La historia y los detalles tecnicos de la flota de combate de los Estados Unidos, segun se ha compilado de fuentes oficiales. [The history and technical details of the U.S. battle fleet, as compiled from official sources.]
The enlistments of those who are less than 18 will expire when they reach their 21st birthday. Apply today! Navy Recruiting Station, Post Office Bldg., Bangor, Me.
The old adage of Jack becoming a dull boy without play is is part of the Navy's creed. Sports break the routine and form a useful part in training for the fitness to win. Athletic competition developes a cool head, punch, and the initiative that successful naval warfare demands. Afloat and ashore, even during war, every sport is precticed and at the Newport Training Station 10,000 lusty youngsters cheered the winners. The Navy guards the road to France--Back it up!
United States Navy offers to American citizens, of good character, of ages 17 to 29, inclusive, and in sound physical condition, the best chance to see the world, save money, learn a trade, and serve their country. Ships of the Navy go to all parts of the world. Navy life is healthful. Athletics are encouraged. Mind, soul and body are trained. A Navy man's pay is clear money. No expenses except for clothing, and a $60 outfit (enough for one year) is given free to every man to start with. A man without a trade is started at $17.60 a month, clear money,--with a chance to learn a trade; with a trade, as high as $71.50 a month. No strikes, no "lay-offs." For good men, advancement is rapid. On re-enlistment, increased pay. After 16 years service, retirement in Naval Reserve on $48 a month. After 20 years service, retirement in Naval Reserve on $65 a month. After 30 years service, retirement on 3/4 pay,--plus $15.75 a month for allowances. If disabled, a liberal pension. Every year 25 men are picked from the ranks to go to the Naval Academy, Annapolis, to be made officers. Ask your postmaster or apply at, or write to Navy Recruiting Station, and full information will be furnished you.
The Log Tossing the first sixteen-inch shell to open the European offensive and firing the last big naval bullet in the Pacific campaign--these are the outstanding mileposts in the 39-month fighting career of the U. S. S. Massachusetts. The Japs have capitulated; details for carrying out the formal surrender ceremonies have been arranged for the official end of World War II. The stories that make the war history can now be released and "Big Mamie" has one of her own. It may not be spectacular, but it reveals a ship manned by resolute and efficient officers and men who turned in a workmanlike job and who more than once received "well done" from the Admirals. It wasn't always easy going and the grind was monotonous but ... here's our story. When peace came to the Pacific, Mamie could look back on a long and action-packed career. From the time of commissioning on May 12, 1942, until the end of the war in mid-August, 1945, she had logged over 225,000 nautical miles, her journeyings taking her all the way from Casablanca to Tokyo and the China coast. She had taken part in some thirty-five engagements with the enemy. She had sunk or damaged five ships, including the mighty French battleship, Jean Bart. She had taken part in nine bombardments of enemy territory, three of which were directed at the Japanese home islands. She had destroyed or assisted in the destruction of at least eighteen Japanese aircraft. Her scout Kingfisher planes had rescued seven aviators downed by enemy fire, often performing the rescues within sight and range of Jap guns. Thanks to her fire-power and speed, she had lent invaluable support to the fast carrier task forces as they carried out their mission of crippling Japanese air-power and seizing control of Pacific skies. Our ship has been a workhorse of the Fleet. She was always in there pitching when there was fighting to be done. She went about her tasks without ostentation and with a high degree of competence and skill gained from long hours of practice and of combat.
