Merrill (DD 976) - Naval Cruise Book

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GMG3 Debelak takes pride in keeping MERRILLs weapon in top condition (Above). BMKSW) Pursell and SH3 Francodelgado complete their business in the ship ' s store (Above). ENl McGhee keeps the Auxihary equipment going strong (Below). BM2(SW) Johnson and SN Brooks maintain a sharp lookout while alongside a refueling vessel (Above). STG2 McKec, STG2 Milburn, STG2 Darlas, and STGl Lum conduct ASW training (Right). f Hj wrm ' . H ' —rjlj . S P B J Hi iJi , Men at Work

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Men At Work Every member of MERRILL ' S crew plays a vital role in the success of the ship ' s mission. No matter what his job or rank, a MERRILL sailor always does his best. It ' s all in a day ' s work ... GMGl Sacco presents his spaces to the CO during a zone inspection (Above). The Corpsmen are always ready to offer medical assistance (Left). ! ' .)(! (Irani is ready for actum clunn a ' vv drill (Above). Tl James and DCFN Clausen prepare to connect the lip ' s sewage line (Left). 8 Mtn at Work

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UNREP Replenishment at Sea The prubo is seated and MERRILL is readv to receive fuel i Above i. Refueling at sea by its very nature presents a unique challenge to all hands involved in the evo- lution (Above). Teamwork is a must! BMl(SW) Pursell maintains a safe environment at the fuel- ing station (Right). USS SACK XMEN ' I ' O delivers some supplies in a coniicclcd n plcnishincnt (Above)