Koelsch (FF 1049) - Naval Cruise Book

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1st Division m BM3 Webb f BM3 Mitchell ' ' BM3 Lockard I i BM3 Dalton f - ' 5 BM3 Tanbarge SN Van Houton SN Paxlon SN Nixon SN Wilson SN Musick SN Pragor SN McDonald I SN Candolaria SN Joris SN Harris SN Richardson

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ic aaa ' a Though we ' re usually seen about the main deck armed with a paint scraper or a paint brush, our division is respected by most because we can do most anything. We ' re responsible for painting and preservation of the hull exterior and topside spaces. We operate and maintain the ship ' s boats, anchors, anchor windlass, and all underway replenishment stations. Underway we man the bridge around the clock with Helm ' sman, Lee Helm ' sman, lookouts, and the Boatswainsmate of the watch We man the gun ' s for the gunncrmates, bring fuel on board for the Engineers, and transfer supplies on board for the entire crew. We also have the honor of being named the 1982 COMIDKASTFOR Indian Ocean Olympic Champions We ' re a Division with pride through teamwork in every thing we do.