Midway (CV 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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NO ILLUSION MIDWAY MAGIC Cenlerr Guns receive regular maim Bottom: By the mid 60 s the prop fight one era and beginning a new one. I but obsolete, thus ending Most magic is illusion. Whether it ' s sleight of-hand or involv- ing complex stage props, an event will be observed that defies rational explanation. Pulling a rabbit out of a hat or making a bird appear from thin air are examples of that kind of magic. MIDWAYS MAGIC is real magic. MIDWAY MAGIC is born in the hearts and souls of her crew. MIDWAY MAGIC is characterized by determination, imagination and camaraderie. It is an all hands evolution. Pride, accomplishment, and recognition are the rewards for being a part of MIDWAY MAGIC. You. who served under Captain Kober can be proud. You have logged more hours at sea than your contemporaries in other carriers. You have maintained the highest possible state of readiness. Your presence has preserved peace throughout the Far East. You have exemplified the meaning of dedication. Your actions have demonstrated pride in MIDWAY and your- selves. MIDWAY is a task master. Her crew does not recognize limitations. During flight operations V-l and V-2 routinely worked 20 hours shifts. Setting a record for the most number traps in one day. and then breaking it the next, is not surprising. S-2. at a sacrifice to the liberty of its own people and for the purpose of maintaining high morale, devised Pizza and Ice Cream nights. There was no job the engineering department could not handle. MIDWAY accomplishments are renowned in the Seventh Fleet. MIDWAY pride and accomplishment have naturally led to respect and recognition. In 1982 and 1983 MIDWAY was awarded the Battle E for being the best carrier in the Seventh Fleet. In 1984 the Navigation and Medi- cal departments were considered The Best in the West. MIDWAY also won its second con- secutive Golden Anchor award, an Indicator of high morale, for the best retention of person- nel. 1984 was highlighted when MIDWAY re- ceived a Meritorious Unit Commendation. The MAGIC in MIDWAY comes from the pro- fessional dedicated service, you, the crew, have provided. You have made arduous tasks look easy. Your team effort has integrated all departments resulting in peak performance. MIDWAY MAGIC is simply the perserverance and enthusiasm of all hands. You made the MAGIC happen. MIDWAY will continue to serve for many years. But it is her crews that will perserve and keep the MAGIC GOING ON.

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