Lake Erie (CG 70) - Naval Cruise Book

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Is this what they call a submersible pump? CHEERS Flooding, flooding!

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Men vs. Machines . — . Idle handsarethedevil ' splaything ' saida wise man of inactivity. Surely, hespoke not of Repairdivision. Machinery, Repairmen, DannageControlmen and Hull Technicians:Three different job descriptions, each having its own specialties and criteriathat must be met toconsiderourjobs Well Done . Three ratings filled by men from all over the country. Each with a different background. Each with a different goal in life. Butwith all the differences, each man possesses a like mind-set and sense of pride that stems from teamwork and accomplishment; toiling undertheever-present dead- lines, strainingtodearthe next hurdle. Hopingthatthe next hoopthrough which wejumpwilltake us out of the frying pan, but notintothefire. These pressuresfrom machines thattestthe strength of men will neitherswaynordistractusfrom performing tothe best of curabilities; any task, howeverdire. Sincethe beginning, there isalwaysagroupof people called upon to burn the extra oil, to go the extra mile, to laugh at The Wing and a Prayer . We are the men you know and love, the group that is sent to repair.

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HT3 Rogers HT3 Hunter at the Graffiti Bar MR2 Laguna collects money for BINGO Night