Lexington (CVA 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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ANCHOR MEN COME FIRST The First Division has the men who control the two huge anchors Which bulge from each side of the bow. They clean and paint the first third of the ship's interior and exterior and they man the gun mounts during General Quarters and Air Defense. Gone are the days when they were the wettest and coldest men on board any ship. Today's First Division on the LEX is safety sheltered from gales and spray by the hurricane bow which covers its major space, the forecastle. LTJG R.J. CARR IGNORING MEN STRAINING ON CROWBAR TO PRY UP ANCHOR CHAIN, FIRST DIVISION MAN CTHIRD FROM LEFTD PAUSES AND POSES

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