Finch (DER 328) - Naval Cruise Book

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qc? i H f , .X . .Q , 1, . M Division always manages to have some of the ship's most legendary characters. There is Crater who was known and loved by man and beast alike . . . especially by frogs. His feats inspired a whole generation of snipes. And, of course, let us not forget Wild Willy and his winning ways. Here was a man well known at every echelon of command. Most recently departed of the late greats was FINCH'S answer to Wrong- Way Corrigan, , , , S '-'bf x Q'b . 'W' qi- It takes work, study, and lots of practice to reach the snipe hall of fame. Our present group never fails to show itself a worthy successor to the proud heritage of M Division. And the traditions are something to be proud of, for all the comic anecdotes and problems, long hours and wild liberty, the FINCH has not missed a commitment. The stories and truths passed down by these legendary M Division leaders never fail to stir new inspiration in the present generation. Who can forget hearing the call of Finch's Ghost, or the B-1 Hand. And how about hearing Delgado sing? Take a fellow like Nava and his covering of sootg he's clean at heart. Ever watch Berry pick up a fire and bilge pump . . . alone? Sometime for laughs, go and ask Castaneda how you wet down a main.

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22 R DI ISIC In this group of individuals, and we mean it in every sense of the word, there are really two divisions. E Gang is composed of Electrician's Mates and Interior Communication Electricians. The remainder is Our Gang. This group takes in a couple of Shipfitters, Damage Controlmen, a Machinist's Mate and a Machinery Repairman. Both gangs are in charge of all the ship's auxiliary engineering equipment. Let's take some examples: Supposing you are down in Combat and it starts to get really hot. Being an ace mechanic yourself, you figure that the air con- ditioning isnlt working. Right. So, the MM has to go figure out what's wrong with the AXC units this time. Maybe there is a hole in a chilled water line, so he gets a Shipfitter to fix that. Meanwhile, the vent motor has burnt up, causing not a little consternation for the Electricians. Another common problem: the scuttlebutt that refuses to bubble, or shoots out your eye. Here again, it will be torn down by the MM. He has found that the inter-framistat coupling is gone. Now the MR has to get out of his rack and make a new one. The worst, however, is when the head over- flows and the phone circuit doesn't work, so you can't get hold of anyone. Now, see how all these men have to work together? I. : ., it I 2, Q' r sta: 18 Feb 68: DCI Ware bought a motorcycle 15 E: