Lofberg (DD 759) - Naval Cruise Book

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S Z Z Q ' AFTER ENGINEROOM Front row, L to R: Rietman, MM2, Barton, MMI, Holk, MM2 Middle row: Hall,FN Weiss MM3,Bomarito MVI3 Rob t MM3 E , , , , , er s, , herhart, FN. Back row: ENS Long, Rienke, FN, Wencker, MM3, Eatmon, MM3, MacMurray, sq , FN, Robison, MMC. ' I , , , M division consists of Machinist's Mates and MM strikers y Their primary task is to utilize the steam from the firerooms to produce power, both electrical and mechanical, which is used for li hti h ' ' ' ' ' g ng, eating, cooking communicating and propelling Thou h , , - 21 T shorthanded much of the time, they maintain and repair all machinery pertainin to mai g n propulsion and power generation, Which includes i turbines, reduction gears, compressors, generators, eyaporators, pumps, and many other pieces of machinery too numerous to list here. These men must also stand eight hours of engineroom Watch 2 1 . , . Q E i E 2 E i i , y N

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DI VISI O E. l 1 ,., U 3? -5' f 4 6 , Nfwvwaaeaww FORWARD FEREROOM Front rowg L to R: Rolison, MM2, Walker'MMl Lord MM2. Middle row: Aleto, MM3, Hobbs, FN, Trombley, FA, Dunaway, FN. Back row: Willians, FN, Carter, MVI3, Carlson, MM3, Barber, FN, Kozub,MM2 Lynn, MMC. ' each day, serve as members of damage control parties, and keep the appearance of their spaces up to Navy standards. During evening hours, these men might be found studying correspondence courses in preparation for advancement in their field of Work, attending a movie for relaxation, or discussing plans for their futures in the Navy or as civilians. Although the every day life of the Machinist's Mates has been only touched here, it can readily be seen that they are fine examples of typical American sailors.