Lexington (CVA 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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During the cruise the Medical Department has carried out its primary function of caring for the sick and injured. In addition many programs and special problems in such fields as preventive medicine, sanitation, safety and training have been handled. Some of these programs are Well remembered by all hands, such as inoculations and first aid training. The Lexington at present boasts of one of the most modern and Well equipped medical facilities in the fleet. 1 2 l

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R 'zillvlf H xsff J' N, f Ml, 1' S9 The duty Of the Dental Department while Ella West Pac cruise is to keep the crew is 616 Tlexlngton dentally fit. The department 11-ealllllpped for almost any WPG Of dental me im OT emergency. The clinic provides and itr. aPPT0Xtmately 35 men per day, . 15 antlclpated that by the end of Tmlse OVCI' 9000 dental procedures will lave b een completed. lllllVlSl0 LT T. A. Lekas Asst Dental LT M. C. Hack Jr. Asst Dental 3