Kiska (AE 35) - Naval Cruise Book

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1 tMovem nt ggg old. JJ 6 1 .fzifl No one ever said it would be easy. Life at sea is a hardship that the average civilian can not even lufgin to compre- hend. However. sailors make the best ol' it, whether it be hard at work or enjoying some Llfe At Sea The following photo- graphs were taken in hopes of conveying thc day-to-day existence the men of KISKA lived for so many months. Some ofthe photographs re- veal the busy nature ol' lil'e at sea. while others Paperwork tbelowl is a never-ending tas wi? R spare time to read or watch television. speak of the many good times had by all. The largest department onboard is Deck. And it's no wonder due to the abundance of daily chores Because ot the corrosive nature of salt spray on the ship's skin frequent painting tabovel is one of those 30 necessary requirements. ...Q

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The balloon tbelowl says it all. WW, A Glimpse At Smiles PREL DE Prior to USS KlSKA's departure on September l2, l988. the crew was involved in various activities that were designed to bring to- gether their families and friends. Whether it was a picnic in a local park or taking a cruise around the San Francisco Bay, the theme was always the same: all of us are part of a much larger family than only our immediate one. The photographs depicted here reflect that sense of family: a sailor filling a balloon with air for a small girl, someone else ex- plaining how the ship functions and a group running a race in the name of fun and friendship. Although this period was brief, it provided everyone with fond memories that certainly helped during the lonely months that followed. So, the prelude to Our Song Of The Sea was not sung by only the men of KISKA, but by their families and friends as well. And it's because of this that we all, no matter where we're from, can say we're a family. if 1. Xi s A Glimpse At Leaming A Glimpse At Cooking C 5, if 'F A Glimpse At Support 6 : .Li . A Glimpse At Friendship A Glimpse Ar Play A Glimpse At Power A Glimpse At Family ' 4. F .

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