Estes (AGC 12) - Naval Cruise Book

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.ag4qr,n14r'-',vzff,.v,,S.-.,g-r-'.f..,-,V - Y r f - V The OS Division is that part ot the communications section ot the ship that deals with the art ot visual communication. Being the oldest torm ot communication in the Navy, it began some T50 years ago when Commodore Edward Preble maneuvered his titteen ship task torce against the North African pirates, using a system ot visual signals. The signal division is one ot the smallest on the ship. lt comprises only fourteen men complimented by additional men trom the statit communication division. These men talce pride in their rate and in their work. One might say that the signal gang is the H upper crust ot the ship. From H Pop H Taylor with his problems to Scrooge Heilman and his pipe, the division includes an assortment ot men exhibiting the etticiency and ability that make the Hskivie-wavers the best trained and coordinated team on the ship. Visual communication, due to its speed and practicability, has an important place in the Navy. Until something new is devised to take its place, it will continue to add color and light to the sea lanes ot the world. s Front Row lL to Rl: H.C. Heilman, T.G. Collins, E.C. Brozouski, R.V. Lenz, D.L. Daly, J.H. Caulcler, Jr.. Back Row: LTJG P.A. Lynch, J.E. Clding, D.l. Booth, F.O. Taylor, S.P. Bartoszek, D.A. Heffenider, R.S. Ozarkiewitz, L. Manning.

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