Seadragon (SSN 584) - Naval Cruise Book

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Bill Boden goes to Sam Jernigan for his weekly ear-lowering and beard trimming. Part of the at sea routine was correspondence .. Q0 - ug 5'--. Ken Carter shows the results of falling asleep in the barber's chair. courses. Here Sam Jernigan prepares a lesson for the American Government Course. 3' ff L 1 The chief of the Boat, Ken Cox, Sffikesa pensive pose,

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QUALIFICATION! The goal of every officer and man when he reports on board a submarine is qualification. Many months of hard work are spent learning the ship's systems and capabilities to the satisfaction of the qualification board. Qualification serves the primary purpose of insuring that the Submariner knows enough about his underwater home to be able to handle the routine and emergency tasks that come his Way while aboard the submarine. A qualified Submariner is trusted by his shipmates to be able to reachfor the correct valve and turn the correct switch in an emergency. As a symbol of this trust and hard work a qualified submariner is awardedthe coveted Dolphins which mark him before all as a member of an elite and close knit group, The smiling faces of Isaac Lopez, Jack Hamilton, Fred Marlette, and Al Dunow are indicative of the pride and pleasure that comes with earning the Dolphins. Captain Ray Engle is equally pleased to be able to give the recognition that such an important accomplishment deserves as he presents the Dolphins to all the newly qualified Submariners. JN.

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-fe X Bt 0 n -,. -ff- Soup d0Wf1 finds A1 Meyer, George HUFSQ and 5feVe Rocky DeVoid makes a point during aheated discussion. Stevenson combining sandwiches and crackers with concentrated study. V K, X i i iillliit A catchy tune by Bill Owens ejects anote of laughter from Ray Witter on the OOD and CICWO pause during a lull in a long transit. Billy-club at his side, Leon Boats Rydberg is ready for all comers. Eli 'vw- -.