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When disputes couldn't be worked out in a civil manner,
the "Smoker" was the next best step. They relieved a lot of tension aboard
ship for all
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The oilier or tankers would
fill us up and then we would fill those around us from our large tanks.
I am watching the operation from the flight deck. Note the mattresses lashed
to the ship for airing.
Photo by, Cpl. Warren R. Smith |
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Space on ship was at a premium. When the canvas stretched racks were not being used as a bed, they were storage lockers. Photo by, Cpl. Warren R. Smith |
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The enlisted living area on the Valley. The area will soon be filled with all those with hopes of clean clothes. Resting on the laundry bags from left, LCpl. Boumans, Pfc. D. Ward, LCpl. Alston, Unknown Photo by, Cpl. Warren R. Smith |
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Notice the zinc chromate used to fight corrosion. Some of the crew chiefs got carried away or frustrated with the activity. Photo by, Cpl. Warren R. Smith |