Antietam (CV 36) - Naval Cruise Book

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lA.....i. ................. ,..........,, -.. .,.. . A- ..... ...., fa..- . ,. - -af-7 Q WARM HAWAIIAN SUNSHINE served as a welcome to Honolulu, was big change from cool winter in Japan and Korea. GROUP OF PILOTS take advantage of free time to get exercise, keep in trim. Enlisted men also had workout room for exercises, boxing and other recreation. SHIP'S BAND, proficient at everything from heavy classics to jazz combo Work, entertained crew on hangar deck during many occasions. TI EO After several days at sea, spare time can become pretty dull. The shipis Welfare and Recreation Council pro- vided facilities for boxing, basketball, Weight-lifting, exercises. ln addition, movies were shown on the hangar deck Whenever operations permitted. The big recreation period came when the Antietam Went into port at Yokosuka, Japan for rest leave. ACEY-DUCEY fBackgammonj was a popular game during cruise. Games were played throughout the ship during off-duty hours, tournaments were played by divisional champions. QSee next page., EXECUTIVE OFFICER from one of Antietamls squadrons entertains group in wardroom. Excellent talent was available throughout ship for amateur shows and impromptu entertain- ment.

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THE FLUATING HOSPITAL ' fftfrfii Keeping 3,000 men healthy and fit for combat is a problem of staggering proportions. How- ever, the modern Navy has solved many prob- lems through balanced meals, clean living conditions, and top-notch medical and dental facilities. No finer equipment is available any- where - this floating hospital was staffed by men with Hknow-how and experience. Men were encouraged to visit usick bayw for even the slightest cut or bruise. As a result, the An- tietam was known as a healthy and a happy ship. SICK BAY was scene of several emergency operations. fAbovej Doctor pre- pares to snip off appendix which is held extended by assistant. SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER, an eye, ear, nose and throat spe- cialist, examines fit of pair of glasses. Complete eye examinations were made aboard ship, glasses obtained when ship returned to port. .LI I f Vw: f W' ,f 4 ' , jf ff' f ' 5 , X H Qi 29 Chfifffgjlhfig .pw ,V ,Vg W Q , f Z ' X 5, f . W 5' wgy mf, ,rf X ft-evfi' ' f ,, ' SENIOR DENTAL OFFICER checks man for cavities. He examined all men for necessary work, then appointments were made and men re- turned later for actual Work. ANTIETAM HAD COMPLETE PHAR- MACY where prescriptions from vitamin pills to chloromycetin were compounded. During cruise, 130 men were treated daily for everything from simple colds to major operations.

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, 'A W 'm,,, 'W 1 ' 1 Q-W. 'Y CAPTAIN PONDERS next move. He took time out from duties to play game of acey-ducey with CPO during tournament, attest- ing to popularity of game. Captain won 2 out of 3. LIBRARY WAS FAVORITE spot of relaxation for some. Latest books, magazines were available here. Library was also used for Chaplain's Oiiice, Insurance Office and Divine Services. GEEDUNK, Navy slang for soda fountain, sold almost 2,000 cups of ice cream daily. In addition, candy, cookies, cokes and other snacks were available. 5' 5 ,M-,-' - 5 . f.+.ie'giif ' Q'!'fg- ..', ,K .tg MEN RELAXED whenever, and Wherever opportunity presented itself. Comic books, Westerns and poetry were popular. PINOCHLE, one of favorite card games, could be.located in almost any corner of ship . wwf' K . fab- wr' In-. V 4 f YW I ff , , ,,.,, f 1, f f j fl, - f1,p,y - A 'Q -17 K, . I , . , 4 W1 W X M ' ' ' ,AI bra,-,V e , g s . .... ,, W f ii? 4 , r' HOBBY SHOP was well stocked with models, leathcrcraft, Pl3SI1oS. All items sold at cost plus a small profit. CPFOHIS Went into Welfare Fund.j