Everglades (AD 24) - Naval Cruise Book

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1- MEDICAL OFFICER LT. G. W. Martens The Medical Department of the 'GLADES is composed of the men who fix the men who fix the equipment. Headed by Dr. Martens, this stalwart group immunizes, gives physical examinations, and treats the various and sundry ills and injuries of the crew. But a bigger part of their job lies in the services rendered to other ships which are not fortunate enough to have the medical facilities or talent that Big Mama has. They are always on call, day and night, ready to handle any emergency. This fine group of men works hard, but they also know how to enjoy themselves. There's nothing like a wine and cheese tasting party to settle those frayed nerves after a hard day's work. But the next day, bright and early, they're right back on the job. Hippocrates would have been proud of this group.

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Final preparations forgetting underway aremade ....