Texas (CGN 39) - Naval Cruise Book

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FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF As your Battle Group nears the end of its deployment, please pass the heartiest appreciation of a grateful country to the officers and men of these magnificent ships for a job well done. The superior manner in which these ships have met the unprecendented demands of Indian Ocean operations during the past several months speaks highly of the dedication and professionalism of every man involved, The responsiveness and resourcefulness exhibited in carrying out this complex national tasking has clearly demonstrated U,S. commitment to maintain a credible military presence in this vitally important area. The outstanding performance, personal sacrifice, and dedication to duty eirhibited by the crewmembers of these fine ships are noted with exceptional pride and satisfaction. David C. Jones, General, U.S. Air Force FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY As you drew nearer to home, I would like to express my deeply felt gratitude, and that of our entire nation, for your outstanding service during your long deployment to the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean. Never have the power, mobility, independence, and immediate response capability of Naval forces been more evident or widely recognized. As Americsfs role of world leadership comes under test, you have been a key element in our ability to respond effectively and credibly, You have truly been the cutting edge of our nations foreign policy. In spite of all the unique hardships and sacrifices you have faced, your performance of duty has professional, patriotic, and in the very highest traditions of the NavyeMarine Corps teams I look forward to greeting some of you personally upon your return to port. Signed: Edward Hidalgo, Secretary of the Navy ' '-f' ,-fe. K

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COM OM I IN TI-IIS FINAL SECTION OF TI-IE FIRST TEXAS CRUISEBOOIC, WE WANT TO SHARE SOME OF TI-IE EXCITEMENT OF OUR WELCOME I-IOME TO NORFOLK ON 26 MAIL SINCE OUR DEPLOYMENT WAS EXTENDED 3 MONTHS, AND SINCE SO MUCH OF THE DEPOLYMENT WAS INVOLVED IN THE INDIAN IN RESPONSE 'DO THE CRISIS IN TI-IE MIDDLE EAST, THE LEADERS IN WASHINGTON E FROM THE PRESIDENT ON DOWN E- WENT ALL OUT TO PROVIDE A WARM WELCOME, AND IN A MOST UNUSUAL WAY, THE PEOPLE OF NORFOLK - ACTUALLY TI-IE ENTIRE I-IAMWON ROADS AREA - FROM TI-IE POLITICAL LEADERS DOWN MAN IN TI-IE STREET -A PUT TOGETHER WHAT WAS PROBABLY THE MOST EXCITING WELCOME HOME NORFOLK I-IAS SEEN SINCE THE DAYS OF WORLD WAR II. ALONG WITH NIMITZ AND CALIFORNIA, OUR SISTER SHIPS IN THE NUCLEAR POWER BATTLE GROUP, THE OFFICERS AND MEN ON TEXAS WILL LONG REMEMBER THAT VERY, VERY SPECIAL DAY. ON TI-IE FOLLOWING PAGES YOU WILL SEE PICTURES OF TI-IE MANY DIGNITARIES WI-IO CAME OUT TO THE SHIP VIA HELICOPTER DURING TI-IE AFTERNOON PRIOR TO OUR ARRIVAL, OF THE HUGE WELCOME IN TI-IE HARBOR, AND ESPECIALLY OF OUR FAMILES, LOVED ONES, AND NEIGIIBORS WHO CAME BY TI-IE TENS OF TIIOUSANDS TO GREET US ON THE PIER. INTERSPERSED WITH THE PICTURES ARE SOME OE TI'-IE MANY CONGRATULAE TORY MESSAGES WHICH TEXAS RECEIVED -BY LEADERS AT ALL ECHELONS OF TI-IE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF OUR VERY FIRST CRUISE.

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My PRESIDENT SENDS GREETINGS AS HE FLYS BY IN HELO SENATOR JOHN WARNER AND LT. GOVERNOR CHUCK ROBB, OF VIRGINIA, ADDRESS AS- SEMBLED CREW ON THE FO'CSLE Ui ,, Q iiiilkgylili gf H131 fu ffbvirfrg- V' 5 L35 km