Estes (AGC 12) - Naval Cruise Book

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At church. . . SHIP'S CHAPLAIN Stand by for morning prayer . . . and the Chaplain's day commences. And a busy day it will be too. Counseling is one of the most important duties. Not only for men of ESTES, but also for ships that have no chap- lain. New men are interviewed, men personal problems at home, religious problems, or a death in the family. Coffee breaks in the community are an important part of staying close to the men. In the photo lab, or the gunnery shack, or chief's mess, discussions are held over coffee for pleasure and do much for morale. The Chaplain, in short, belongs to the crew. On Sunday he leads them in worship and during the week he answers letters from loved ones at home who are troubled by the separation of a WESTPAC cruise. The Chap- lain truly is a man for all occasions. . and in the community ' ll ' H N l p , 55

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Mail, everyone Will agree, kept us alive in WESTPAC. The ship's library also helped by providing books and magazines CPlayboy, we love theey for the trips. Last, and endeared to all, is the Master-at-arms force Who enforce regulations and uphold order and discipline. Life in the Personnel Office The Marauders Lybarger stuffs Wooley's girl in a mail sack as David looks on.

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LTCjgj Richardson and the bird . ESTES AIR GROUP ESTES LPH-12? What would staff have done without the helo? Several hundred flight quarters were called away, usually spaced at 2 or 3 minute intervals and certainly during lunch. The helo did provide valuable oppor- tunities for rapid transportation, com- munication, ph ot o reconnaissance and aerial inspection for the Admiral. Even though Mr. Richardson ran into some trouble with telephone poles occa- sionally, the bird was usually ready to go because of the care and maintenance by Tracy and the boys. Part of the supporting team at flight quarters.