Brownson (DD 868) - Naval Cruise Book

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EE nz? F C15 c-1, pi? -1: sf :if vii W9 5' 'if rdf if . Just whistle while you work! M Division is the engineering division responsible for the repair, upkeep, and opera- tion of the ship's main propulsion and associ- ated auxiliary machinery. The men assigned to this task are the machinistsmates, a group of hard working engineers who know their equipment well. They are the unsung heroes who make sure the ship has the power to steam from mission to mission and arrive on time. They are also the men who provide the ship the water with which they drink, wash, and cook. This job is a difficult one, and requires men with strong character to perform it. A fine example of this character is the INSERV inspection that was held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. One of each type of pump and most of the main bearings were torn down for inspec- tion. The men cheerfully worked night and day missing liberty in a port which was considered one of the best on the cruise. In eight short days they dismanteled and reassembled all of the equipment. This is a feat which normally takes twenty to twenty-five days. The division re- ceived a hearty well done for this. FN E, Flanagan FN E, Hawkes FN R. Klett FNW Neuman FA D, Baker FA A, Burton But they rang full bells, Chief