Concord (AFS 5) - Naval Cruise Book

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N :A,=. ;S«?r -; i J OUR FRIENDS AT SEA. A FAMILIAR SIGHT FOR ALL CREWMEMBERS

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1 i A SAILOR Between the security of childhood and the insecurity of a second childhood we find that fascinating element of humanity called a sailor. He comes in assorted sizes, and can be found anywhere, on ships, in bars, in jail, and always in debt. Girls love him, towns tolerate him. and the government supports him. A sailor is laziness with a deck of cards, bravery with a tatooed arm, and the protector of land, sea, and air with a copy of Playboy. He has the energy of a turtle, the slyness of a fox and the brains of a genious, the stories of a sea captain, the security of a liar, and the inspiration of a Casanova. When he wants something, it is usually connected with liberty. Some of his likes are women, girls, females, dames, broads, and the opposite sex. He dislikes answering letters, wearing his uniform, superior officers. Dogfaces, Jarheads and getting up on time. No one but a sailor can cram into one pocket, a little book, a pack of cigarettes. Ann Margaret ' s picture, a comb, a bottle of beer, a churchkey, and whats left of last week ' s pay. He likes to spend some of his money on beer, some on women, some on cigarettes and the rest foolishly. A sailor is a magic creature. You can lock him out of your home, but not out of your heart. You would like to forget your bleary-eyed, good-for-nothing, long away from home lover, with all his scattered dreams; but all his faults become insignificant when your sailor looks at you with those blood-shot eyes and says; Hi Honey, here I am! 25

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4 ?iin A never ending variety of experience and events was exhibited by all divisions. When least expecting it, a pleasant surprise always awaited the camera, as shown by these photographs. What you see are shipmates, all rated Boatswain ' s Mates receiving refresher on the job training. Their professional performance as riggers was felt throughout the ship as well as the ship alongside. Messages were received later stating what we already knew. ..we were the best in the SIXTH Fleet.