"Did the Ditch" on USS America during 80-81 cruise. I think We were the first "supercarrier" to transit the canal. Nimitz flew air cover both times. Was quite an experience. Will have to dig up pictures to post."
"I lost my cruise book also, and believe it or not, I found one in mint condition on E-bay..Might wanna give that a try..worked for me...Also, when at the VA last year, there was a guy who won the purple heart, it's taken all these years to get it…"