Decatur (DDG 31) - Naval Cruise Book

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It will too fly! IC3 Wilson caught in the act. REPAIR These jack-of-all-trades have the responsibility of keeping just about everything that is not electronic operational, from diesel engines to the coke machine. Whether it's fabricating a new part for a motor or fixing a set of sound-powered phones, these ' 'snipes are always ready and willing. The shipfitters, enginemen, electricians, IC finternal communicationsj gang, machinist mates, and machinery repairmen all work together to form one of the most effective teams on DECATUR, FN Rippeon

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FN Scott fr 5 MM3 Robinson at the throttle ar' if f N le and B Working day and night in a 1200 steam bath takes a special kind of dedication. The machinist mates and boiler technicians pride themselves on the tough job they have and how well they do it. Black and filthy from the soot they emerge from their spaces for food and, if they are lucky, a little sleep. The MMS and BTS deserve a special note of thanks, for Without their tire- less efforts, DECATUR Would have never gotten under- way. SN Schafer, Logroom Yeoman.