with whom I served. Without complaint, they and their families backhome endured countless hours of personal sacrifice. With obvious pride and intense loyalty, these men proudly served their country in foreign lands for seven months. I was lucky enough to be with them. K, . S... up git X -9 aw ?'9..?-.- 2v.f-- l 'N-Q f , gs. lil P 1 LIEUTENANT COMMANDER THOMAS L. BREI- TINGER was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania on August 14, 1949. He graduated from Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts in June 1971 where he was enrolled in the NROTC program and received a BA in Political Science. After Lieutenant Commander Breitinger received his commission as an Ensign, United States Navy in June 1971, he reported to USS JULIUS A. FURER IDEG-61 home-ported in Newport, Rhode Island. Here he served as Main Propulsion Assistant, Navigator, and Engineer Officer during a three year tour. Lieutenant Commander Breitinger was next assigned to the Surface Effect Ship Test Facility Detachment, Panama City, Florida, in June 1974. There he served as Ship Commander of the SES-100B, an experimental 100 ton high speed testcrafe. After graduating from the Surface Warfare Officer Department Head School, Newport, Rhode Island in May 1977. Lieutenant Commander Breitinger was assigned as Weapons Officer aboard USS BARNEY fDDG-62. From October 1979 until May 1981, he served as Executive 4 -aljneua..ni-lli'. THOMAS L. BREITINGER, USN LIEUTENANT COMMANDER EXECUTIVE OFFICER April 13, 1983 November 15, 1984 Officer aboard USS PRESER VER CARS-8j. Lieutenant Commander Breitinger completed the Latin American Basic Spanish Course at the Defense Language Institute, Monterey, California in November 1981. He then reported to the Commandant, Venezuelan Naval War College in Caracas, Venezuela, from which he graduated from the Command and Staff Course in December 1982- Lieutenant Commander Breitinger has served ai Executive Officer of USS SUMTER QLST-11811 Siiwe April 1983 and is presently in receipt of orders assigning him to OPNAV-372 in December 1984. Lieutenant Commander Breitinger has been award- ed the Navy Commendation Medal QG0ld star? for service with the Surface Effect Ship Program and USS SUMTER QLST-11815. He also wears a Coast Guard Ullll Commendation, a Meritorious Unit Commendation, W0 Navy E Ribbons, two Sea Service Ribbons and the National Defense Medal. Lieutenant Commander Breitinger is married to the former Teri Jean Moore of Birmingham, Alabama- ? v 1 2 I I I ,P t if l i LCDR PAUL K. KESSLER, JR. EXECUTIVE OFFICER LIEUTENANT COMMANDER KESSLER was born in Manchester, Maryland, on 24 January 1945. After graduation from high school in Bel Air, Maryland, he enlisted in the United States Navy on 24 January 1964. Upon completion of a tour of duty on board USS ENTERPRISE fCVN-651 in November 1966 and a tour of duty in Washington, D.C. in May 1968, Lieutenant Commander Kessler was accepted into the Navy Enlisted Scientific Education Program at North Carolina State University where he received a bachelor of science degree in Aerospace Engineering. Lieutenant Commander Kessler attended officer candidate school in Newport, Rhode Island and was subsequently commissioned ensign in the United States Navy in May 1972. In August, he reported to USS CORRY fDD-8172, where he served as the Electronics Material Officer. In October 1973, he detached from CORRY and reported on board USS FARRAGUT IDDG-371 for duty as Communications Officer. After completing all at sea surface warfare requirements in February 1976, he detached from USS FARRAGU T to attend the seven month department head course at the U.S. Naval Destroyer School, Newport, Rhode Island. Upon graduation, LCDR Kessler was assigned tours of duty on board USS FORREST SHERMAN KDD-9322 as Weapons Officer and USS SPIEGEL GROVE KLSD-322 as Operations Officer and First Lieutenant. Following these assignments he reported to Commander-In-Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet in September 1980 for shore duty as the cruiser-destroyer scheduling officer. Completing this assignment, Lieuten- ant Commander Kessler returned to sea duty in .March 1982 to command USS INFLICT fMSO-4561 from August 1982 through September 1984. He subsequently reported on board USS SUMTER in November 1984 to assume duties as Executive Officer. Lieutenant Commander Kessler and his wife, Elizabeth, have three children, Sonia Lynn, Tracy Arlene, and Adrian Wade. 5 CAPTAIN WIERZBICKI USMC CO OF TROOPS Captain WIERZBICKI entered the Marine Corps in February 1975 and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant upon completion of Officer Candidate School in May of that year. Subsequently, he was assigned to The Basic School, Quantico, VA for Infantry Officer Training. In December of 1975, Capt. WIERZBICKI received his first FMF assignment and was transfered to the Second Marine Division where he served as a Rifle Platoon Commander, Company Executive Officer and Company Commander of Kilo Company, Third Battalion, Eighth Marines. In June of 1978, Capt. WIERZBICKI was transfered to the Third Marine Division, Okinawa, Japan where he served as a Recon Platoon Commander in Bravo Company, Third Recon Battalion. Upon completion of his overseas tour in Okinawa, he was 6 H g :v i 'fl . 'Tv , 1 transfered to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Island, SC in July 1979. While serving at Parris Ishngl- Capt. WIERZBICKI was assigned to the First Recru1 S Training Battalion where he served as a Serif . . Commander, Company Executive Officer and Comp g Commander of Bravo Company. In July of 198?, WIERZBICKI was again transfered to Quantico, where he attended the Amphibious Warfare Scholl, Upon completion of AWS, he was transfered to Offic Candidate School, Quantico, for duty. He WHS KF ,J sequently assigned to Charlie Company where he jf, i as the Company Executive Officer. In December of jfs Capt. WIERZBICKI was transfered to First Battali Eighth Marine where he assumed command Of V92 Company on 6 January 1984. E H :3 ,lx , 3,5 'Q , , Q W Y---1, , syn.-..v'.-.,... A...-,,..... SHIP'S OF THE MARG USS SHREVEPORT LPD-12 M . xp . iw , S Gina A A S . . Nl xx -Af 3-.V '-X' v f I r I vwscx A' A15 'Q Ag USS INCHON f LPH-12 3 . USS NEWPORT X LST-1179 USS HERMITAGE l LSD-34 F,-,,,,...-L3-P' 1 I ,X 1- M. f 1 . ' 'x ir-'af' 7-25 Underway Morehead City, NC 7-26 Onload Marines, Underway Rota, Spain 8-6 Rota, Spain 8-11 Algeciras, Spain 8-17 U!W Cape Teulada, Sicily 8-23 La Spezia, Italy 8-27 U!W Villefranche, France 8-28 40th Anniversary Liberation of Nice 8-30 UIW Marseille, France 8-31 Marseille, France 9-7 Personnel Inspection 9-17 Palma De Mallorca 9-21 U!W Sardinia 9-24 Display Determination 9-30 Taormina, Sicily 10-4 UXW Saros Bay, Turkey 10-13 Navy Birthday 10-17 Istanbul, Turkey 10-26 Anchor Bizerte, Tunisia LVT Launch 11-4 Civitevecchia, Italy 11-9 Marseille, France 11-12 U.S.0. Happy Days show 11-22 Thanksgiving Dinner ll-27 UXW Sierra De Retin, Spain 11-30 Rota, Spain 12-15 Brownies visit Sumter 12-19 Orphans visit Sumter 12-24 NavyfMarine Christmas party 12-25 Christmas Dinner 1-13 1-15 1-25 1-26 2-1 2-4 2-5 2-7 2-19 2-20 Uf W Mlllll, Spun Malaga, Spain UXW Fu Exercise ' Enroute Morocco, S LVT Launch nm Rota, Spain Agricultural Washdown UIW U.S. of A. Offload Marines, Morehead City Home Sweet Home ,a...... .. A ' I A.an IL 1, i t fa Algeciras, Spain was the site for SUMTER'S first port visit. Located near the Rock of Gibraltar , Algeciras had something to offer for everyone. 1 1 if 4 'T While some of us spent our time seeing the sights, Owl t t' t workg , There were those that Span lme a And others, well, . . . spent time at play nm. -J-..f.a , ,,,. wf 'x.' Www 'gA 0 ' f'W? 'l'7W' A , , , , ,, ,,,, . If ,f,, mmf, 2.,fn.. 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V, , fl gm f X , W Y , g , I . f 3 gf if , f , U., , ,,,, , ,,,, ,W 4 ,, f -W, . fi USS SUMTER By Lieutenant Russell On August 29 USS SUM TER QLST 11815 represent- In August 1944 the avenues of Nice were filled with jubilant faces as Allied Forces marched through the streets. After years of foreign occupation Nice was liberated at last. 1 Forty years later the streets were once again filled with smiling faces. Elements of SUM TER'S Honor and Color Guards, led by Lieutenant Junior Grade Dollglaa Elliott, marched alongside military units from southern France to the cadence of the French Foreign Commander J K Perninl Commanding Officer o Legion Band. f SUMTER, joined former members of the French Resistance Movement, local military leaders, and several civic organizations in wreath-laying ceremon- ies at the Tomb of the Dead Soldier, a French monument honoring fallen Allied soldiers of World War I and subsequent wars. Smiles briefly faded as memories of occupation and lost loved ones crowded the minds of those in attendance. The sudden roar of SUMTER'S salutatory pass stirred the spirits of the celebrants. The brilliant red, white and blue of the American flag and French Tricolor waved proudly as the strains of the French National Anthem and the . Star Spangled Banner filled the air. ' The officers, men, and embarked Marinas SUMTER en'o ed the o ortunit to eXDe1'lance n n . J y pp y , I rich tradition of friendship shared between the Uma' A States and France. , S UM TER is currently deployed to the Mediterran- ean as a unit of the U.S. Sixth Fleet's Mediterranean Amphibious Ready Group under the command of Commander Amphibious Squadron Two. Captain l Dennis S. Strole. the French Frigate Ducuing's 17-gun salute and I celebration of the liberation of Nice, France. 1 ed the United States in the 40th anniversary T I A U ' 'T 'V'g 'VT'7 Qc M' 'nm 5- --4 ii fi A .4141 'fl X? 5 AIM' M435 WWF '1 1 5 3 3 S E V5 E3 Q I X Q 3 5 Pisa, home of the leaning tower? which stands in Cathedral Squuej It is accompanied by two othezi monuments, the Baptistry and thai monumental Cemetary. 2 They are works of architecture and sculpture which rise in simploi elegance, and majesty in a wide green meadow. The leaning tower stands 55.863 meters highg it has a slope 4.5 meters. The Cathedralis 100 meters long and 34.2 meters tall. These monuments are out- standing in beauty and will always be a memory to us all. ' -+ -1' ' ' 'sifspmaqimrgkau D O l f 1. .. f 'd v. Y' IA N J ' - Qmsa- W Q... - J f W Hey, I think you forgot this spot Don't I look good under this bird? 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N . ,K , ' f ,, Mm. ,,.. aw f ' M- .f 1' .. An all h d - , an S evolution Smking steadily 04: ,I fi , , . 115 f Comparing notes - , The crew of SKY ONE received the true SUMTER spir- it of hospitality w0m -...Q-It hm. 'V - R Qu y f W f fa! .f we 14: es. fa , 1 4 I -4, vp, f ,, 1 -M ,y-X41 V- 5 V' ' id r- ' L.- f 4 5 4 I 4 P A 1 :rg P: www? fm- .ff i 5 -- f.: f . ,,..- X .. GEM it V.- ' .1 ,F .-A:f3 ' ' , I A, .-7? V 1 J up .' ,' -32? xx My ,lives 1 N 'a ,A , g Wu 4 fixllli , Y 4 J? U 1 1' . GOING, GUING . ms. 1 ' 'mf' ' V ,, H GUNE!! I I I I . thug.: I I I I I I I I Thirteen merchant seamen were rescued from their sinking ship by the crew of USS SUMTER CLST-11812. ifrhe crew of the 3000 .ton merchant vessel, SKY ONE , abandoned ship at five past nine in the morning, Iapproximately 180 nautical miles west of the island of Crete. All crewmembers were brought safely aboard the I UMTER. IS It was early in the morning when the USNS NEOSHO relayed a MAYDAY call to CTF-61 aboard USS INCHON fLpH.12j. The NEOSHO and the INCHON were conducting fueling at sea operations. CTF-61 ordered USS SUMTER to detach from the task force to investigate the report of a ship in distress. Additionally, the INCHON was ordered to launch a helicopter for a possible search and rescue mission. Minutes later, a radio report confirmed 'that the crew of the Panamanian registered ship SKY ONE , had abandoned ship. The Master of SKY ONE , Captain Michael Mammelella said that a sea suction line ruptured in the engine room sometime before seven o'clock inthe morning. Progressive flooding began in the engine room and was soon out of control. By 0715 it was necessary to abandon ship. Enroute to the scene, USS SUMTER first noticed the ship settling at its stern. Then a life boat was sighted drifting to West of the stricken vessel. It was just after 0930 when USS SUMTER took the first of the thirteen men aboard. After refueling, INCHON proceeded to the distress area to render assistance. A Greek merchant ship was also standing by to assist. Even though we knew the crew was safe aboard SUMTER, it was still a traumatic sight, said one officer aboard INCHON. SKY ONE settled slowly but surely at her stern. Once the main deck went awash, we knew that she was lost. It was seven minutes past twelve when SKY ONE lifted her bow and slid slowly beneath the sea. A large Whirlpool was visible for almost thirty minutes to mark where the ship had nee been. 0 The thirteen survivors included seven Italian, two Yugoslavian, two Turks, one Spaniard and a citizen of Chile. All arrived safely at Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Sicily. All were without injury, and were warmly welcomed by relieved U.S. Navy and Italian Air Force personnel, including the NATO Base Commander, Colonel Annicchiarico and American Navy Officials. Grinning with arms stretched high overhead, the first survivor to disembark the helicopter onto his homeland was proudly displaying an eight by eleven inch photo of his rescue ship - USS SUMTER. I I 2 4 1 2 'ii -:s V, J VM E 1 224 'su ,.. ii n Til VS .N-1 -...Q I ..,, . , 1 ' m,,,,ar ' f 2' an Qi 'H 3 X .. ,- Xi! 34 4., of -Q nw- ni 3, w----ux X ,, x 'xx I SQNQ .x xx 4 X V ' QR, N X , . 1 ..,- X .- WM- 'W W ff s .11 1 4 r wx XX Ninn... iid-D X 6 ai ' I '-in W ff 2,1 4 ,HJ I . stiff i.:' i'1 '-'- I wish they would let me go back to my office so I can get back to sleep! Maybe no one will see me take this' NX ,, ,, . , , ,YYY K xi ,-- L Hina... Yo 'blur I thought I said FIELD DAY! ll had better eat. everything or el is 4iZiv S , Are you sure it's edible? Sure I'll P059, proud I'm not .lhllmf Lf Ill pretend Im eating this but that's all! I wanna go home! - W fn.- W -k o AWhat do you mean you don't know how to sign yoke? e 1 15 1 ? f ASomebody please wind me up! , 4Why me? AHuey, Duey and LOUIS , AAn0ther grueling day! My 73 .-.. xl , ' K f sys ff' A, 563' f K' . . 5 5 We a1n't afrald of no .gf Chief Grovesr 5 155 ,Q I -,,,-,,, 11, . - -, . , il-V-W gm 7 , ,,,g,hk-M, Y ,SMH ,L-,.FA-gi,-i,:.,1is,i5m1,, A W f! .15 iii cial 3.3 Ahmad XXX,Xxxx.. 4C mon loan me a quarter. vWhat's that smell? AC'mon guys, we haven't even gotten under way yet! 4What did you say these were for, sir? 39 ' -- - -.1 ..c -YL-.. , Mi' 2109-YLIQQAIIQS D -v- - ,1 A ,ff . ' ,I -1 1 f' S., V 4 1 ' --. . ...swuv GELEBRATING THE BIRTH UF THE FINEST NAVAL P0 ,........--...--L.f.......,.....h,,, V... , ... w.....:. .,,..... ..-Hn Mkrwi 4 i R ns ,www BIRTHDAY T0 wma: -ef., A , i -In s i M Italian sailors from the Nave' Grado W Jff C'mon, know you want a slice of this some of the SUMTER sailors who D0llible made the da 41 The best known monument of ancient Rome Rome was one of the most interesting ports of th' ating ' D IS cruise. Known as the Eternal City, Rome 1189 fascin architecture throu ho t th ' 8 u e city. Some of these lnclude the Colliseum ' the Sistine . Q t . h AODU Chapel which is one of the most outstanding master ' cons ruined In t e year d by pieces of the R E f f th art pl'0duce the reknowned painter of the era, M' h l ' Oman ourgpgmbyalagxe I thi sma the world. It is unique in that it is the spiritual center of th R , ' ' , ' ' rt tours offered to the Vatican, where peo le h d h e Oman Catholic falth' While In po 1 . , es nseum an surroundlng sights was enjoyed by man . J ' P a In seiyeral languag y m 1 k 1'f styles 'J the outgoing De0Dle offering to hell! you find our us 00 mg around and Seeing the different I e , visiting. Y Way around Rome, showed that this was indeed 8 P011 W 42 Y 1 , - -- m-,..,.L--- - ,..- , - -- 1C e angelo. The Vatican State surr d d nest stage: . D a t e chance to hear the Pope s e k ' . A tour E0 the coll d ortll xx fi ,,,,,, K e Y m e e a . 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Here over 3500 Istanbul, tours to famous Mosques, and last but cer , ' ' l ther 'ewelry rugs, metals of all kinds and other items to many to mention. shops are located, dealing in ea , J , Vendors everywhere using every strategy available to sell their wares at top price. The typical broken ' dolla! ringing in your ears. The only way to escape English phrases, you buy very cheap, for you, one , li into a small cafe and relax over an exotic meal of shish-kebobs, lamb the constant pressure was to s p cuts, and strong coffee or a small cup of sweet tea, for a mere price of about 52.00. 45 li AThey never told me it would be like thiS Raaalph! AI always look like this when a pen is stuck in my throat 46 9 AI m short 'in f Ellie 6 I3ull o -- --ge -MW-W ----W-ess-W tvs--s s b H, i 'A ' - i, . , ,.....----- ---- K L W ,g ..a., . - ' 'Y' ag .' 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N v ,gr-.A C VA, .r- ' ',' 4 ,A ,L -Un' MPLS ' M if-f' Fixx f K Y, it y -.A ,, 1 is '5- - f.,-SX 1-.. 1 fm, my f f '55 X. isis' 'W ,- V J 3 1 11 A . , P. . ,ygg,, 5.-. ,..-y 'jf if -Q . :fit 5 A if Q' an : ., X fr A is I ' 1 15-.3 im - en .1 U1 1, W V 3, .m I 'I ' 22' . fy. HQ' I x vyifW,w U Ia. 1 . 'M '-1 1 J K' 2.1 1 g'.: k.i Y A . 1 . Tn Ig. .A .Ni, .Y 1-3 1 3. . I Q4 L' .E ,Q .F ., x qu A i e 'ni ' fc yn? 's -Q ,V 1,33 'E J iA ' F' p :Jag in . . 3 v'P4p-u-n-1-, Eg-5 n T ----1 LIFE T SEA What IS llfe llke at Sea? Its an experience unlike any Other- The vastness of the ocean creates many moods, peacefulness tlmelessness, anger, al1tiCiD8ti0l1. and homeslckness to mention a few . . . . .. The sailor's sea, Predictable in it unpredictability Charted and yet untouched despite a million keels and the discipline of countless ru Not cruel, for cruelty needs a re Not compassionate, for compassion needs a depth of understanding. The Sea - A tool for sailors trade . .. e a .. . A time to Work, stand Watch as a lookoutg braving the elements, to ensure the ships safetyg .. . as enginemen watch over the ship's heart, to be sure the crew is properly cared for. - LX 1 X X 'GY f 1 f X , , an n , Q 4 , ' 1 S, A , i W ,, Q 1 -4'-4 ,Po l 1 PSALM 107 23 They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great watersg 1 24 These, see the Works of the LORD, l and his wonders in the deep. 25 For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves there 26 They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths, their soul is melted because of trouble. 27 They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits end 28 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. 29 He maketh the storm a calm so that the waves thereof are still 30 Then are they glad because they be quiet, so he bringeth them unto their desired haven. L M -, hz t ,, e,i let i 4 - -' And of course, a time to relaX, Sleep, 01' St0D to GIIJOY 2 m01l10I1t of fun and laughter with fellow shipmates ,s.,,r-.,,.M,.g,,' 1 I 1 , fi ' ,LAK 2' I . x . 'N' ' w-s:x1nn'-wwf'+1w v'1 ffM-f-M1l-f----A-' ff-1 . mf 1.1-+-i '-.4 9d N W 4 ,, M51 ' 47 'Q VA ' X - hw. .X A J' ix ff Fil, ---'f-R: ' ' A 'X V... , .' gg' 1 . -'ff w w ll' UA M- NUMBER ONGSIIJE f 4? W ' f !.,m.......4 . 5 Q .x 7- 4., M. x.,.,, ,X ...- .QMW 41-.-M 4-D ai-.N A.. 4.-.a4l.-.E ..l...Q..,. ML... 'fi' . 4 4 .4 . A ...wx WAM, ..1.M. .gx....W ML. NA.. AW 1. ,AW .-ni ...n- The Flight Crew My , if X E H 5 ,M . gf T 'HT GQRQEW U5-3 i qj.1S5U!lfflyE ER? -'F W 1 E 1 A 1 R Lt. Wiggs Supply Dept. Head LTJG Dombroskie Dispersing Officer SR Gidney MSC Groves The King of MS's f' SK2 Ashley SH1 Glass DKSN Egan Receives f bf, N f Letter of Accommodatlon R S p pppee lug DK2 Rutledge SHSN Kloepplng SH3 Benjamin SHI Timley - We 1' x 5 A it SK2 Muncie SKI Bcrllcson SHSN Wat90U 4 SUPPLY DEPT. MS1 Pablo MSSN Lawrence It's just a fly!!! 1 1 MSSR Collier f' J, ! MS1 Shimer FN Moyer, QMSR Ward ll, -1 BACK L-R SA Newkirk, Q1 P 'Wl FRONT MS3 Westbrook, P ' U- 3 1 ,,,,-- . ,l'vr, 6 A 4 MS2 Barbera SR Grazier MSSN Johnson v ' P, W, MSSN Hercules SA Basnight SA Sayoc 67 14 .1 Deck Dept. ei' gm LTJG Elliot!Fox Div GMGC Kachuba LCDR Scott Deck Dept Head S fc W Iii If A . 3 D ' A ,r , , '....., ., r ' 3 FTM1 Huttenbrauck Ready, aim, fire FT's - FTM1 GMG1 Tate GMGSN Smith Huttenbrauck FTM2 Sharpe FTG2 Akers FTM2 Sincl ir a GM's - GMG1 Tate , i GMG2 Bruce Receiving letters of accom- GMGSA Yates modations GMGSR MacClinchy 68 .....,.-.fe.., c-e'- W-W' ' 'ffm.Qi..c A--il-l 7 - lst Div 4 i LTJG Hudgins BMSA Reed t BM3 Peterson BM1 Wright BM2 Clark receives letter of accomodation BMCS Wooley Ship's Bos'n V! , K1 .H 4 7 LTJ G Nicholson 70 I I 5 2nd D1v1s1on BM1 Jones, BM2 Ordmandy, BM2 Woodard, BM2 Benson, BM2 Hendrik- son, BM3 Roberson, BMSN Borden, BMSN Johnson, BMSN Hedges, SN Stewart, SA Hill, SA Goodlette, SA Edens, SN Weaver, SN Talmadge, SA Wallman, SN Raymond, SA Cooke, SA Newkirk, BMSN Brown Recieving ESWS award NN. K Lt. Haney Operations Dept. Head Operations Department Lt. Everson Lt. Dale OX Div. Officer 3M Co-ordinator Mggre F0l'tllI18 LTJG Sch dt OI Div Offliizer OC Div Officer OE DIV Offlcel' MAC Meinhardt OX Div. YNC Liffick OX Div SMC Powell OC Div. RMC lluhnw Ol' Div. v M k i V, h f 1' 1. f.4.fq'5,4. ,Q'?fA51 w Jw, .. , OS1 Manning helps OS3 Atherly track a contact 4 L-R OS2 Gardner, OSSN Grainger, OS2 Baker, and OS2 Lindsay -H xfkf 5 , f, as g fav' G g me If' was 1 t 4- :F is X I jk X!! 'N-f V BACK L-R OS2 Gardner, OS3 C Adkins, O heuvront, OS2 Baker, OS3 SSN Sh' Inman ' OSSN Manning, OS1 Manning, FRONT oss Atheriy, ossN Grainger, and OS2 Lindsay OS2 Lindsay and OS1 Manning 01 Division 73 1 The ET s OE Dlv me K F ra WFLLQ ET2 ADAMQW FRONT ETI Eddy ET2 Hgdakimc 3 Tlnstman ET3 Shirley and LW Fortuna ii . XXL X e ET2 Hodakievic performing PMS ET3 Shirley 3 N -I C' jg .. dis,--- L J, 74,ET3 Wells checking on the radar ET3 Tintsman and E'I'l Eddy hard at work -4.4 Bl G1 Al F fr ffl' 131 1 eo.. 0,45 BACK L-R RMSN Turner, RMSN Holland, RM2 Yeich, RMSA ' FRONT RM1 Fern, RM3 Cantrell, RM3 Gross, RM3 McKenz1e Alexander, RM1 Calrnese NX, - .,, 00 Ol, can RM1 Fern taking it easy OC Div. 1. RM3 Cantrell serves his F, 5 sentence Mean, ugly, and nasty RM3 Alexander lets his fingers do the walking RMSN Turner hard at work ff ff ' ' A ' wqH.,.-:5,g4,,L, ' - '-'f'4uu-,ww-sworn:-ll'R.M , . ..v-4-11'1.nn..-..,,5.,....,....-..-w--4 L-R YN SN Palmer, YN 3 Kenon, YN C Liffick PNSN Dean helps shipmate with his records. BACK L-R HN Howard, HM2 Houle, HN Wommack, HN Culver FRONT HM3 Miller, HN Smith HMI Aguilar Div HM3 Kaser, HMI Aguilar, HM2 Williams 76 YNSN Pnlrmi-r, YN3 KGDUD ,,,, ...dl an HA V V .. l .1 Y V . , . ,, . fe . '- . ... N f i A A ' 'Uu R!mr W..-....-...m..-me QM3 Dort takes a f1x f- -. 73 BACK L R QM3 Dort QM1 Passauer QM2 Blohm FRONT QMSA Mlller QM1 Peterson QMSR Ward inf QM2 Albee at the helm PC3 Schomp QM2 Blohm PCSA Urbanskl LEFT PCSN Wllllams ,. - I K V I r J-fx -X eff, . ' ! 5 Q . H 5 ix W B 4 , , .Li ' ' . If , ' . ,..x X . S? ,..-4 , X -' ,, I , Lo ' X. X 41 x Wim . I 0 8 X- 5 k , X X A .., M I 5 'X 5 . I - , x R S .X N H - Q kk ,U 'X ',,- 'X s ix W -1 N e' - gf . K we 11 , 'gg Q . ff A V X -1 ' 2 9 Q Q ! 4 . I 5 1 N ,-.,.,. .,.,,,.,.,- ' 1 7 V 2 4 Q ' A Fl, f qffngx Sig A . . F 45 , . ' ' .1 'f r f::'-nzf,n1xw1'm1inlrs.xl4l,1i1 '?i41uuv . . , . 11 Fw'na usz1Auama-.::.-r'n-vr-'h .: ,. . .. ,. . 1 . . s f,' Y. Q In v , W . ,MM V .V ,BN , l.r::.--X ln.-'55-rw: Q -- , A ,. - :M tf'. ,., m -. , . ., LL-:rv if A V,.--Q. s N 'W' ,Af H , 1 x Il5,fe . , rv - ,Q ,, Ag 1 QL gF,.::'W,j fx Q ,Vw A Q . -4 A 1, PWWP .M ,, - . 'u,-vf5-x1x:,3fr 1 L Qu -fi- .-kfszmqm f is P ' 1- . f t 7? A ,, Us .i .A , .P ,, V ,Vg ' w-of .fy H- YSAX 1 Ps xx . X N x X .gi Xi S- Y Sf 1 X .X X X M Q x 1+ 4-.- 1.. . 4 Qi! , AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT VEHICLES Transport the surface assault elements of the landing force and their equipment ashore from assault Shipping during amphibious opera- tions. Once ashore, LVT's conduct mechanized operations and related combat support. Slgnalmen OC Div. LEFT SMSA Corson RIGHT SM3 Arney W SM2 Farrington F K 1 x E I r 5 if Q' f 9 SM1 Hager, SM3 Arney, SMSA Corsirfl, SM3 Himan, SM2 Blake FRONT - SM2 Da as i S 5525555 QTY? ' fSSwSsi'-QV' 5 A . x X sXiNYi X 'TQ N ws. 855 fi Z2 xvquf MHP? Q 4 1 I ffiing hm --in - 1 ' Climax of our attention SDM' Uwni,,-q,,,n Lx,A Q sm.. -nfl!-., N f , gf M , ,, MW ted I thought wx- already gradua boot vamp 1 you c'nn'l lnnu- my qmqnf' 5 , , we 4 f 1 A mr 5 Mig 7546 Q 3 ' 2 ,KQT M ,Za f W ge H, from , f it N 3 R A ,Lk 1-.ai-. Bad boys running wild if ff 16 5 Q f 4 1' Yeah gents, another MCI. Next? Semper fi!!! C'mon sir, we're not lost ' i Gungi , .-...W-N we v -- P ' ' ...- -1-rw, u---wh-of--'-'H'-45 X A f X ....-n------ - ,-. .4 .. -, N wr..wNa.-ww, nw- V -- - N r YYY? v -ff! LL UV -1' Hi Mom 15:51 C...--4 ,aaa ff 'Q' W vf' .v ef 1 DK I l Is the Lieutenant that mad? D0 - . , . - to 4-0' You thlnk our pro s and con s wlll add UP 'x cdr 4 xi Qi. 'S i 5S +2 i ,. 5 ..:,- .Ff.n.XX The legal beagle xxrggfxi Up in the morning with the rising sun Oh what a beautiful morning! More hand Great! X .. X 4 ff f? 10 'fqgfj' to hand? 1 i H in A f 1 K 1 7 1 Let s play The fun bunch 'W'W f ' 7 43462 Q1 nf 4 ish ilr I uw I .,.-wwf.-rf-f,mm+,, ,,, . . , 1 , ,z V lu Q '...' , .,3' AQ 1 . A V ' ,A 5 , .1.ff.f -rg I..-Q L f Slrkf' ,Q X f - Fri? lin uf f, J' va ,.,...,....o--q 1 . .. My 3.44 , ,.. - , - gi, ......,1,.,..y-f 'J N,.n.. a . , 1hx ' ' 'v ,uk . 5 l:w,f,..4X. if, P' Af- , A 3-ni .4-gr' 's fy e , J -our- xx as I on, pm an .+ I - L-N' 'ii ui i The hero has landed M nf' v 'WM M ,ff , I!! ' , f M 3, ' , 23,51 M-5,4 ' - h amz .427 h gp-we 1 Y fd: MLN! yn' , i U Q V, if L- ' -. nf, L M, ' 4 t , f ,. v U 4 v fn W 'nu ' fin, jgyfirz 'If 93 y fs A aw -V' .H nv ' 5 ,U W mafia I W Vu' Q. ye, V, , , I . 1 X av CC o Is the Lleutenant .1iz21g5,,- if mf' ' hi sfflwhf ' f ,W ,ff 4 lost again? . fu' . ' -ay y 11, , n A R This isn't what it look! lik e. I i vi -.fr 1 HY!! 1.21731 ..M?,5 Xi. :SK 'Hi KNEE! i' 34 153 w fi. N-M 35? ask Q X affix Is this really necessary? 'M',f',' .1'2-.rf-L1 .-5 '- The man mountaln , - f Irff- f ' ,,. ,wg Mangler The new M28 horse -' ,X A f ,, If it don't rain, we don't train! Three Musketeers Mg, A .Agnus-.- I I'd rather go through another MCCRES Smoke what? Hard days work A..-A I ! L I 2 fl xwNXl'NI, xg -XMI ., 00 , Sr 9 KM Am' mb -,, .vpxqxy , x Mig' .burn 'T 'TTI' 1 The boys are back ' I . X lxlxl qw' alll' ' l ff the sides sir. l l l Just a lltt e o Ill! MWA xxxxxsxqq 5 .1 xxx, xl, Ugly, Mean, and Nasty The coach Someone steal your 3 lunch money? l M1 L , F Lxmx. ,,W,. XXXXN X . . x X W' AS Nm is X5 xxx A NW x ..,, ,...........,,.' k mime 98.15 . ...,.. ..,,...... -.. ... ,.,.. ,H , 1' Y sl , O ff,,- . 31.1.1-TJHL r,:...'. :Fi -fr-2 iw Q. 3' -f'97Q N 1' W Qi: 11 , X g 51 hi xf - -X my al' ,Q ' A 'Sang LJ REACH 0uT HND 7bueH 5omEoNE 90 Me, Work? 5 v Life ofthe nam I can't sea! ' Training highlight berthing area's secured! Talk about skid marks ' wk Three stooges I said reveille o I s. f The boss It '--'- : -:favs-f,..ps-qisrfuwmg. nn .mum 1 ' , ? :.,:-1 334. if ,K LQ' Y ' x gg, 66 N I Wars over GK ' ' 9, Llberty agaln? .8 ' , , , 4. vmvwsmws- J- .M-M. ,, , A. . -W. w.,,M.-..,.....f-,.. -.... ,,,,,,L,,.,,,,,,.,,k.n,g,J-I, . ,, M. .,. H, K A 1 nz ,, -Q., z,f.,,uiq11':'11'vv.x'A.. , x ' ,df .fl-.3 Y X 3 3:11 Bupa, .l-1,5,V.:l., xr, N ,rjzwshz . fiffi':e.3v,.jf-g,gf my I fm? YQ ' ,, 3- fn. f' I fin ,l f m. fa 11 fa-'L1 ,MQW 4 ' 's I ffe J'Kf K ff Af: ,..,,,' f an f 5 - ' .Q -xx Mk ' ,L ' r .5 vu- ,. , Q , A. f J' ' 'Xp' 4119, v fff.f ' 4,14 is je 'efafli f fl, . ll, ,M 1 WHO 0.04141 , 4' X Where's the gas pump Who took the keys? 99 All dressed up with no place to gg X Us 'hr .gssh-V X i has 3 ,Z 1 .kv -I n S -Q 45-rg ,NL - - a ,.,.,sS'mb.-4352. X M .Ji or ' 'g -V - X' by ..4- Xl.. Nsksx I ot the Keys It's hard to be a professional the morning after. g U -..W x 4- sms, e- .-QQ fe ,e ..- N iQgWN.a A,M 'C A e , srxn iwtwxw WSW' x Q x X X. ss.. . P k s 4 rf W f- -L wry-'Lv'-ns! 4 ,rfssnlwffff f 'mms-rv l If ': '9UlMPF'QW EY' 3509, Hot wire specialist Put the breaks on!!! ' Oh No! It's the Gunny! A marine flightless bird Hey You 96 Merry Chl'iStl1HlH B ,f ,B.1 mv Engineering LCDR Wertenberger Department I Lt. Russell AfE Div. off. Chief Engineer Ens. Adkins M Div. Off. .JM-nb' . ,.-. L.. ,J 1 .i ,canvas-r .sur nun-an---.w,.....-uawmw-....... .,. .. .0-. . LTJ G Barnes DCA 97 F , B ii ENCS Maurer Command Senior Chief 1 H . N ENC Bejer U M Div, March of Dlmes Walkathon 98 ENC Mynatt M Div. HTC' funk If Diva M ,MA fi if 1 .X .. D 3 ri . ..-,,.s 1.. 'xi.'k,'jf . f ff 1 L M 5 :sis wr nf' A Gang 42. f. BACK L-R FN Contreras, ENCS Maurer, EN1 Davis MIDDLE EN3 Overbay, EN3 Brandon, FN Kraayenbrink, FN Faulkner FRONT EN3 Anderson, EN2 Romo T . ,Q 33,14 I A I A Qf, .Z 4 5? .., , , Z4 M U4it . Q 5? ,ff Z7 Hard at play EN2 Stephenson I ,li l V ,, , L ,wk K , .1 ,, ..L,.:zr,:lv'.s .- N 4, x Hard at work V 1 FN Grimes 99 1--unouw.n.w.t... ..,.. f. ., . . . . , N r BACK L-R EMFN Broughman, EM3 Navarette, EM3 Blankenship, EM3 Whitney, EM2 Green, EM3 Bass, EM3 Sabiston FRONT EM3 Strack, FN Dille Div. NOT SHOWN - EM2 Dalofin, EM2 McClure, EM2 Brown EM2 Brown Grandpa FN Dille teaching senior electricians, First, get the keys to the bow doors, then . . . EM3 Bass WAAH' Wheres my Gerber? W Yifoi '6R', Div Y M 'x HTC Cook Thanks Mark, .. . over A real cut up! The newest HT What we do best! ,. hs.s C x Mfr , BACK L-R HTFN Cox, HT2 Flowers, HT3 Crippen, HT2 Slater, HT1 Patterson FRONT HTFN Hopseker, HT3 Kllpatrick, HTFN Gomez, HT2 Mudman NOT SHOWN - HT1 Cornet No! I won't!! You burned what??? It's all here, somewhere! . - ' aan XILQ 'i ' :ENR Back row L-R: IC1 Sleeper, IC2 Waiz, IC2 McCarter, ICFN Emmons Front row: IC3 Vaugn, ICFA Shaub, ICFA Copeland E 102 IC men at then' xi -,. ,- X in 0 0 0 M D1V1s1on t I WX X , 1 I Y X ' x v , . QF. ' - :- hu ,,, Z K QQ K ,f Q. gn 's X. at -v f .1 1 Wheels -.-A i . il .. A r we H1 ' 'X I X l . ' X FN Martin . , A ,ww is L A 'Iwgx:-1 ' Nxww EN2 Epperson FN Stansfield Maggie, again! ENFN Smith X ENFN Hodges -N EN 1 Sweat EN1 Dunn Snipes KCFOZH 15.21. ,rf-s-4 FN Niewinski FN Thompson receiv- in GMT in skylark- H ing from EN2 Mayes 103 Strange Brew . . 'f X f ,V , ,W M r, t EN 3 Schilling Q-Ball EN 2 Kubacki and more Maggie Slllpeg v . . h, P P 4 , Q 0 O x . U U r v - Q, 1' K EN3 Warren EN3 Malone EN 1 Wehe VW Yosemite Ham ' To heck with the pilot house, full speed X N X ahead! X 6 I What work? 104 E - . mN2 Plttmlan demonstratlngproper safety I easufes Y practlcal appllcatlon ahahnnl-,....l i Desnail YJ Honest, Brock He's taking pictures i v ' , ' ,J sa 'Y-G. .lv- ,ya ., A Q ,f 'L ..ff'6r:- , .nf if 1 'UU Left, No! Right! my Our last on-load Traffic jam 105 From: Comphibgru Two To: USS SUMTER Subj: SUMTER'S material readiness Departing for deployment with zero casreps is not a stated goal, but certainly something to strive for. The fact that SUMTER deployed casrep free, is noted with distinct pleasure. To those who made thi po sxble, at all echelons of command, I extend a well done and my sincere appreciation. RADM R. B. Rogers, USN. From: Comsixthflt To: USS SUMTER Subj: Well Done The successful recovery of the crew, from merchant vessel Sky One is noted with pleasure. Well done. From: Comphibgru Two To: USS SUMTER Subj: Rescue Ops Your timely and professional response in support of the sinking merchant vessel Sky One is noted with distinct pleasure. Pass my congratulations to all hands. i From: USNS Neosho To: USS SUMTER SUM TER performance during UNREPS this deployment from USNS Neosho has been the best overall of the TF 61 Units .L ,845 A j.-'71 'K Kissing. 2522? tif- . 5513 O. lv? . .sw ,. fa I s, Dear Captain Pernini: Speaking personally, as well as on behalf of our special service Comrades, both French and American, may I thank you and your command for the excellent job done under difficult circumstances, to say the least, in representing our country militarily for the 40th Anniver- sary of the Liberation of Nice and Villefranche. Geoffrey M. T. Jones 106 4-fi Mis 5' 1 . ' 1? X-Q'-.'fN4.,.fiiP-11,' j 4: 93.1. ' , I ,C -.-1efisq,.,g . isxfqs .. fix 'YH .V . ,gg-vp :f2,,.., , 1-.7 .1 . . f -wg, s Na. f s - f :rpg-gliips.,-,Q 4--f A .vj , , 1 ly .V x ,f .- From: USADAO Paris FR To: USS SUMTER Subj: 40th Anniversary Liberation Ceremonies, Nice .We 8PDl'6Cil1t0d your rapid response and outstanding suPP0l't for Sublect ceremonies at Nice. Your professionalism and willingnessnto help was Imted by all who had contact with you. Your presence at Nice W89 H major contributing factor in fostering relationships between France and the United States, in that area. This office has received. SBVQNI commemoratory calls regarding your participation and professionalism dlilllayed. and the Regional Press coverage was of the same vein. C0f1E1'atulations on a job superbly done. Again, thanks for your suDD01't' Brigadier General Hilbert. , CG Fmflant :Suggs SUMTER Sung Performance of duty as MARGILFGF The Navy Marine team of Comphibron Two and Two Mau can take great .pride Ili your deployment MARGjLFGF-84. Your imagination, flexibility and keen low gf commitment to mission accomplishment were clap-ly evident throughout your tour in the Mediterran- am, please extend my sincere appreciation for a job well dong to every member of your Navy-Marine team. Gray. From Comphlbron Ten T0 USS SUMTER Subj Welcome Home AS You return from a most successful deployment I want ou to know how ::':gcfa:5:1n02SSylg1l:Igl,1i1c-is aclhievements Since Sept 1983 I haue watched with problems Mid cal-efuu ucteh a complete self assessment of your ship, discovered properly: It was a gifgurc lestrated. the effort to get everything functioning determination of th nf. ICU t, at times painful task, but the unwavering deployed successf 5 0 Beers and men of SUMTER to do it right, paid off. You rewarded with Ud Y, ld .eV0l'YfhlI1g, went everywhere. Your efforts were ones and u goo operations and good liberty. Returning now to your loved a we eserved period of rest and leave, you can be justly proud of what you have accomplished. You have shown what can be done by a crew that cares, 'P' Q- ' ' ' V - W 1434 , Q, V -'nf-1 Q-K ,f 1,1-gage?-1514-y:..,-.5 14.4 -1,.v.....a-area..-aaa.-L-we a-4 , . ..... , . . . . 3-84 - , . Two as , , . 9 . , , a crew of professionals. Well done. From Comphibgru Two To: USS SUMTER Subj: Welcome home As ou head home for a well deserved re-union with friends and loved Y 01108, you can take great pride in the accomplishments of MARGXLFGF ii-84. . . . m Throughout your deployment, you demonstrated exceptional professiona is , Imagination and flexibility in meeting a myriad of commitments and f99Il0ll8ibi1il3i6B. Please extend my sincere congratulations and appreciation for 9 iob well done to each and every member of your Navy! Marine Corps 'team. From: Comphibron Two To: USS SUMTER sllbli Well Done A' W0 Prepare for our final leg of the deployment, P19999 'GMP' my sincere thanks and deep appreciation for your sustained oummdilll lllpport loyalty and magnificent performance. lilo Wk Was too lar e,or too 'small. Your positive attitude, high . 3 . oP9l'lfl0ll8,l readiness, and never ending flexibilityf WU: rea marvelous. The results of your efforts should be a sourceuo K i Till. The relationships established with embarked.Mar1ne units 'N 'miilue and set a standard that few will achieve- 5 From: Two Two Mau To: USS SUMTER Subj: Well Done Throughout the past seven months, USS SUMTER'S officer and men have performed as pros. Your willingness to go the extra mile in providing support to your Marines was noted early in the deployment when your crewmembers were seen driving through the Turkish countryside to deliver cakes to A Company and the AAV Platoon. The consistently fine support provided by your mess decks throughout the cruise is the superb leadership of CDR.QCaptJ Pernini and his officerslCPO'sg It has been repeatedly reflected in your commendable performance during Phiblex's and Port visits. You are the epitome of the NavyfMarine Corps team. Col Plasterer From: Comsixthflt To: USS SUMTER Subj: Bon Voyage Every element of your deployment to Sixthflt was executed 'th flair The performance of MARG 3-84 with Two Two Mau wi . was most impressive. The exercises you conducted were highly professional. The Navy!Marine Corps team and the United h d West I wish States were most well represented. Now as you ea ,V you God speed and fair winds. From: CTF Six One To: TF Six One Subj: Commodore's CUP Finals ' SS SUMTER , , 5. gdzzxtsfations to the winners. The zeal and competitive g.i1'it brought to the cup was surpassed only by the Eofessionalism and talent demonstrated in each event. 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