Vancouver (LPD 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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1 . W A N 0 x'Xxxs The WESTPAC 76 77 deployment of VAN- COUVER was an exciting and satisfactory ex- perience for everyone involved In my opinion this was due to two major factors. The first essential in- gredient was that our skills and months of prepara- tion successfully enabled a fine ship to meet every commitment proudly. There is a great sense of pride in us because we know VANCOUVER was always ready and always in the vanguard carrying out every obligation. The second important ingredient was that we had an interesting schedule. The names of the places we went reads like a dream cruise: Kwa- jalein, Sydney, Okinawa, Philippines, Keelung, Hong Kong, Singapore, lnchon, Sasebo Cbrief stopj, Eniwetok and Hawaii. For many, it capped years of WESTPAC deployments by rolling all the good into one. For all, it will provide fond memories for years to come. As you read this book, take pride in the part you played in our magnificent success. We proved again that a positive professional and happy attitude pays dividends. Without a doubt, the VANCOUVER ver- sion of WESTPAC 76-77 epitomizes Van-Can-Do. Warm Regards, D. G. RAMSEY Captain, USN Commanding Officer

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THE CAPT I CAPT. DAVID G RAMSEY USN Captain David G. Ramsey received his commission in June l95I and has served extensively in both Atlantic and Pacific Fleet units. In his early career tours he served in destroyers and amphibious ships. His early assignments included experience in Gunnery, Engineer- ing and Operations Departments. Following his sea duty he was selected for post graduate school. He was then assigned as Assistant Naval Attache in Hong Kong. From l964-66 he served as Executive Officer of USS BRUSH CDD-7455, followed by a year as a student at the Armed Forces Staff College. ln l967 he assumed command of USS PRESTON CDD-7957 and completed two combat deployments. In l969 Cap- tain Ramsey became a Plans Officer in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations until l972 when he became the Assistant Chief of Staff CNBJ, for Commander Amphibious Group TWO. ln l974 he was assigned responsibilities as Assistant Chief of Staff USD, for Commander-In-Chief, United I Nations Com- mandf United States Forces Korea. Captain Ramsey assumed command of VANCOUVER 7 February l976. Q Captain Ramsey holds the Bronze Star Medal with the combat V , the Navy Commendation Medal with combat V , and other campaign and service medals. He is married to the former Nancy Lee Richmond of Danville, Virginia. They have two children, Lynne and Richmond. Lynne, a graduate of the Julliard School of Music, New York, is a violist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Richmond is a third year Engineering student at UCLA.

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'VKX is s X sz Qf 'A' +1-N ' is Q Wm Q This is the finest crew . . ' A job well done 4 Frank? Eat your heart outl Bong-bong Bong-bong VANCOUVER