History 1988

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Commanding Officer	Executive Officer
CDR Terrance T. Etnyre	LCDR Michael I. Turner

    The USS Lynde McCormick continues operating out of San Diego, California, until 5 January, at which time she departs for her ? WestPac tour of duty engaging missions in the Persian Gulf.

    The USS Lynde McCormick's ports of call on this cruise include Hawaii, Kaohsiung, Subic Bay, Port Victoria, Persian Gulf, Hong Kong, Pusan, and Seattle.

    The USS Lynde McCormick participates in retaliatory strikes ( 14 April 1988 )  (Operation Praying Mantis) against Iranian Oil Platforms in the Persian Gulf. The USS Lynde McCormick shelled the Sassan oil platform with both 5 inch mount 51 and mount 52 guns. The USS Lynde McCormick was awarded with the Combat Action Ribbon, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Meritorious Unit Citation.

    For more about Operation Praying Mantis see the following link or watch the UTube video.

    The USS Lynde McCormick returns to San Diego, California, 7 May 1988

    See Operation Earnest Will for minesweeping operations.

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