Markab (AR 23) - Naval Cruise Book

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DIX For a Machinist Mate in A Division the glory surely lies in keeping the air conditioners on the line during the hot Suhic hts and the shi 's boats running after liberty call. 'These nig , p V, - however, are but two areas entrusted in A Divisions respon- sibilities. The 27 people in our shop maintain all auxiliary machinery outside the main engineroom, and this takes us from the frosty temperatures of the reefers to the rarified atmosphere atop the ships whistle. We thrive on variety, and are proudmthat we can help the ship in so many different ways to be successful in her mission. Front Row l to r: EN2 J C H . Nichols, FN R. W. Hopson.'Baac1lcr?oivEHlIt301? Cathy, FN B, F. ' ' . kid E Moore, EN3 J, E, DaV1S, FN R, H Ward MMC W F k more, N3 G, L, ' ' . . ic as, Q ld gf '- N A . intimal :- 'I ,U 'H A 'L ic. X fasw ..........., . M- -1' Q-.,,-,

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, Y Y ,,,.,,l.-,-.., N Q,-.-..,.,, Q.,-.res-Mvfzw--p -V , H The Engineering Department is comprised ot' Electricians, Shipfitters, Machinist Mates, Boiler Tendermen, and Dam- age Controlmen. The fact that our r does not prevent fraternal spirit from being stronger in engineering thanin any other department Within our he rt . tl S heat the mechanical heart of life lor this small city, and without split-second timing between our divisions, the strong flow of power for propulsion, shop machinery. light- ing and habitability could not he maintained. ates ditlei' however It is a Challenge to be in lingineering, charged with firmin- O L taining millions of dollars worth oi' machinery, miles ul' piping and scores of electrical distribution sv 'ti-ms Ui . , . T1 . , work takes in ever th' if i' 1 ' -' ' y ing iom the strain tidif' to thi- stark, as there is never time to knock of't ' in oar department. There is a strong will to sacrifice and extend llli,'r1IJ1ll'li dt pride that burns within an enffineer i' ' - D , or we know the pow:-r behind that Can Do feeling aboard MAHKAIS is our ri-s:poii- sibility. L to R: YNSN J, V, Dowdle, SN G, D, McDonough. ea IIE LCDH IS, C, lllli 5 ENS B, Daniels

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W 1 'f I 5, - .y - v -six Front Row 1 to r: MM1 E, B, Camon, FN A, Wessley, MM3 E, J, Crabtree, FN M, E, Crane. Back Row 1 to rr FA F, Young, MM3 E, R, Rosenberg, FN S, E. Luis, FN J, P Embrickson, MMC W, R, Fickas, Couch and his diesel, Leave the driving to us.