CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS

The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting the

MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION 

to

U. S. NAVAL COMMUNICATION STATION, GUAM, MARIANA ISLANDS

for service as set forth in the following

CITATION:

For meritorious service from 1 January 1968 to 31 December 1969

in providing outstanding communication service to Commander, United

States SEVENTH Fleet; units of the SEVENTH Fleet engaged in operations

against enemy forces in the Republic of Vietnam; units of Submarine

Squadron FIFTEEN and Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron THREE; and

numerous special technical communications projects. Although operat-

ing under extremely heavy message traffic loads and manned well-below

authorized personnel allowances, U.S. Naval Communications Station,

Guam always responded to the challenge of new and additional commit-

ments with enthusiasm, professionalism, and highly competent technical

expertise. The station's success in meeting heavy operational communi-

cations requirements while simultaneously expanding and modernizing its

communications plant was well-recognized and earned high praise for its

officers and men. The outstanding performance of the personnel of U.S.

Naval Communications Station, Guam in providing quality Command and

Control communications in the Western Pacific throughout this period

reflected credit upon themselves and their command, and was in keeping

with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

For the Secretary

J. L. Holloway III

 Admiral, United States Navy

Chief of Naval Operations