Badoeng Strait (CVE 116) - Naval Cruise Book

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tj I Front Row : P. C. Martimez, LTJG Neuger Second Row : J. A. Manno, E. P. Mc Kenna DENTAL The drill and fill dental department main- tains the best drill team on the ship. Though the smallset division on the ship, they have more pull than anyone and have the ability to make the biggest and bravest yell ••uncle. Through the efforts of Painless Neuger and now Painless Holmes they not only take care of the 1100 men aboard the Bing Ding, but also render services to our supporting DD ' s. For added entertainment with your dental appointment, they sing, dance and tell funny jokes. And if you don ' t think their job is important, just ask the man with the toothache. f Change of command between two jerks. Dr. Holmes (left) relieves Dr. Neuger as ship ' s dental officer. I f I Painless Neuger demonstrates as McKenna assists with Martinez and Manno observing.

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A D M I N I S T R A T I N The Air Department conducts all Aircraft launchings and landings, maintains and services the aircraft, maintains all aircraft parts and supplies, has charge of explosives and gasoline, and maintains aircraft machine and repair shops. CDR Frank Larsen, Air Officer. onolyz Whatever LCDR Battles, the flight deck officer, is pointing out, LT Samota, the hanger deck officer seems interested enough.