sentences:  During that time, she conducted two "Operation Market Time" patrols for which she later received the Meritorious Unit Commendation.The award, given the ship on 16 August 1970, was for the period from 1 June 1968 to 13 September 1969.During that time, "Widgeon" served with the Mine Countermeasures Ready Group and Coastal Surveillance Forces in combat operations off the coast of South Vietnam.