McKee (AS 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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ABOVE LEFT: As the Tactical Communications Officer, LTJG OSBORNE decodes information. ABOVE RIGHT: CAPT WATERMAN and CAPT GORHAM confer together to decide what actions to take during GQ. LEFT: The bridge serves as the heart of all operations during a GQ. BELOW: YNl CROOKS pays close attention to instructions during an Abandon Ship Drill. BELOW LEFT: Crew members apply first aid to the mock injury of PNSN SENTER.

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GENERAL QUARTERS GENERAL QUARTERS! Flooding or fires can happen at any time of the day or night. If the inport damage control party or the flying squad (when at sea) cannot control the casualty within five minutes, GENERAL QUARTERS is called away. General Quarters is also called when a combat situation occurs. To ensure that the ship is prepared to handle such a crisis, drills are held periodically. Every crew member dons battle helmets, buttons their collars up, tucks their pants into their socks, and musters at their assigned battle stations. LEFT: CAPT GORHAM tensely observes the ship ' s response to a casualty during a scenario. BELOW LEFT: QMl VOELZ concentrates on navigating the ship. BELOW RIGHT: YNl DREAMER patiently awaits for the end of an ABANDON SHIP Drill.

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Yea, the fish was big. It was so big, I had to scare it away . . . like this! OOOHHH, but this hamburger is sooooo goooood! No sir, I think you leaned against the PKP bottle. We salute you. You ' ve done it. One year of hard work. You ' re proud. You ' re adventurous. You are MCKEE. My recruiter told me I was on my way to a real adventure. Trying to get through this line for chow is turning out to be a real job!