" 'The Man' -- as most crewmembers referred to him -- is probably best remembered for his many accomplishments during his 16 month command of NEWPORT NEWS.  As a naval officer, Captain Lindsay C. McCarty insured operational readiness and  physical smartness at all  times; and as a deeply concerned Captain initiated numerous "habitability" improvements to make life more enjoyable for both officers and crew.

     Taking command of NEWPORT NEWS at her homeport of Norfolk on October 26, 1966  Captain McCarty found himself at the helm of one of the most prestigious and potent warships in the world.  As flagship for Commander SECOND FLEET, whose role of goodwill ambassador in the Atlantic and Caribbean constantly kept her in the public view, NEWPORT NEWS' smartness reflected Captain McCarty's determination in keeping her "squared away."  However, in the preparation of both material and personnel for the Viet Nam deployment, Captain McCarty displayed a warm but powerful personality that reached out to every man on board.  Under his leadership the attitudes of the officers and men were shaped to a thoroughly professional viewpoint and the crew's confidence in themselves became irreproachable.

     Above all other distinctions that signified the command of Captain Lindsay C. McCarty, his earnest and largely successful effort to communicate with the crew, and his personal consideration for the well-being of everyman aboard, stand out - for they have contributed paramountly in making his 16 months a period of enrichment for both ship and crew.  It was a very rare occasion that Captain McCarty let a day at sea go by without making his traditional ship's loud-speaker talk to the crew - giving them, within the bounds of security, all relevant information pertaining to NEWPORT NEWS operations.

     Captain McCarty has since reported for duty in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations in Washington, D.C., where he assumed the position of Director, Special Studies and Presentations Group."