Yorktown (CVS 10) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMANDER ANTISUBMARINE WARFARE f GROUP THREE REAR ADMIRAL Fillmore B. Gilkeson Our missions are many, our success dependent upon the individual contributions ofa multitude of people. Off California we trained, at Yankee Station we produce, while con- tinuing to improve our capabilities. We must be ready at all times to protect the forces present from attack by enemy submarines, shouldthisthreat develop. ln the interim we rescue downed aviators such as the five picked up by our helo the night we arrived, we maintain surveillance of the entire area to prevent surprise attack on any of our forces. Striking the enemy while protectingourselves isateam effort involving every man in Task Force SEVENTY SEVEN. Readiness must be raised ever higher by all hands. This is why we use our own sub- marines for training, why we shoot our guns, drop a variety of weapons, run exercises with all our sensors and other equipment. We keep our guard up with continued damage cOrI'fl'Ol training, drills, and battle problems. Task Force SEVENTY SEVEN counts on our suppOl f- We know that for this confidence to beiustified, each member of the team must pull his weighi- NO matter what your individual assignment, you are contributing to a team effort. You are G member of the greateast team ever assembled. O Q U 'T' ' 'fT?v,,e:':. ' ....,..-,c-- . N,,,,.,.,,....-A-,gw.3s s, H ' ' ' ' 'T rf-4'--1 1 a-'I'7GXT T'-V., ,. ,. -,QQ AQ., A fri A f foaqgz.. -f..Lf.1a-wafe Lf.-..:ffw,-':zs:1'r . - . . , ., wf...ss-3?mai:iffy-fT:?.me,fZwS1ff: . ,- N Y I. . I ,H .. , VM., 4. ., .. , . . .Ewa dz, ...,-.........J,...-......,..-E...-cd. ,If - , x g

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sud, iess zrily wow'-' illit- n tenlz worC ior0f ire pweh elude gfflllls bfi 159 l ilfom d dis' wel igliefi nfflole' CCDMMANDER CARRIER AIR GROUP FIFTY-FIVE CCMMANDER Joseph E. Fenwick The tasks of Antisubmarine Warfare-the mission of Carrier Anti-Submarine Air Group FIFTY-FIVE and of YORKTOWN-are seldom exciting, never glamorous. They involve seemingly endless hours of flying and watchstanding, aircraft and equipment maintenance, and sometimes just waiting. They rarely offer the immediate reward of visible accomplishment found in Strike Warfare. Yet these tasks must be accomplished-they are essential to control of the seas. And they demand more than professionalism and teamwork-they demand endless patience, dogged perseverance, and deep dedication as well. The BLACK CATS of Air Anti-Submarine Squadron TWENTY-THREE, the GOLDEN EAGLES of Air Anti-Submarine Squadron TWENTY-FIVE, the BLACK KNIGHTS. of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron FOUR, and the FUDDMEN of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron ELEVEN Detachment TANGO-with the crew of the Fighting Lady-have shown throughout this cruise that they are more than equal to the tasks of Antisubmarine Warfare- ' ' bat area. more than equal to the many other, sometimes unexpected tasks common in a com Their performance has been in the best traditions of the Air Group of the Fighting Lady. ji .

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CHIEF STAFF CAPTAIN Lefteris Lavralcas My months aboard USS YORKTOWN have been inspiring and most rewarding. As a naval officer who has spent most of his years at sea aboard smaller men-of-war than the Fighting Lady, l am still deeply moved by the loyal and professional manner in which officers and men of our wonderful Navy go about their business. Too, the word shipmate has taken on a new dimension in meaning. l consider it a privilege to have been given this opportunity to serve with carrier shipmates who symbolize the best in our fighting Navy and beloved country. The proud traditions of the carrier navy are steeped in honor and valor. To have been close to and associated with officers and men who perpetuate these traditions will always be a memorable and lasting experience for me. X