Topeka (CLG 8) - Naval Cruise Book

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Topeka shares the mission of the Seventh Fleet, to defend the interests of the United States in the Western Pacific includ- ing support of our allies in the area. We are deployed to pre- vent any aggression by sea, to keep our maritime supply lines open and to support from the sea any operations in the entire Western Pacific. As a guided missile cruiser, Topeka's primary role is de- fense of the fast carrier task force from any air attack. Because of our shlp s versatullty she may be called upon for various other tasks, such as shore bombardment In support of troops or for interdiction behind enemy lines surface warfare against ships and landing craft to thwart seaborne Invasion, evacua tion of refugees or American citizens from trouble spots The presence of such ships as Topeka in the Western Pacific IS a constant reminder of American strength Topekamen ashore represent America and Amerlcanlsm to everyone they meet In the ports we vlslt Q, as o I a e so o n Q I Q u u n - , 4 no o n o one o 1 0 a n 0 I on 4