Abbot (DD 628) - Naval Cruise Book

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During; the cruise a twenty knot fuel economy run was held as well as several engineering casualty control compets. The scores were tops and predictions are that the engineers are looking for that big red E. This is the team that can do it. Congratulations are extended to Chief Acord who achieved the rate of MMCS. Jackson MMl was also selected as Abbot ' s choice for sailor of the month. Setting a record — 2.8 minute Kneeling: Coyelte FN, Faircloth 1513, Lesko FN. First row: Teel FN. I!illiiii: li in ' 2. Na.-ciue . FN, Newmans UTI. Leadin;; PO, Howe FN. Second row: Thompson FN, Mitchell FN, Knight FN, Tucker FN. 18 ■k

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Kneeling: Schrayer FN, Morabili) MM3, Beavers FN. First row: Kerop i IiM2, Denny MM2, Harp MM3, Bodgers, MM3, Ledoux, MMl, Leading PO. Second row: Newsome MMl, Davis FN, Durham FN, Carney MM3, Keeves FN. 17

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First row: Cliiif Accord, Callt-tt MM3, Caracciolo i lM3, Heimlich .M I3. Jarkstm MM I. Lcaiiing TO. Second row: Lee MM2, Schaufelberger MM3, Coon MM3, Reynolds FN. In the North Atlantic during the informal beard contests, engineers (luicklv took the lead with Jackson. Lee. Stogner and Billingsley sporting good lookers. In this department you can ' t leave out Newsome who tried hard. hut. It just won ' t grow. The infamous feed booster pump was re- paired seven times. Tucker on ABC Smiling E. C. 19