Tallahatchie County (AVB 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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Left to, Right: Cusick, Owens, Vance, Williams, King, Denkinger, Stuve, LTJG Hoffman, Coalter, Garza, Smith, Tipsord, DeJulio, Davenport, Samson, Morris, Guhl, Kreis, Pearson, Byrnes, Hurdle, Green Left to Right: Weatherford, Bell, Majetich, Jolley, Cooper, Williams, LTJG Hoffman, Johnson Grier Jensen Donanberg, Kelley ' ' '

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DECK DIVISIUN First Division as it is properly called, is responsible for all the equipment directly associated with mooring or anchoring the ship. All lines, Winches, gypsies, Wildcats, anchors, and chains, must be thoroughly familiar to each and every deckhand, as it is at times of great urgency that his experience and judgement will be put to the test. First Division is also responsible for the maintenance of the hull, main deck, boats, and davits. It is Deck Department that loads vehicles, weapons, and supplies, on and off the shipg repaints your compart- ment when the finish begins to fadeg and mans the duty lifeboat should you fall over the side. WEAPUNS DIVISION In addition to the 40mm gun mounts, small arms armory, and torpedo magazines, Weapons Division has its reputation to maintain. Their incorrigible diet of beer bottles, flasks, and highball glasses Qnot to mention their contentsy has earned just fame throughout the Mediterranean. Many a time these handsome ruffians have bestowed upon a local pub or winery the product of years of education in the school of interior redecoration, an art which they have unquestionably mastered. f.-0-if