Lexington (CVA 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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2nd Division started the cruise with a large percentage of new men 3 new to the Lexington nd even to the Navy. But by the end of the cruise no one could say that they weren't Ei sailors to a man. The first exercises were rough, but as the cruise progressed the amateurs became experts. And as with every other division on the ship, this group became a team, proud of the Lexington and of their job. Illll ll0 LTJG R. R. Proctor 2nd Division ENS A. C. Beeson 2nd Div JO

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