Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Artifacts: USS Ranger 1960 Yearbook Gunnery Department

Okay, we finally get to the guns with the Gunnery Department.


The Anchormen.  They keep the forecastle (the bow) of the ship clean.  



The Second Division takes care of the quarterdeck (the aft of the ship).


The Third Division maintains other parts of the ship.

                                     

More maintenance guys.  They are also involved in refueling and replenishing. 


Here are the heroes: the Side Cleaners.  Actually, I'm not kidding.  Talk about an un-glamorous backbreaking job.
 

The fightin' Fifth Division mans the carrier's guns.
          
                                   

The Fox Division provides the gunners with "firing solutions."

                                   

G Division handles the ordinance.


The GM Division handles the guided missiles.


Finally, we have the ship's Marine Detachment.  I wonder if they feel like they're operating in a foreign embassy or something.  They're Navy, but clearly their own separate culture.

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