Vesole (DDR 878) - Naval Cruise Book

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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

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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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EXECUTIVE OFFICER LIEUTENANT COMMANDER H. S. CLARDY, JR. LCDR H. S. CLARDY, JR. graduated from the U South Carolina in May 1958, receiving his commission through the NROTC program. In August 1958, he reported for active duty aboard the USS RHODES QDER-3845. After two years serving as Communications Officer and CIC Officer, he was transferred to COMSIX staff, Charleston South Carolina for duty in the District Intelligence Office. Following this tour of duty, he was ordered to USS ROAN CDD-8535 as Operations Officer in August 1962. ln Novem- ber 1963, he was detached to duty as Executive Officer in the USS HISSEM CDER-4009. After this tour, which included deployment to Operation DEEP FREEZE and a World Cruise, he was transferred to Canada in May 1965, as Liaison Officer to the Royal Canadian Navy at Halifax Nova Scotia. Upon completion of a two year tour he at- tended the U. S. Naval War College, graduating from the School of Naval Command and Staff in June 1968. He assumed his present assignment as Executive Officer in Jul 1968. Y THE X. 0. GREETS MRS. CLARDY IN DEN HELDER