"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…"

"America was home for the 80-81 IO cruise..Communcations dept.(RM)...Tons of work and a few lifelong memories!!!!"

"I was in Co. 124 Barracks 5, April-June 1980. Would enjoy a note from anyone who was there."