Additionally , the carrier air wing provided logistical support to the American Embassy in Lebanon .
This included flying almost 14,000 combat hours and expended 77,500 pounds of ordnance during 228 troops - in - contact events , as well as providing defense to the Iraqi oil platforms .
The carrier air wing provided logistical support to the American Embassy in Lebanon .
This included flying almost 14,000 combat hours and expended 77,500 pounds of ordnance during 228 troops - in - contact events , as well as providing defense to the Iraqi oil platforms .