Vesole (DDR 878) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMANDER P.H. ORVIS DING OFFICER Commander Peter H Orvls U S Navy was born ln New York Cnty New York on March 6 1930 He graduated from Rlpon College un Rlpon Wlsconsln ln 1951 Ssnce has commusslomng from OCS Newport Rhode Island In 1951 Commander Orvis has served In the USS Ashtabula CAP 513 USS Cahokla CATA 1863 USS Nlcholas QDDE 4493 USS Macon QCA 1323 the staff of the Com mandlng General Fleet Marune Force Paclfuc USS Holmes County QLST 8363 USS Loyalty QMSO 4573and Landlng Shlp Squadron Three Has duty ashore has been as Instructor at the U S Naval Academy and as a student at the Naval Post grad uate School and the Armed Forces Staff College He as sumed command of the USS Vesole CDD 8783 ln Aprll 1968 ' 1 . , 1 1 , . 1 ' , 1 A 1 1, 1 l . 1 . ' I I ' 1 , I 1 , ' , 1 I ' 1 l 1 ' , l 1 1 ' . . I I 1 1 . . LT.C8lSI:lI1l5t-- U ' v 3 CONNING ALONGSIDE

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B . m V 5, 5.4 Wi 2 1 July 1969 x X From the Commanding Officer l. This book recalls the events of VESOLE's participation in the Standing Naval Force Atlantic, the first permanent, international naval force formed in modern history. STANAVFORLANT's primary functions are to provide a symbol of political and military solidarity of the NATO alliance and to provide a seagoing catalyst of naval security span- ning the Atlantic Ocean from Europe to America. It demon- strates with each new exercise and port visit that many NATO ships, each flying its individual national flag, can operate in unity and common cause. 2. I'm sure I speak for all of you when I say that this very successful deployment has been professionally stimu- lating, rewarding, and enjoyable. It has been a distinct honor for VESOLE to have been chosen to represent the United States in this force, and you have upheld that honor. You have met our many commitments with vigor and enthusiasm and a dedication to duty second to none. The pride you have exhibited in your ship, her operational performance, her appearance and her smartness, has been unfailing. This enviable record could only be attained with an inspired performance by each of you as individuals, along with a spirit of teamwork and esprit d'corps. You have shown your mettle as Destroyermen and you have distin- guished your ship, your Navy, and your country. 3. As this deployment comes to a close, the experience you have gained, particularly in dealing with contemporaries of other nations in professional and social situations, the pride of accomplishment you have experienced, and the worldly knowledge you have acquired will stand you in good stead no matter what your next endeavor may be. WELL DONE- P. H. ORVIS Commander, U. S. Navy