Yorktown (CG 48) - Naval Cruise Book

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. , , 3-it K ' ' YORKTOW DEPLOYS TO THE MED MISSIONANDHISTORY USS YORKTOWN, an AEGIS cruiser, represents the finest example of the United States Navy's warfighting potential at sea today. Built from the keel up to utilize every capability of the awesome AEGIS combat system, USS YORKTOWN can operate in all environments, take on the best any enemy can muster, and WIN! The AEGIS combat system takes its name from the aegis, an emble- matic breastplate worn by Zeus and Athena in Greek mythology representing power, intelligence and stra- tegy. The AEGIS system epitomizes the symbolism of its name, embodying America's finest technology, extra- ordinary sophistication and high maintainability. USS YORKTOWN is a true force multiplier . Standing alone she is the finest antiair warfare platform in the world. In company with other U.S. and NATO warships, USS YORKTOWN dramatically increases their combined effectiveness as a result of a superb command and control capability and the accuracy of the big picture which USS YORKTOWN's systems can synergize. Commissioned July 4, 1984 in unprecedented, nostalgic ceremonies at Yorktown, Virginia, USS YORKTOWN proceeded immediately to build up for a major series of shock trials. Following these highly successful trials, the Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet said, USS YORKTOWN, by the dedicated efforts of her crew, estab- lished a new benchmark of excellence in the preparation and conduct of these trials and demonstrated clearly the capability to endure and fight in a severe shock environ- ment. USS YORKTOWN was awarded a CINCLANT- FLT unit commendation for this effort. The careful prep- aration and peerless standard of performance achieved by USS YORKTOWN during shock trials was to be the standard for YORKTOWN in every subsequent endeavor. After completing all weapons and engineering system qualification trials, USS YORKTOWN sailed to Guanta- namo Bay for refresher training. Once again, old achieve- ments were swept away, new records established in every area, including the first ever concerted effort at Combat System Casualty Control Drills. USS YORKTOWN com- pleted RE FTRA nine days early and returned to Norfolk. Post shakedown availability followed with fleet exercises and final preparations for her first deployment, all of which were completed on schedule. On August 28, 1985, USS YORKTOWN slipped her lines at Norfolk and pointed East for her first deployment: Med 3-85. The passage was marked by USS YORK- TOWN's highly successful participation in Ocean Safari. Operating throughout the deployment as BATTLE- FORCE SIXTH FLEET's force Anti-Air Warfare Com- mander, USS YORKTOWN participated in many other exercises and operations, including a French Missile Exercise, Display Determination, Isle d'Or and CONTI- NUEX, the Achille Lauro hijack intercept, two Black Sea excursions and three phases of operations off the coast of Libya. In all, USS YORKTOWN received two Navy Unit Commendations, the TOPHAND tSixth Fleetl award. and additionally has been recommended for a Meritor- ious Unit Commendation for her first deployment. During deployment, YORKTOWN cruised over 60,000 miles, completed 1,300 helicopter landingsftakeoffs, and was underway for 78 percent of her seven-and-one-half months in the Mediterranean. Today, USS YORKTOWN remains fully war ready. She is a real presence which cannot be ignored by the free world's enemies: the SUPERSHIPwhich,whenever called,willsailboldly IN HARM'S WAY! .-me-wwf,-. . V 'ici

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