Antietam (CVA 36) - Naval Cruise Book

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Admirals It was inevitable that a distinguished innovation as the Canted Deck should attract distinguished military leaders. During every phase of the Evaluation Cruise, Admirals con- cerned with Naval Aviation boarded the ANT IETAM to ob- serve Canted Deck Gperations. It might be assumed that their favorable reaction to the Canted Deck could be summed up in one word, Admirable . Capt. Mitchell describes the features of the Canted Deck to Vice Admiral LI, Ballentineg COMAIRLANT5 and to Admiral L,B, McCormick, CINCLANTFLTQ' Left toright: Congressman R.L. Condon, Vice Admiral M, B, Brig. Gen. Hassg Vice Admiral 1.1. Ballentineg Capt. T.B, Gardner DCNO QAirlg Congressman Sam Yortyg Capt. Mitchellg Neblett. . vice Admirai 1.1. Bauenrine, COMAIRLANT. Q LCDR, LD, Eckartg RADM A. K. Doylea RADM Wardefs and Captain I-Iowart.

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,v-,,1t.ft.,,,.4t-r'r.r.,u.tf 45.1 Af' ' ' 4, 1 ' W --DQTKKIQ-W H--T Right: Cdr. Blitch reviews 2 'Z T ZA, i the History of the Battle Of Antietam Creek Left: Passing in review. Above: Captain Mitchell transfers the 9 69th to the ship's color guard. Antietam battle colors from the Fightin Right: Encased on the Quarter Deck, the flags will remain aboard until the ship is decommissioned. Antie tam Battle Flag Presentation The historical battle colors carried by troops of the North and South at the Civil War battle of Antietam Creek, in 1862, were presented to the USS ANTIETAM during a flight deck ceremony on April ll. The presentation took place while the USSANTIETAM was berthed at Bayonne, N. J. The battle streamers were presented by the 165th Infantry Regiment of New York's Fighting 69th Di- vision andthe l67th Infantry Regiment ofthe Old 4th Alabama Division . The colors are to remain in the custody of the ANTIETAM for the duration of active service. lt was fitting that while the ANTIETAM was trying out new methods to protect our present and future heritage, she received historic momentos from those who had successfully done so in the past. K ws. Q WSW xv XX wx s X X S , ,L M1 -1'-E!'x.g..,.g2j.:: 0:11, V9 i-A749-:::,sL,JilJe.tE ,s.ti4, 'lv?f...-- 1 3 ' f ' I q Y , . ....w.1s.n-.f,v,.f1f.n,:1r..nxlafwLvns--.. N, Q.. .:' .wav-V.. ...u.- . , -nf .- . -f

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Chaplain Curtis conducting Protestant ser-' vice on Christmas Eve. Aff, X X 1, '1 35 f xy f at f 13 x RFI e?'F 'i 2 :D aata atra X. fl 'e 'f,, fil XXX Q swf i l 1 'fl ffl Wvfifitfnff M X Doctor Jasper leads those of his faith in He- brew prayers. ..T.., , F -V ,. ., Aff., ,, .., The ANTIETAM was fortunate in having spiritual guidance for all faiths: Cdr. Curtis, was our Protestant Chaplain, Ltjg McGroa1-ty, as our Catholic Chaplain, and, as acting Rabbi, Lt. Jasper, junior Dental Officer. Besides conducting divine services, the Chaplains assisted anyone who sought gui- dance in spiritual or personal affairs. The Chaplains also were in charge of the Wel- fare Department, taking care of the Crew's Lounge, Library, and the Athletic Gear Locker, Smokers, etc. Father McGroarty saying Catholic Mass on the Hangar Deck. A - - - f-.I H A -2 :...,.:.4: 'f,.'.1:,i,,f,a..aa,+f-...eff.M-dw-.--. gg .,,.,f,qq.f,.,,.. , , , W. nm, , ,.,.,, ,,. .,,,., ,