Antietam (CG 54) - Naval Cruise Book

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EnQiriEERinQ DEPARTMEnX CHIEF EMQiriEER SAFETY ! gg studying for EOOW This ones for you The Engineering Department oper- ates and maintains the ships pro- pulsion and electrical plants, along with the air conditioning and auxil- iaries. CW03 Joseph Pytlak Rancho California, CA The Snipes also maintain the fuel systems for the ship and helos, effect repairs as required, and co- ordinate Damage Control and Safe- ty training. i

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THE BEER BARGE A What do you mean 1 only get two? How much does the beer cost? During our Brief Stop for Fuel (BSF) at Sitrah anchorage off the island country of Bahrain, we were treated to a couple of cold ones on the Beer Barge. After the stores working party was completed, those of us not on duty would adjourn to the barge for a much welcomed break in the action to enjoy a beer or two with our ship- mates. It gave everyone a chance to relax, get some sun and fresh air and generally enjoy the afternoon off. Our only disappointment was that we couldn t find a pizza place that deliv- ered. Of course he ' s smiling he ' s got all the beer. Beer without pretzels A beer in the hand

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T MAIM PROPULSION M OSCS (SW) Mario Q Quintero QSMC Don Sabol QSEl Luveme Davis QSEl William Becker The Gas Turbine Technicians (Me- chanical and Elec- trical) operate and maintain the ship ' s General Electric LM2500 gas tur- bines, used to gen- erate electric power and to propel the ship. We stand watch in the main spaces and in Cen- tral Control Station (CCS). iw fansiei andtieWj The Bahrainian Salute (The night Ray got hurt ) It tastes better than it looks