Eye on history - Illustration
All Hands, March, 2004
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* 1950
Women attend familiarization courses in electronics, structural mechanics, machinery, storekeeping and control tower operation during an eight-week training course at the Airman School. During the training, Navy personnel are instructed in starting engines and stand-by positions.
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* 1928
Sailors aboard USS Connecticut (BB 18) take some time off on the Fourth of July, to have a little fun aboard the ship during a cruise around the world.
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* 1888
Sailors aboard USS Boston stop their daily activities for a group picture. Boston was later renamed USS Despatch (IX 2).
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* 1984
A molder aboard USS Yellowstone (AD 41) pours molten lead into an already prepared mold made of sand.
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* 1928
Benten Dori was decorated during U.S. Fleet Week, for the arrival of the Great White Fleet to Yokohama, Japan.
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