Robert C. Muir, CDR, USN Commanding Officer, USS Rhode Island SSBN-740(G)

Your dedication and honorable service to USS RHODE ISLAND (GOLD) as a Food Service Attendant is sincerely appreciated.

I am proud to acknowledge the faithful and honorable service you provided in support of crew morale. I recognize that your service has not always been easy, but you have provided strong support to the USS RHODE ISLAND (GOLD) in the completion of her primary mission.

Your support can be rightly considered as service to our country and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. On behalf of the crew and Navy Department, I would like to express my appreciation for a job exceptionally “WELL DONE,” and a hearty thank you.


January 25, 2001