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COMMANDER CARRIER GROUP FIVE CARRIER STRIKE FORCE SEVENTH FLEET COMMANDER BATTLE FORCE SEVENTH FLEET
takes pleasure in commending
ERIC MICHAEL HOGUE AVIATION BOATSWAIN'S MATE (AIRCRAFT HANDLING) THIRD CLASS
UNITED STATES NAVY
for service as set forth in the following
CITATION:
??For outstanding performance while serving as Tower Operator, USS MIDWAY (CV 41) from October 1990 to April 1991, while deployed to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command in stippdrt of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. ? Petty Officer Hogtie consistently performed his duties in an exemplary and highly, professional manner. Demonstrating impressive skill and?#^.tentie>n to detail, he supervised the accurate tracking and rtfcbrtlinQ of aircraft launches and recoveries. As a key assistdhfe ,iri trjiinary Flight Control, he ensured the constant readiness of Vital ccttununications and flight deck lighting equipment. ?? ' His ? diligence, resourcefulness and perseverance contributed ftlgnlfiCftntly to the successful accomplishment of MIDWAY'S mission. Patty Officer Hogue's professionalism and devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Unit*