Kenneth Whiting (AV 14) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1958 volume:

WHIDBEY IS WAKE OF THE mnmo PACIFIC OCEAN ass mmne RmeAsrcRurse tlG i 57- (iim i 5% .71 « j y I lie sciip iinr l,-iiJcr Kciniclh Viiili)i,j wtii liitmclicJ in h J ill lin u)ni, Wiisnnhiloii , iDui L ]iiippcJ lo supply iiiiJ iiniinliiii! loinj junnjc rcdm- ' ' )iai??aiicr sciipuiiiL-s. ConiDiissioiicJ in June, 101 I, l!ic IJ.C-C ' hvi ' ?sc is 7 vclowi of WoiLI ir II iinJ {lie Korean dnnpoujii. L n niinJ lor llie closnuj staqcs oj the war lUjainst jopon, llie lenJer move J Iroin isLinJ lo islonJ in llie locijio provianni provisions ana material services to aitodieJ patrol squaJrons. Slie JolloweJ tlie I ' . S. Wival I ' orces in the islana-hoppina ciniipa njn that uH iinately lea to Japan. I wice Jiirina tlie jiqlitina, she haJ close calls jroiii Japanese air strikes. Oil I ' lilhi Islana, two Japanese suiciae planes attacKcJ, one crashiinj into the flialit Jech oJ tlie carrier KanJo ph, aiichoreJ 1000 yarJs jroni the Whitiinj. . t Saipan, the Whitiinj s quiis aownea an enemy plane hut it ' s enaine smashed into the siJe oj the ship close to the water line. Siirviviim not only air raias, hut several typhoons, the lender parti- cipated in the invasion oj Okinawa and the operations ac]ainst the Japanese homeland. She earned battle stars for each oj these operations. y .fter tlie war and kejore heiiny decommissioned in 10 , the Whitiiu] took pari in the Idcijic atomic homh test. In lOc ! sue was recommissioned and stationed at i an Dicl o, C al. Since then the vessel lias had several tours oj duty in the l ir hast, completing! the latest in July, 1050. Last IX cemher tlie tender was transjerred jrom San Dieqo to a new home port at Whidhey Island Xaval Air Station at Oak llarhor, Washinaton. rhe Whitina is named in honor oj Captain Kenneth Whitin ?, a pioneer oj Xaval aviation who died in 1043 ajter 3o years oj service. Captain Whitiinj, who was taiijht to fly hy Orville Vn jlit, hecame the Xavy ' s sixteenth aviator in 1011. In World War 1 he hecame the commander oj the jirst Xaval air unit in France. He also held command of several suhmarines and the aircrajt carriers Lancjley and Saratoga during his distinguished career. IT HAS BEEN TRULY STATED THAT, THEY ALSO SERVE WHO ONLY STAND AND WAIT. WITH THIS THOUGHT IN MIND THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE USS KENNETH WHITING AV-M AFFECTIONATELY AND WITH DEEP SINCERITY OF HEART DEDICATE THIS .957 CRUISE BOOK TO THOSE DEAREST TO EACH ONE OF US. TO YOU WHO TEARFULLY SAID GOODBY ON 12 AUGUST, ,„7, AND UTTERED PRAYERS FOR OUR SAFE VOYAGE, AND THEN PATIENTLY WAITED FOR OUR RETURN, WE WANT YOU TO SHARE WITH US IN OUR ADVENTURES IN THE FAR EAST, VSS KtmMTH WKXTITIG HMETM WMITl - 1 THIS IS THE STORY OF THE 1957-58 FAR EAST CRUISE OF THE USS KENNETH WHITING. AS YOU TURN THE PAGES OF THIS BOOK YOU WILL BE TRANSPORTED. BY PICTURES AND STORY. TO THE MYSTERIOUS AND INTRIGUING PORTS OF THE FAR EAST. WE INVITE YOU TO SHARE IN THE FEELING OF SADNESS AND LONELINESS AS WE DEPART OAK HARBOR IN AUGUST 1957. COME ASHORE WITH THE CREW AND SWIM IN THE BEAUTIFUL WATERS OFF WAIKIKI BEACH IN THE SHADOW OF FAMED DIAMOND HEAD. OR PERHAPS A SUKIYAKI DINNER DATE IN JAPAN, OR A SHOPPING TOUR IN FASCINATING HONG KONG. THE CROSS ROADS OF THE FAR EAST. YOU WILL SEE US DOING THE LITTLE JO BS THAT GET THE BIG JOBS DONE. YOU WILL SEE THE AIR DEPARTMENT WORKING WITH THE SEAPLANES OF VP-42. YOU WILL ALSO SEE THE MEN AS THEY CARRY ON THEIR WORK THROUGHOUT THE SHIP. IN THE GALLEYS. THE MACHINE SHOP AND THE MANY OTHER SPACES OF THE SHIP. MOREOVER. IT IS THE STORY OF AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY AS IT LIVES, MOVES AND FULFILLS ITS MISSION. BRIDGE POSITION Whose gonna peel all them spuds? Chow to satisfy the ever present appetites of Our crew is handled by the Supply and Deck division in preparation for a long cruise. All G ' ,ll._t ' till, I ' A titling v ay to say goodby larnily worship. . . • ■:: at With a friendly rudge we ' re on cur way. ■ f A last long look over our shoulder at Stateside; o vision that hod to last us for many months. Three things we can ' t escape : death ! taxes! and those cotton pickin ' shots ! All ahead full Make mine a Cheeseburger. y { I ' K - ' ( c N r _T-2v_ r -V _ ' ' -_- r- C L H mAH There s a lot more to nawait tlian aikrki Bcacn... the Mormon Temple, Pimcn howl, a id ))iany sicj its for tiTe aave)7tiiroiis ioiirrst, hut we spe)it most of our sp time s vii)ii}?nnj, sur Diiy, or just plain loafing at the beacli. All too soon vc Icjl Hawaii ana sai ca for liic C ricnt . . . Inc pleasures of our nncj visit, sonictnucs foiiiiJ in a party on the ncacli, sometimes in the beauty of a tropical sunset . . . now just jonJ memories. s: ! . HAWAII Remember Pearl Harbcr, The USS ARIZONA. 1 he first stop Of our rar hast cruise was romantic Honolulu , situated on tlic Island oj Oanu. Tlic Island is tlic main resort of tnc Hawaiian group, a lana OJ smiling people, soft nree:es, swaying palms ana the gentle rhythm of the hula. Here, too, is Waihihi with it s coral reefs ana shimmering hlue waters, crowds of sun worshippers, outrigger canoes, ana always the ever present Uiamona Heaa. I ' or those who aesirea, a tour of the Island of (Jahu was available. I he tour stopped at the palace of Ojueen LiliOKulani, the last ruling monarch of Hawaii. here also was a stop at the JVational Memorial Cemetery in the grassy crater of the e.xtinct volcano, the ancient Hill of Sacrifice. I his is the resting place of the famed writer, hrnie Pyle, and many thousands of servicemen of the Second World War. I he trip included the breath -taking view from gale swept Pali, a high moun- tain precipice and then down to tne sea to a place of special interest to movie fans, the secluded surf washed beach where the Burt Lancaster-Deborah Kerr movie From Here to Eternity was filmed. Here, too, was the lava nlow Hole through which the incoming hreakers send a spout of water into the air. lowering oko Head, a well hnown land marh, was not far away. Here sparhling crystal- clear water reveals colorful coral formations on the ominous cove bottom. I his also is a shin divers paradise. Hawaii was a fine starting point for our cruise. J he ne.xt nine days were spent looking forward to our ne.xt stopping point, ) ' OI OS( ' KA {and mail call!) Grass Skirts 57 version. v WKOSUJCA iiiiiilJltS Paul David Stroop was born In Za-ncsvillc, Ohio, 30 October 1004. He attended high school in Mobile, Alabama before his appointment by the 7th. Con- gressional District to the U. S. Naval Academy. He was commissioned Ensign upon graduation from the Acaaetny in June 1020. He was ordered to the USS AR- KANSAS in September of the same year. When detached from the AR- KANSAS he returned to the Academy as a candidate for the 1028 Olympic team. After returning from the games, he reported to the Naval Air Station, PcJisacola, Florida for fliciht instruction. He again returned to Annapolis in June 1032 to attend the Naval Post graduate school of Qencral Line instruc- tion followed by a year s instruction in Applied L omiiuDiications. While L oinmanding Officer of the ESSE.K, in Oriental waters in 1052, he invited the former Rear Admiral Toshi- tane lakada, of the one-time Imperial Japanese Navy, aboard to talk over the I attle of the Coral Sea. During this battle, RADM Stroop was aboard the L ' SS LEXINGTON, and e.x- Admiral Tahada commanded the enemy. When relieved of Staff duty in April, he assumed command of the USS MAKINAC, a small seaplane tender. Later that year he was ordered to the Navy Department, Washington, D. C, for duty in the ' - ■ S. tleet 1 leadguarters, plans division. While there, he was assigne d to accompany Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King to the Conference in Ouebec. Subsequently he attended the conference at Yaha and Potsdam. After his duty in Washington, early in lO-J.J, he again returned to the Pacific Fleet where he served as Plans Officer on the staff of Commander-in-Chief, Pacific until August 1045. Returning to a shore assignnient in September, 104S, he became E.xecutive Officer of the General Line School, in Monterey, Calif. From August 1050 to June 1051 he attended the National War College. The following August he assumed command of the CSS I RINCETON, Later he took command of the carrier ( ' SS ESS E.X. November 1, 1053 he was appointed to his present rank of Rear Admiral while servi ig at the Naval Ordnance Test Station. In February of lOc he was ordered to relieve RAD. i J . L. J ixon as Commander Taiwan I itrol Force. J le reported aboard the flagship USS SALL JUCJW SOL ND on the loth day of April to assume his duties to protect the off-shore islands of the Pacific from the Bering Sea to the North, to the Indian C -ean to the South. In 1020 he married Miss Ester E. I lolscher of Jnilinyiore. . ' trs. Stroop and their r t r . . ' Captain RADM PAUL D. STROOP r a Cliarlcs IzJwarJ vV ' vr iii ' U u ' .i;- A i( in AtLiil i, CicorLjia en Fcl- nuiry 25, lOL ' ' , son cf Mrs. C. J:. v. . vr . ..u .7- 7 tlu- L,lc Mr. C. I:. Kok-rlson. lie .UtciiJc.i prinuiry scliools il . lLi}itLi ■.TiJ ln jli .--c7;l ' i ill BciUclicm. Pcinsylvaiiio, .111 J . JJis.vi, New YorL. ( ' poll c.v„rlcli u, .. A ;; ; scL ' . ' l Captain iKoL ' rlsoii .UlciuL J (. ' riicl I ' ni- versily al Itliaca, ! ' csr ) ' ork. I h- then eulcrcJ the I ' . ' . A ' .iim . caJc:uy in the class of 1020 aiiJ was coiiiiiiissioneJ tSnsian in lOcc After jraaiiaiiiuj jroiii the Wival AcaJeiuy, Captain Kohertsoii heaan his I Naval career on the I '  MA KI Lhlll:. P, I CL-12, where he was junior Watch an J -ij Duly Officer. l-:taineerina Watch anJ Duty j Officer, anJ assistant Naviaator. . fier finlshina his Jirst tour oj duty he was then reaay to explore the niysleries oJ Naval aviation as cj stiiaent aviator at Pensacola, FloriJa. When he receiveJ the horj earneJ ana much covetea wiinjs o) the Naval Aviator, he worked jor a time as a Naviejator, Communications C yjicer, ana Plane Commanaer in Patrol Sipiaaron II sFvnN. Diiriiui the period prior to World War II. our Chief of Staff rejoined the HJack Shoe Navy doing duly on an oiler operating out of San Diego, C w . and on the I ' SS NJJW i ' KU:ANS, a cruiser operating out of I ' earl llarhor, T. II. . t the outhreah of World War II Captain Kohcrtson donned Hrown Shoes again and served in vorious patrol SLjiuidrons as Plane Commanding L fjicer. lie then received orders to Commander j-jeet . ir Wing ld ' l: os Air Croup Commander and to organise, plan, and conduct slialcedown trainnig 0] new PPM squadrons. In 1044 through 10 5 he was ComnionJing Officer of the seaplane tender, CSS BARNHCAT, AVI ' -12. and in 10-17, after working as Navigator on the aircraft carriers CSS PlULIPPINIl SPA and USS FRANKLIN D. ROOSPAdiLT, was transferred to the Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, where he assumed duties as Superintendent oj . viation Traininq. In 10. p) he became Chief of Staff Officer of Commander Fleet . ir Wing PLIAPN and in August of I Oz I , while serving as Fxecutive Officer ahoard the I ' SS ' P. K. W. . was promoted to the rank of Captain. From 1053 to 1055 Captain pohertson was the Commanding (.yficer of Transport Squadron SIX and on July 20. 1037 reported to Commander F ' leel . ir Wing ON P to relieve Captain F. S. Lee of Chief of Staff duties serving under Rear .[dmiral Paul I). Stroop. Captain Rohcrtson married the former . tiss Pleanor jiatcher, daughter of Major Cieneral J. S. Halcaer, Id. S. Army Ret. , in August oJ I03S. Fhey have a daughter, jMiss Darrin Robertson , Ij, and reside in Dunedi n , Florida. CAPT CHARLES E. ROBERTSC (;CHflr iPATPf r ITV V Commander Taiwan Pafrol Force-arriv ng. o T 1 Piped abocid Welcome aboard Admiral ! ' jickly moves from Pine Island to Kenneth Whiting. We quickly become a ' Flag Ship. s - V mmin w - A Standing ENS CH. Powers; ENS P.S. Lynch; ENS C.R. Lyons; LT L.C. Bender; LT J J. Sullivan; LTJG M.C. Predoehl; LTJG J.F. Wisner; ENS W.B. Bailey; ENS F.A. Storms Sitting LT D.A. Beyer; LCDR W.H. Godshall; CDR R.H. Davis; CDR M.F. BarHeld; CAPT CD. MotI; CDR CD. Krantz; CDR W.R. Wagner; LCDR K.J. Overdiek; LT J.M. Charles 4 : r!kj S m : . 1st ROW Henry, L.W. RMSN; CliFford, C.W. RM-1; Gonzales, J.D, RMCA, Drake, C.t. TE-2, Slaley, L.R. RM-2 2nd ROW Wunderlich, C.W. RMSN, Mclvan, K.D. RMSN, Taylor, F.C. RMSN; Chompeau, R.G. RM-3; Lillard, JO. RM-3 3id ROW Silber.iagel, A.C. RMSN, Goldlarb, H, RM.3; Davis, W.G. RMSN, Steward, S.T. RMSN mt ' ' •f ' Je-i - ' ■ ' - ' W f e M rt 35 ' nf ' '  iUAi 1st ROW Gendron, P.E. YN-1, Melville, C.E. PHC; Legrande, J.G. Jr., AGC; Kovol, J.J. YNC; Belew, C.T. PNC; Momosea, S AG-2 2nd ROW Shade, W.L. YNSN; Register, C.R. YNSN, Storck, T.S. YNT-3; Morgan, F. SN; Spikes, H.P. SN; Santacruz, F. AK.3; Hilgendorf, R.R. YNT-3; Norrid, R,W. YNT-3; Pawlicki, R.R. SN 3rd ROW Key, T.M. YNSN, Howell, F.L. SN; Mnrlin, G.R, YNSN; Freeman, D.L. AGAN; Rarnnqer, D.R. SN, Frith, D.W. SN, Robertson, N.H. AK-3; Corbett, H.T. SN, Hausauer, H. SN . Inifcnaf Moat siirroiiiiJiuij laic Z -wf! -.jAS m Li-iokin a aero?-: [lie iii il ,)iu- L iii sec L cn. Mac.Xrt iiir s orn!:r i;e,KL]naiL-r: i m - ' € fUJlSAX ' S Bl:Al ' TY Kl:I-IJ:Cr!:D IX XHARBY RICH lADDIES. ' ' timmmiSBtmm Strange sighli. Interesting people. Delicious food. Japan is a shutter bug ' s dream with it ' s picturesque gates and graceful bridges. 1 !tm 7 i . V r ' -- . ' b. ' -H - ' V..■: j ■■c ' ■ ■ - v;:i :;.C ?? THE ANCIENT BEAUTY OE MODERX JAPAN. ■, ' - - ' . _- JAPAN Japan lias ona nccii a lavontc ihciiy coinilry for )iavynici!, ana a arcal pari of the reason Jor (Ins lias rccii I lie JnciiJ incss oj llic people in Japiin. lis may PC parl y aue lo the jacl llial ajler llie Secona Wor J War ihe aovernina mi ilary forces aid )iol p ay llie part oJ aoniinating conquerors, at east not on tlie inJiviJiia eve . Our occupation jorces niaJe a sincere effort to unJerstana tlie Japanese. o i iese peop e, a s:inJ or a po ite wora or ijesture is oJ iitniost wort i. I le variance in customs ana traaitions oj tlie Japanese peop e are readily apparent. A ai ' cat westernisation trena has reen sweepina Japan at an ever increa- sina rate. An example oJ this may he seen in the younaer aeneralion oJ the Japanese people. I heir taste in wearina apparel has chanaca Jroin the traJitional getas {wooden sandals) ana himonos to peaal pushers ana nohhy sox. I ' or ihe most part, the Japanese people lead a simple lije. One oJ the Jirst thincjs a visitor notices in a visit to a Japanese home is the almost complete ahsence oJ Jiirnitiire. About the only Jurniture he will JinJ in a home is a dressinq table and a small, low dinner table, hoth oJ which are movea out oJ the way when not in use. Ihe Jamily hneels around the tahle when eatinq their meals Jrom tiny dishes which would seem more in place in a doll house. Meals are coohed over a small charcoal burner called a hibachi. In t ie winter t ie libachi serves t ie purpose oJ centra heatinq Jor the lome. Carpets are non-existant and their place IS taken ny woven straw mats called tatamis, wliich are always hept scrupulously clean. 1 his cleanliness is insured hecause shoes are never worn in the house, neinq deposited on the stoop hejore enterinq. One doesn t lean aqainst the wall in a Japanese home cither, because it would be very easy to jah an elbow throuqh the rice paper wall. Japanese people are very hard workinq, and necessarily so, hecause oJ the Jairly inhospitable land in which they live. Centuries oJ Jeudalistic lije have linked them to the land or the sea, and every available Joot oJ land is under cultivation. Japanese people are traders too. hecause Japan has always had to survive; shrewd- ness IS another oJ their inqrained qualities. I he hard lives the people lead has never kept their spirits down, and it seems that they are the happiest people in the Orient. Perhaps it is hecause the sim- plicity oJ their lives has made it possible Jor them to enjoy to the utmost the pleasures and heauty oJ their land. to you too, Iio icy : One Of tlic worla s greatest copy artists — caiiqnt m t ic act. QiiaraiilccJ lOO ' O Qcisha QirU, oi volu nionev back ! Typical 7iativc Jrcs l J .h.uh .iwr m jay Colorful Lira ia I ' malc in 1 akarazuka 1 hcairc. i_l r -)■■ ri Z ' - . OKINA WA The ship s own BUCCANEERS help celebrate our arrival to Okinawo. Then afterwards let ' s hit village two anc • S - ne of Okinawa ' s many picturesque tombs that dot the island OKINAWA (j ic of tnc first tilings vcc were tola about I our Far East cruise was the rather gruesome ' fact that our home port would he Buckner ■ %(tf iv Bav, Ohmawa. However alter we liaa been A? ' ' h ' ' awhile, oiily to leave right away to ■ i spe 7ci weehs on ena in aavancea bases like hgat hay in the Southern Philippines, (Dhinawa s pleasantly cool hreezes, fine clubs ana friendly people loohea mighty gooa to us. WW -i Ohinawa , a )iaine that has neconie a regular part of the American vocabulary, was unhnown to most of us in the W estern W oria until the spring of 1043. Prior to that time it was only a aot on the map — a lonely, subtropical islanci no one carea about, that is until the Japanese convertea it into a mighty bastion guaraing the approaches to their homelana. W e may not have Known much about L ' hinawa before we arrivea, but it s a aifferent story toaay. We are well acquainted with the military facilities, the fine P. . stores, and we guichly felt at ease around the villages and the small people. I he sight of the neat terraced land where the Kyukyuans had tilled every available inch became a welcome sight ., .,. ..,„.,. . ..c ., c. We take care of our first plane overseas. Sea-Drome operations. Let it down easy. niiMn ' t nut n Sen-Plane On the deck? ' ,BOVE : Tea-House of the August Moon beauties. ELOW : Meanwhile, back on the ranch -. Typical of street scenes in Naha, Okinawa. s V fe ' fteii ;. Okinawa ' s most popular worklruck 1 horse--power style. t No mechanical troubles here. ' ' V, ■■ ' f ' -. ' bi ' MiiA 1 Kids are alike tliu world around. Ram I Ram I Go away and come back some other day 1 nrirs !? ' 1 ' Just taking TAIWAN Taiwan Teamster Local No. 76. Stars and Stripes, a symbol of liberty for Cfiiang Kai Shek ' s stand against tyranny. You fieard it the guy piped ' knock off sfiipj work ' Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Lamps, shoes, music, you buy, we sell. 7i ' K, 1 ' I ' . ' F - Come on Joe, throw a Penny Hard work. I gotta cousin on a ranch in Texas. ' 1 -A v_ The First Lieutenant ' s happy, the Chinese paint our sides. Price? Our garbage, yet. y HOMO KONG icturesque Chinese Junks escort us on our way into Hong Kong. Elain did this (typoon that is) m J The Pearl of the Orient. Ancient Sampans are homes tor Mcdrm C liinese. I I I I I mmmt J - A ' Souvenirs anyone ? m $k -. -i A- J From I lie l il; one sees lloiig Koiijj Willi Kowloon sLrclchcJ across llic wav Ihc Peal: sets the settincj for this waterfront scei Hong Kong s version oj haltimorc Row-Houses. -..A.., R..-- ;.. 7 - ,„ R, „, :;-,. 7, - - ' IL. Tiger Balm Pagoda. , ■■.-■- ' - - M S ' ' Sf .,. • fl ' ft l Jfe feLL - HE £HyML View of Hong Kong from Tiger Balm Gardens. -J Z Two Petty Officers gaining techniques on Chinese torture. They haven ' t learned yet? k t 1 i ,•}} t ) b A tour of Tiger Balm. Click ! Click I Click ! k) ' ' rf f pOi Guided tcurs were well attended during our stay in Hong Kong. Stops included fine meals in excellent restaurants, Aberdeen (the Floating City), Tiger Balm and other highly interesting and enter taining places. ' . ' - . en PHlUPPiNBS tj i«.,,,_ . if . ' C .. ! ' • -jI- - •i Almost half-way around the world from Boston, Dallas and Seattle lie the neorly 7000 islands of the Independent Republic of the Philippines. An ancient Filipino legend tells of a powerful giant who carried the universe on his broad shoulders until, tired and in anger, he cast his burden into the far-reaching waters of the blue sea beneath him. Some of the fragments disappeared, but those that stuck up above the surface of the oceans formed the continents and the islands of the earth. The people of the Philippines also have a story concerning the beginning of man. Centuries ago, the legend relates, o god and goddess lived on earth. Becoming lonely, they took clay, molded it in the form of human figures, and baked it. On their first attempt they did not bake the clay long enough; the second time they baked it too long; but on the third try they baked it just long enough. When the god and goddess breathed life into the figures produced in the three bakings, the first set became the white race, the second the black race and the third became the brown race. Thus according to the legend, the Filipinos, who belong to the brovyn race, were the perfect product of the gods. The land itself, a mountainous, heavily wooded terrain has a total area just a little smaller than our own state of Montana. The islands lie near the equator which explains it ' s hot, and a humid climate. The temperature hardly ever exceeds the mid 90 ' s but the humidity is very high, thus making the climate very uncomfortable. For the most part, English is the language spoken, but there are also more than 80 different dialects. To get to Manila, the largest and capital city, by ship, you will have to pass many famous spots including Corregidor and Bataan of World War 2, and your vessel will have been navigated through a maze of enemy ships sunk there during the war. Manila is a city of the old and the new. There has been a great amount of construction since the war. Several grim reminders still remain, among those are the walled city or more commonly called old Manila. K REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES '  ' Jii ' Wv.J ' « ' flN ' VILL GE OF SAN JOSE - 4| ■H£ JX WRS !K if saw n-J • ' a i 7 ,k - .if . -; • ■ .• , . _■- - ■ ai I fe.; ISLAND OF MINDORO. Modern posi-Wcir construct loii rcf ccU s jcirp conlrasi io vi aLTc hjc. .• -,. - : All slrcci iiuprovcnicnl asscssmciils here. J lie rhi ippincs- where the h iie oj the iinjhl nieels l ie (.70 J oj l ie Jay MHMflM SCENES OF THE WALLED CITY Roman Catholic Cathedral cf Manila. JB t4 ' vtJ K K ' i l t ! B 3 In Old Manila. The poor are very pocr How ' s this tor a view from t That ' s a Sailboat ? ? ' YS. Rex Lcwallcn Jr. oj Sana Springs, Okla. JSlts. Lcury ' ycc jr. of rcii acoUi, I ' oriJa Airs. IXirycll McLaUi-ihliii oj hvcrt on, Was ' iDnyloii Airs. i]cori.jc L]icKm .7 oj nisnuvK , Xorl i Dak ' ola Mrs. J larolJ Cpasscr oj Xalioinii Cily, Co ijornia i . A ' Tftc e uict ctmc r M jM ss Sandra Dierks oj EvQing, Nebraskl jSiiss A.nncitc his icr of Poncnaloula, La. i ilss ki ccn Woiiiiicj of iS cw Wcstmi)ii$tcr, B. C, CanaJa Miss Ann Stoker oj Bur Icy, IJalio Miss Janic Bjcrk «P ' . ' 0om s of en been called a liscriplion is a true one. op e there must be organ- adm ' mislralive leadership, force, and a fire depari- munily wilhoul religious aciivities or hospitals, theaters and athletic events? Our floating city must also have a barber shop, cobbler shop, a store and laundry. Above all, our ship has people. We have repairmen, deck hands, shipFitlers, yeomen, signalmen, and gunners mates. The USS KENNETH WHITING has its community organized into departments and divisions. In the pages which follow, these divisions are pictured and discribed. I uniiJiiiy t LCDR JENE L LESLIE In order to keep track of our many projects and our many people, much time and effort is expended on paperwork. For The Word you turn to the directives and Plan of the Day issued through the Administration office. For printing paint chits and other necessary local forms and for mimeo- graphing The Word, there is the Print Shop. Each event of note in your military career is recorded in the Captain ' s or Personnel Office. Is it school information, naval training courses, or educa- tional advice and advancement you want? Then by all means the Training Office is your best bet. Courts-martial information and legal assistance and advice can readily be obtained from the Legal Office. for matters of the spirit and personal problems the Chaplain is always available. Last, but for from least, such all-important matters as shore-duty or that long hungered for annual leave are functions of the ADMINISTRA- TION DEPARTMENT ! LT EUGENE M. SMITH Chaplain : ►a. x %|J | 1st ROW Lynch, J. YN-3; McDonald, B.J. LI-2; Leslie, J.L. LCDR, May, C.R. PN-l; Kirby, C.R. YNT-3 2nd ROW McBride, C.L. SN; Karvoski, T.J. SN; Cass, T.B. SN; Kamclu, J.K, SN,- Swank, R.E. SN; Magee, J.E. SN; Alkyer, P.P. YNT-3 Yeoman Smith checking paper work Naone, print shop superintendent. ' .... , The eyes and ears of the ship ! ! C C with its RadcH ' , plus the visual signal lookouts all provide the all importer eyes of our ship to carry out its assigned mission. Radii 1 and 2 provide us with our ears handling all types o messages which have included the following .- TERRY JC 7 LBS. 9 OZ. BORN 20 SEP. MOTHER AND DAUGHTE, FINE. When we are at sea, the Radio Gang copies th Press, thus providing us with our morning paper. Strange o it may seem, the radio section carries on one of the mos loved or the most griped at functions on the ship. Yoi guessed it, the Post Office ! The Skivvie-Wavers of the K. W. stand alert visua- watches on the Signal Bridge for twenty-tour hours of every- day, including holiday routine. Yes, these men are our Signas Men of O-S Division. R H. C. BOUTTE OPERATIONS DEPT. HEAD Aerology or Wea ' her-Guessers as these boys are more popularly known by, is the Navy term for Meteorology. They have our deepest sympathies ! Bess, Elaine, Faye, Inez, Judy, Kit and Lola all gave Aerology trouble. If you haven ' t already guessed, these ladies ore Typoons. We give our Thanks to the over-worked and under- paid bunch who hibernate in the photo-Lab. They are never heard, seldom seen, but always working though seldom do they get due credit. If for no other reason, the Photogs have, with the help of our good Chaplain, earned their keep by their fme judicious and inconceivable work that went into the book you are now holding. To sum up, the Operations Department contains a great bunch of Operators all working together to make our ship function well and our cruise successful. ACTING DEPT. HEAD i ' 1 1st ROW Mason, R.W. AG-l; AgapoR, J,M. TEC; Hoover, R.A. LCDR; Merfeld, M. LTJG; Musgraves, J.L. RDC 2nd ROW Welch, R.E. PHG-3; Nyce, L. AG-3; Yahna, L.M. AGAN; Wall, J.R. SN; Luoma, F.C. RD-3; Amsler, C.E. PHG-3; Edmonston, C.R. SA; Melancon, R.J. YNSN; Harris, H.W. PH-2; Hook, E.R. AG-2; Chase, W.F. RD-3 3rd ROW Simon, M.J. SN; Cecil, P.R. RD-3; Young, P.H. RD-3; Long, B.W. AGAN; Alfieri, F.A. AGAN; Pealer, R.D. RD-3; Howe, C.F. SN; Wilson, D.B. RD-2; Faulkner, L. RD-3; Garza, R.H. PHG-3 0=I DIVISIO Aerographers Yohna Way tracking a v eather balloon. HcOu pnotographer C. F. Luhmann PH-1, printinc for rriiise book. te ' V V - ' t ' ■HMiiiiififii 1st ROW Carter, M.H. RM-1; Hinerman, R.C. TE-1; Noble, R.E. LT; Heina, M.E. RMC; Hess, N.J. TE-2 2nd ROW Jones, C.L. RMSN; Hoefler, B.J. RMSN,- Darago, M.J. TE-2; Sholty, J. TE.3; Heitman, G.P. RM-3; Blumer, H.A. RM-3; McLaughlin, A.N. SN; Myers, D.K. RMSN; Halbert, J.W. RMSN; Clinton, J. A. RMSN 3rd ROW Walker, G.D. RMSA; McCarthy, M.F. RMSN; Colwell, H.W. TESN; Rogers, A.F. RMSN; Funk B.C. RMSA; Holt, J.S. RMSA; Barksdale, G.L. RMSN; Turner, R.H. RMSN, Hetfield, F. RMSN; Burnette, C. W. RMSN; Thrasher, J.L. RMSN D ]0 I V I I  hi. J 3rd ROW Woods, Q.C. ET-2; Sprouse, M.A. ETC; Bland, P.N. CWO; Liebeck, R.C. FT-I; Smith, A. ROW Thiemens, B.M. ET-3; Patton, H.L. ET.3; Rohrbough, J.W. ET.3; Massey, J.D. ET-3; Peery, Douglas, B.R. ET-3; Reynolds, B.A. ET-3; Holdsworth, T. ETRSN ROW Henderson, R.N. ETRSN; Sheesly, D.C. ETRSN; Hopkins, R.A. ETRSN; Topping, C.L. ET-3; W.H. ETRSN; Hayes, E.F. ETSN; Schneider, J.A. ETNSN Sandford, f.f- The Far East Cruise gave opportunity to many boys to attempt to prove they were men by growing beards. We the Cruise Book Committee submit this picture of B.R. Douglas ET-3 as a classic example of a fine growth of whiskers. They ' re RED ! ! y 1st ROW Medina, S.J. SA; Bates, I. A. SM-1; Noble, R.E. LT; White, L.E. SM-3; Neil, K.D. SM-3 2nd ROW Oliver, F.C. SN; McDonald, C.H. SN; Severson, R.O. SN Severson taking a Semaphore message. Left to Right : Donnell, Medina, Oliver LCDR J, W. ELMORE SUPPLY DEPT. HEAD It is said thai an Army moves on its stomach, the same holds true for the men of the Navy. Food, though valued so highly in the overall operation of a ship, is handled by only one of the four divisions of the Supply Department. Clothing, electronic repair parts, machinery repair parts, and all the literly thousands of other important supplies are handled by the other three supply divisions of the USS Kenneth Whiting. The S-1 Division is the stores section of the Supply Department, to the men of this division goes the job of taking care of, ard issuing of supplies required aboard ship. These m.en handle everything from pencils to spare parts. If you think you have troubles because of having to get up at 0530, think of the cooks and bakers who have already been up for one or more hours getting things ready for your breakfast, not to mention the men who have to stay up late so that you could have night rations. These men are the men of S-2 Division or the Commissary, who are responsible for feeding the crew. The ship ' s store, geedunk, laundry, barber shop and cobbler shop all come under the S-3 Division. Clothing and small stores is another important part of S-3. It is this division that takes care of the crews ' needs, be it a haircut or a new pair of whites, these fellows are the people to see. The job of feeding the officers of the ship falls on the men of the S-4 Division, these men also take care of the Wardroom, Officers ' Staferooms and are responsible for the general upkeep of Officers ' Country. i ii t i 1 1st ROW Stalvey, J.E. AK-1; Brady, A.W. AKC; Hurst, H.R. ENS; Davis, W.A. SKC; Crasser, H.N. SK-1 2nd ROW Conner, N.E. SN; Maghan, D.A. SK-2; Hessel, R.G. AK-3; Farley, H.F. DK-1; Kirchgesler, K.V. SK-3; Boyd, R.W. SK-3; Johnson, J.O. AK-3; Prunty, J.L. SKSN 3rd ROW Frelot, O.B. AN; Shelton, C.W. SKSN; Shelnutt, B.J. DKSN; Clare, J. P. SK-3; Yaros, M. DKSN 1 PAY-DAY I Connor, N.E. Boyd, R.W. both SK-3, holding inventory 1st ROW Kennedy, D.F. CS-2; Mast, R.P. CS-1; Shurick, G.A. CWO; Williams, J.K. CSC; Vanko, G. CS-1 2nd ROW Halquist, V.A. CS-3; Gross, A.L. C S-3; JuLcn, W.T. CS-?; Eitr, D K. C S-3; Brcck, J.D. SN; Kleinsasser, V.V. CSSN; Lehman, B.J. SN; Wallace, R.A. CS-3; Owens, P.J. CSSN Hope this will taste better than last time 1 Just smell that meat cooking • 4ttf ' 1 .J v - br h-i ) - m ■■ ., K.E. SH-2; C.;tl ■ A .■; H . Shunci, L-. A CVVU, Jones, i t. SHC, Hensley, T SH- ' ;, 2nd ROW Chisholm, L. SH-3; Francis, G.G. SH-3; Stammer, H.W. SN; Fowler, L.E. SN; Beckham, B.W. SN; Rowland, B.K. AN; Ennis, D.D. SN; La|oie, K.A. SH-3 3rd ROW Tamoria, T.V. SH-2; Fleming, E. SH-3; Lind, N.A. SN; Winters, F.C. SHSN; Salvio, E.G. SD-2 JK-: ' ■ - A typical busy day for the ship ' s store. Haircut anyone ? 1st ROW Hortizuella, B.A. SD-2; Hermosura, R.R. TN; Dacapias, R. TN; Caguitia, L.A. TN 2nd ROW Harrington, M. SD-1; Gamboa, V.P. SD-3; Baskin, K. TN; Bolton, T.W. ENS; Cox, W.G. SD-3; Spinks, H.O. TN; Battles, N.A. TN 4 DIVISIO Harrington Baskin en|oying their work. iiJl ' J:t ' : LCDR W. H. LOCKLIN NAVIGATION DEPT. HEAD Did you ever hear the one about the Navigator who was a ttempting to chart a course through the English Channel? The Skipper wished to be brought up to date on their position. Well, said the Navigator, I ' d advise you to take off your hat, according to my calculations we are in the middle of St. Paul ' s Cathedral. Not very funny but it does point up an important fact the importance of our navigation department, with Lcdr. Lockland as Navigation Officer and a Cme staff of quartermasters who know what they are doing, and we are glad to say that they are doing it well. Strictly confidential ! - It is noised about the ship that the Navigator has a secret agreement with the Chaplain, if the Navigator can ' t fmd the stars, then the Chaplain starts to pray for some. Apparently they ' re both successful, at least we ' ve arrived wherever we set out to go. Phillipine Sea, China Sea, Formosan Straits, A land-fall on Diamond tiead, you name it, our friendly Navigation Department will take you there. 1st ROW Donnell, J,D. SN; Miller, T.A. QM-3; Locklin, W.H. LCDR, Nelson, RE. QM-1; Cornelio, S. QM-3 2nd ROW King, D.W. SN; Wright, C.F. AA; Warner, R.L. SN ¥ I I Nelson takes a bearing upon coming E E T C. BLASKOWSKY ENGINEERING DEPT. HEAD If old AV-14 is to bs a mobile air base, she ' s got to be able to move, and she ' s not going anywhere without the Engineers who make steam and put it through the right valves to the right places at the right times. But moving isn ' t everything; there also has to be water, electricity, {r3sh air inside the ship, refrigeration and many other nice things all produced by the Snipes. Also the Damage Control Specialists must spend long hours at drills and exercises, teaching the rest of the crew how to save the ship in case of serious damage. 0 Ji z t 4 i I 1st ROW Goodfellow, D.W. EM-3, Villarie, D.A. MM-1; Olsen, RE. MMC; Richards, G.B. EM-1; Keller, M. V. MR- 2 2nd ROW GnfTin, L.W. FA; Zang, R.G. FN; Bassett, N.A. MM-3; Higgins, J.J. EN-3; Lafollette, R.L. MM-3; Streib, W.C. MR-3; Davidson, R.L. MM-3; Gicking, G.E. FN 3rd ROW Williams, T. FN; Clifton, C.C. FN; Mottox, K.W. FN; Hussey, F.M. FN; Hockett, R.S. FN; Mann, G.J. Jr., FN A DIVISIO L. to R. : Villarie, MM-1; Colbert, J.O. MM-2; Mauk, MM-3; GrifRn, F-« - t ■ I : ? N C ilKv. I i( ■ . . il ■ i ; i ■ i I k. ■; . 1st ROW Gcurd, V.L. BT-3; Bov.man, H.C. BT-2; Zerkle, W M. BT-1; Witherow, E.H. WOl; Pearrow, F.H. BT-1; Beaber, BT-2; Westfall, J.E. BT-3 2nd ROW Petty, L.O. FN; Prokop, R.P. FA; Bulew, C.H FN; Broad.vay, K.E. FN; Cutler, W.V. FN; Runions, C. FN; Swiger, P.D. FN 3rd ROW Lavelle, W.M. BT-3; Pitts, R.R. BT-3; Reep, J.D. FN; Martin, L.A. BT-3; Clark, W.E. FA; Hagerman, H. H. FN owmon and Sniilti o jree it ' s hotter than H i m. M I k 1st ROW Porter, A.L. EM-3; Justis, A.T. ICC; Brown, S.C. CWO; Turner, R.V. IC-3; McShan, E.N. EM-3 2nd ROW Shravner, S.S. EMFN; Wentz, D.E. EM-3; Stone, J.C. EMFN; Parker, C.H. FN; Wilkerson, G. M. FN; Burns, B.R. Jr., EMFN; Anderson, D.C. EM-3 3rd ROW Tankersley, R.V. 10-3; Patterson, R.E. EMFN; McLaughlin, D.E. EMFN Hey ! Be sure and get that movie machine working ! Lewallen, R.H. IC-3 and Hardy, R.M. FN, haven ' t failed us yet I 1st ROW Kwaitkowski, E.R. ME-3; Petit, M.R. DC-1; Knecht, L.G. DCC; Ensling, E.G. FPC 2nd ROW Robinson, C. DC-2; Phillips, J.J. FN; Coins, T.G. FN; Stanley, L.E. DC-3; Hale, I.L. DC-3; Braswell, G.R. DC-3 3rd ROW Buckley, D.W. FA; White, L.R. FN; Atkinson, J.l. FN; Bardsen, R.A. FN; McAfee, R.C. Jr., FN; Smith, J.R. FN I V I n Cumshaw job being worked on by Atkinson and Bardsen. 1st ROW Bell, F.J. MM.3; Deboo, D.L. MMC; Vyilherow, E.H. WOI; Hawkins, E.H. MM-1; Smith, R.J. MM-3 2nd ROW Young, J.L. FN; Manouel, A. FN; Davis, G.E. FN; Christ, G.L. FN; Templet, G.W. FN; Vivis, J. MM-3 3rd ROW Bunge, F.M. MM-3; Harris, J. FN; Blackshear, W. FN; Utz, W.L. MMFN Parker, R.J. MM-3; Stevens, G.E. MMFN; Fargis, J.D. FN Vd ..i LCDR CLARENCE G„ SOMMERS The Deck Department is made up of approximately 80 men who are segregated into two major divisions; the First Division being responsible for the forward half of the ship and the Second Division for the after half. Within the two divisions, but operating as a seperate organization, is the Gunnery Gang which is reponsible for the operation and maintenance of the ship ' s armament and magazines. The primary rates assigned to the Deck Department are those of Boatswain ' s Mate, Gunner ' s Mate, And Fire Control Technicians. The department is responsible in general, for the cleanliness, maintenance, and operation of the ship ' s boats, cargo handling gear, armament and all associated equipment. In addition, the responsibility for cleanliness and maintenance of the ship ' s sides, weather decks and equipment thereon falls under this department. Some of the routine work performed by the department is as follows: maintaining a boat schedule while in port, hoisting cargo aboard, painting the ship ' s sides and decks, standing lookout and lifeboat watches while at sea, manning gun stations at General Quarters, issuing paint and cleaning gear to other deportments and many other jobs essential to the proper operation of the ship. Isl ROW Kirk, K.R. SA; Heape, C.L. BM-3; Seggie, G.A. BM-2; Blackley, W. Jr., BMC; Moon, l.F. BM-3; Dobson, R.H. SA 2nd ROW Ricks, C.T. SN; Smith, J. A. SN; Davis, C.A. SN; Miller, A.F. SN; McGhee, O.H. SN; Slahl, D. E. SN 3rd ROW Ridge, E.J. SN; Silva, E.R. SN; James, R.J. SN; Burton, W.J. SN; Hale, C. SN FIRST DIVISIO 1st ROW Sexton, F.E. SN; Gonzales, J. A. SN; Clinard, D.W. BM-3; Stnphn, J.L. SN; Dillard, J. SN 2nd ROW Mitchell, R. SN; Parrent, J.K. SN; Griggs, K.R. SN; Jefferson, D. SN; Stotler, F.L. SN; Hart, H. 6 ' ■ . S ' ' I kl 1st ROW Cisneros, T. BM-3; Babm, D.E. BM- 1 , Stem, E.N. LT; Poeppel, P.G. BM-2; Zenor, W.M. BM-2 2ncl ROW Phillips, E. SN; Beals, S. SN, Papen, K.J. SN; Scudder, G.A. SN; Stayton, L. SN; Shanahan, W.J. BM-3; Morns, J.D. SN; Knare, P.M. SN; Breitmarth, A.T. SN; Allen, CD. SN 3rd ROW Burchalter, B.C. SA; Starmer, J.C. SN; Knapp, D.J. SN; Thompson, C.S. SN; Eyestone, W.A. SN; McFadden, J.W. SN; Chitwood, D.W. SN; Mills, J.D. SN; Holt, D.P. SN; Sample, S.C. SN; Faulk, J. A. SN fe 1st ROW Davidson, D.E. FT-2; Harris, E.D. GM-2; Higby, C.A. FTC; Georin, B.D. ENS; Manns, H.L. CMC; Knight, W.A. GM-1 2nd ROW GriFRn, J. A. SN; Magarian, M.K. FT-3; Muckler, W.A. FT-3; Bolton, F.R. FTSN; Ballard, H.W. FT.3; Coon W.H. GM-3; Gutierrez, P. GM-3; Vikis, J. SA 3rd ROW Poppas, R.D. SN; Win|um, O.R. FTSN; Czuchoj, D.A. SN; King, C.W. SN; Wilson, H.F. FTSN; Hagar, T.A. Jr., SN ipas, R. D. SN; Vikis, J. SA; Hagar, T. A. SN I n p We ' re the Air Department Affectionately known as the Ahdales. Our sorrows and woes may make us foes As we cry our sad tale. We gas and oil, we arm and foil, We mend the leaks and stop the squeaks. We pack the chutes and carry loot, We rig the buoys and sweep the lane To make the landing safe for each plane. Our boats run early and very late To keep the schedule up to date. We fix the weapons and gadgets too And hold the gripes to very few, Three divisions, V-1, V-2, and V-3. Now this sad tale is near its ending And I think it needs no mending. We just work and do no fighting Because we ' re the Air Department Of the Kenneth Whiting. P. S. ' ' The smoking lamp is out throughout the ship while refueling bowser boats I James E. Brunzell CWO USN V-I Division Officer 1st kOW Nuller, M.P. AB-3, Pettry, k.H. SA, Andreas, M. AB-_ ' ; Coco, F.H. AB- I ; McOuire, S.W. WO ' ; Patterson, W.L. AB-2; Richardson, D.L. AB-3; Hernandez, J.J. AN; Barron, R.R. AB-3 2nd ROW Champion, S.H. AN; Lambert, D.D. AN; Sales, B.J. AN; Heifner, A. AN; Martin, E. AN; Hunter, H. AN; Munsell, B.M. AN; Campbell, T.F. AN; Daniels, H.H. AN; Evans, W.l. AN, Kivlehen, D. R. AN 3rd ROW Heider, E.R. AB-3; Ramey, T.W. AN; Pifher, S.E. AN; Thompson, R.E. AN; Morrs, V. AN; Russell, B.M. AN; Pope, C. AN; Dwight, G.E. AN; Gonzales, J.T. AN; Mickey, D.R. AN; Baler, D.A. AB-3; Klassert, S.W. AB-3 V=l DIVI i. cV% Nutler, Hernandez, Evens ° K R. an d M,,.y. 1st ROW Henderson, R.D. AMC; Eshom, D.E. ATC; Stroud, W.W. ADC; Zari, A.B. AEC; Deardueff, V.A. AD-1 2nd ROW Gibbons, T.A. AE-3; Crawford, K.W. AT-2; Haack, R. AD-2; Mynck, S.D. AE-2; Harris, R.W. AM-1; Howard, B.C. PR-2; Hart, C.R. AD-1; Ekstrand, A.D. AD-2 3rd ROW Cerkoney, F. AhJ; Papke, RE. AD-3; Wilkinson, L.H. AN; Helms, B.L. AN; Hawley, T.L. AM-3; Ciccarelli, A. SA; Dejarnatt, W.H. AN; Leeper, J. A. AT-3; Kirksey, B.E. AM-3; Cerkoney, N. AD-3; Mitchell, R.A. AD-3 1st ROW Versteeg, L.H. AOC, Jones, E.F. W03; Byers, R.L. W04; Shaltenburg, E.L. AOC; Roberts, J.T. AO-1 2nd ROW Prator, G.F. AO-1; Canaduy, G.M. TM-3; Ncyes, R.E. AN; Howell, J.C. AN; Covington, W.B. AO-3; Lembke, A.H. AO-2; Paine, D,B. AO-1 3rd ROW Abernathy, R.E. AN; Steffenson, R.O. AN; Wright, C.F. AN; Gray, H.F. AN; Chapman, I. J. AN; Slover, D.D. AO-3 ¥=3 DIVISIO Burnley, W.F. AO-2; Abernathy, RE. AN H « v l H J ' H l j l H 1 1? T EDICAL Insuring the health of the crew is the main function of the Medical Department. The Medic ' s job is a varied one, one which entails more skill and responsibility than the eye of the casual observer can discern. The routine medical care given at sick call is only a part of it; included are the inspections of the ship ' s food supplies, water, living spaces and messing facilities -and the inevitable shots. Dental Officer It is the Dental Department ' s responsibility to provide adequate dental care for our crew by examining periodically and subsequently treating those in need of treatment. The Dental personnel — in providing Dental care — restore, remove, and replace teeth and also treat diseased conditions of the adjacent soft and support- ing tissues of the mouth. Additionally, they do dental examinations, provide for cleaning of the teeth, and repair and adjust dentures. The personnel of the Medical-Dental Department believe they have the Can Do spirit, and they practice what they believe. LT DAVID R. TEN EYCK Medical Officer W ' 9B_. - 1 if k ' i . I -. 1st ROW Bartee, J.L. HMC; Brown, J.W. CAPT; Ten Eyck, DR. LT; Spencer, V.L. HM-1 2nd ROW Slovin, W.T. HM-3; Langston, K.F. DT-3; Leva, N.H. HM-2; Pulsifer, C.T. HM- P. DENT. Langston, K.F. DT.2 Hohnsbeh. J.W. HM-2 Jewkes, R.K. ME-3; Mathias, B.O. AD-1; Dixon, U.L. ABC; Holhouser, J.L. BM-2; Riley, M.D. GM-2; Nyeste, G.R. AK-3 ASTER=AT=AR The WHITING ' S Master at Arms force consists of approximately half a dozen men. The Chief Master at Arms is the direct representative of the Executive Officer. The basic functions of the force are to assist the OfTicer of the deck, to maintain discipline throughout the ship, to assist in the handling of liberty parties, to assist in the processing of all new drofts of personnel, to ensure the safety of all prisoners, and to supervise in the rigging and unrigging of church, movies, and other special activities. This is only a partial list of duties of the ever-active MAA ' S. ©liankugtutng Sag Thanksgiuing Diimer Mmn U S. S. J(cnncllt Witlling JIV.14 2S J o ' imli-Lx 19f 1 While the Chilled fresh Shrimp Cocktail and the Lemon Wedges were telling the Saldnes of tha blessings of our Thanksgiving. Mr. Tom Turkey said to Miss Virginia Baked Ham your Corn Bread Dressing is most attractive with the Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Ciblel Gravy to help such fine Vegelobles as the Snow Flaked Potatoes and Buttered Green Peas present a nice setting for the cheery Crcjnberry Sauce. The Sesome Seed Rolls are just the thing to set off the traditional Pumpking Pie with Whipped Cream and Hot Mince Meat Pie for a holi- day meal, with such drinks as Hof Coffee and the most wholesome of all good food Fresh Milk. And now last, but Far from least is our SALAD BAR The Celery Hearts and Assorted Olives are as good as our famous Waldorf Salad and Garden Bowl with all this and the Assorted Dressing one should give thanks for such a season we ore able to enpy. Daily class in CIC conducted by Lcdr Hoover, CIC Officer. Ll. Noble getting the latest score All hands watch a hit beincj mode on the sleeve target. KtNUeTH One of many ' signs ' Manilian hospitality. indicating typical friendly ..._ .- . ? J Noon hcur recreation. Sitting : J, P. Clare, C. Hale, J.K. Komalu, R.L. Meeks, S. Ccrnelio, D.A. Moghon Standing : Ens. Gearm, R E. Moscn, J. Harris, N. McMiller, E.N. K4cShan, R.V. Turner, P. Taylor BASKETBALL bitting : J P. Clare, C. Hale, AT. Blish, R.J. Pappen, R L Meeks, P Taylor Standing : O.H. McGhee, T.L. Watson, D. Jefferson, C. Heape, J.D. Donnell, W.J. Wright, J.K. Kamalu SOFTBALL Jerry Hernandez ) D.E. Wentz and R R. Lyall Our Father, we give Thee thanks for all the blessings of life, and today especially for those that are ours m this free land; for abundance of food, ths wealth of the earth, the opportunities for work and play and wholesome living; for freedom of speech and press; for opportunities of education, and with gratitude in our hearts for Thy abundant mercies and blessings we ask that Thou wilt continue Thy good and protective hand upon us and make our nation great in that greatness v hich alone is pleasing to Thee, even the righteousness that is the redoing of utmost obedience to Thy precious word .... Amen hile we were busy making plans to entertain 200 children on Christmas day- Bob hope and Jayne Mansfield paid us a visit at white Beach and enter- tained us with a two hour show. The show was up to Hope ' s usual laugh- packed productions. He frequently re- ferred to the Kenneth Whiting as the Margaret Whiting, which brought laughs and remarks throughout the crowd. Blond, curvaceous Jayne wiggled her way onto the platform amidst the more than usual wolf-calls and whistles and did her best to present her unique talents to us all. But as one crusty salt was heard to remark: widda ' profile like dat- — • who needs talent ? ? Perhaps we should mention that the Cruiser Los Angeles also got in on the entertainment. She tied up on the other side of the pier. In short, that poor pier iust couldn ' t have accommodated another boat I I BOB HOPE AND GUESS WHO? Man what a mob !! Hey Cook, throw another bone in the stew, we got guests ! Foster Fathers standby your kids are arrivina. K. W. CHRISTMAS PARTY The Spirit of Christmas was felt by all hands on 25 Dec. Two hundred boys and girls from Tsugen Island took over the ship, (and our hearts) and helped us all celebrate what could have been a very lonely Christmas so far from home. Special Commendation should be given to all those who worked so hard, especially the galley and mess-deck crews. It was a tremendous task to feed two hundred extra mouths, but the guys who cook, and fellows who serve and clean up, did the |ob with great spirit. inding Barge invades Tsugen Island to carry children to K. W. 131 ' ' [•!! I Hey Goitrude why for y ' think we hav ' ta stand here so long ? II Hmmm, this one seems a ' sukoshi ' small, but r sweat. Now this is how you hold your knife- ' --- ▼ .?4B CRUISE BOOK STAFF Officer-in-Charge CHAPLAIN E. M. SMITH, LT Editor-in-Chief H. W. HARRIS, PH-2 Editor C. E. LUHMANN, PH-1 Business Manager R. W. MASON, AG-1 Production Manager HIROSHI SUGA, Liaison Section Photographers H. W. Harris, PH-2; R, E. Welch, PH-3; R. H. Garza, PH-3; M. L. Gordon, PHGAN Writers Chaplain E. M. Smith, LT; R. E. Welch, PH-3 Layout H. W. Harris, and R. E. Welch CRUISE BOOK COMMITTEE CHAPLAIN E. M. SMITH, LT C. F. LUHMANN, PH-] R. W. MASON, AG-1 D. A. VILLAIRE, MM-1 K.W.CRAWFORD, AT-2 The Cruise Book Committee has thoroughly enjoyed the time spent in compiling the material for your 1957 Cruise Book. A vote of thanks is hereby expressed to all who aided us in making suggestions, standing by while we attempted to get your pictures and in general helped make our efforts pay off. We wish to acknowledge the high degree of help and guidance given us by our Production Manager, Hiroshi Suga of Toppan Printing Co. The excellent quality and pro- fessional appearance represented in this cruise book is only a sample given us by Suga-san. Printed by Toppan Printing Company, Ltd. 1, Nicho-machi, Tmlo-ku, Tokyo, Japan WHIDBEY IS. WAt E OF THE mfftrnQ PACIFIC OCEAN