Kearsarge (CVA 33) - Naval Cruise Book

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L ,,,, ' 'I Inyiffll. wt- ' ' sz. .. A ' ' .21 l CHAPLAIN V J MAHONEY CHAPLAIN R F MCCOMAS lt is essential that my men be providnr with spiritual and moral guidqnc. As they train and drill to become G, efficient, combat-ready organizotign, it is important that my men do not lose sight of their reason for being and the forces that guide them. N My two Chaplains work continousl, to admister these needs. No mallet how crowded Hangar Bay One mg-, be or how packed my schedule, Divine Services are held every Sunday without fail. During the week, devotional services are held every da and n between times the Chaplains are listening to problems giving advice, writing a worried parent at home, handling emergency cases visiting men in sickbay, arranging R ond R and sightseeing tours, and helping various committees And it is a common and reassuring ght to see y Chaplains pause on their frequent strolls to chat with my men Also under the supervision of mv Chaplains is my library which supplie books and magazines to fit the tastes o all hands N xt door is is Crews Lounge which provides th space for card games, television piano playing or for lust reading, writing and relaxing 43 J, ,gf-'se 'hs Yr F ' . l ' si m . . I . . . I . .5 f . e ' ' the , . . A , . I . I . . .. I K llr, .' 'Q 9 ,J ' X ir ' A ' C W i I fr fp' -'ox Lyn F H , 26 to 'C V I i . -,

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X is s fi The orders of those in authority must be carried out without hesitation if the team is to carry out its mission expeditiously and efficiently. To insure that infractions of my regulations and those of the Uniform Code of Military Justice do not go unpunished, l maintain a Master-at- arms force to keep order and apprehend violators. To insure that the legal rights of all the men under my Captain's command are scrupul- ously observed, l also maintain a legol Office. ln addition to providing leQGl guidance for all types of courts- martial, the Legal Officer acts as an advisor to men in the preparation of WlllS, deeds, powers of attorney, Gnd assists in legal matters concerning civil authorities. ,, Xlll. . l E11 if' f , af -af ,JD-

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