Midway (CVA 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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FRONT ROW: Tarallo, A., Petilla, CD., Williams, J.H., Jones, P.L. Mellott, J. P. SECOND ROW: McGee, J. P., Weaver, H.F., Cone, J.W., Rea, R.E., Russet, H., Covert, R.D., Durham, W., Chin, Q.S. THIRD ROW: Brashier, G.L., Elder, D.M., Hahn, G.J., Parr, T.W., Vail, H.W., Barnett, W.L. Captain ' s Office

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I and E It has been said that any successful undertaking is first built on paper, and warships prove to be no different. Com- mander Hill, in his role as Executive Officer, stands at the top of the administrative tree, and the many branches of his department form solid roots. The Legal Office, presided over by Judge Cochran and aided and abetted by the Master-at-Arms Force, sees that discipline is maintained, and stands ready to offer personal legal advice to ali Ship ' s Company. Winkin ' , Blinkin ' and Nod.

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Spiritual and moral welfare of MIDWAY-ites is capably tended to by Catholic and Protestant chaplains, and a well stocked library offers the latest and best reading material to while away leisure hours. Special Services organizes intramural sports and smokers at sea, and always has the latest skinny on the fine recreational facilities available in port. Educational advantages may be gleaned from shipboard and mail courses provided by the Education and Training Office, and the Yeomen of the Public Information Office keep home- town papers posted on the latest adventures of their seagoing citizens. In addition, PIO publishes the monthly MIDWAY MISSILE for the enjoyment of all hands. yONRft Av = Chief Warrant Officer Read Back Gregory has his hands full keeping the crew members ' service records up to date, and a similar function is performed for the officers by Mr. Learned in the Captain ' s Office. The mountains of printed material required in such a vast organization is turned out by the Print Shop — capable of expert workmanship on anything from name tags to newspapers. The last office in the Executive Department is probably the nucleus of the whole setup, and this is Ltjg Harold Nail ' s Admin Assistant ' s Office. Doubling as X Division Officer, he works directly under the Exec, and from his office pour the countless memoes, instructions, and notices that govern ship ' s policy. Together all these offices form the Administrative Department.