The carrier cleared Norfolk on 5 January 1979 for the Caribbean operating areas .
The carrier conducted type training there from 5 -- 23 January after which time the ship visited St. Thomas , in the U.S. Virgin Islands , from 24 -- 29 January .
The carrier cleared Norfolk on 5 January 1979 for the Caribbean operating areas , and conducted type training there from 5 -- 23 January after which time the ship visited St. Thomas , in the U.S. Virgin Islands , from 24 -- 29 January .