NEW MISSION for CS'S
WASHINGTON - (WAVMEWS ) — The Sea
bees,whose world war II slogan "CanDo"
made them famous, have been assigned a
new mission in the nuclear age Navy.
Officially knownas Naval Construct
ion Battalions, the Seabees will pro
vide Mobile Task Forces for use in the
recovery of important shore facilities
following large scale attack, isolated
nuclear weapon accidents or natural
disasters, such as fires and floods.
Rear Admiral E. J. Peltier, CEC,
USN, Chief of the Bureau of Yards and
Docks and Chief of Navy Civil Engineers,
announced here that the Bureau has
establiched mobile base recovery train
ing organizations at the Port Hueneme,
Calif., and Davisville, R. I., Con
struction Battalion Centers.
The Seabees will be trained to move
in on the scene of any emergency or
disaster anywhere at anytime. The Navy
is particularly interested in the use
of Seabee Task Forces to assist friend
ly nations stricken by catastrophy
such as occurred recently in Agadir,
Morocco, and Chile. Studies are now
being made to determine the possibility
of air-lifting Mobile Recovery Task
Forces and their rescue equipment to
scenes of disaster.
Admiral Peltier explained that the
Mobile Construction Battalions have
the basic capabilities, background and
equipment resources to form the nuc
leus of the base recovery forces. The
Seabees will train all members of the
Seabee reserves throughout the country
as well as other Navy Personnel in the
specialized skills required for base
recovery operations. -usn
FOR SALE s (l) Fishing Rod and Reel.
$15.00 Excellent condition, (l ) zenith
Portable Television $100.00 Excellent
condition. For information, Call Ext
490J during working hours. Ext. 716J
after working hours.
FOR SALE s Men's Amethyst ring (size
9) with 2 chip diamonds for half its
retail cost $40.00. Contact Hogue Ext.
365 or 367 during working hours or Ext.
113 after working hours. ________
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Thousands of. special^copper medals,
newly-minted from parts-' of the United
States Frigate "Constellation", now
berthed in Baltimore,will provide life
time free admission to the Navy's old
est vessel for the fortunate owners.
The medals, struck from comer spi
kes used in the original construction
of the ship in Baltimore in 1797, are
being used to raise funds nationally
for the restoration work required to
put the "Constellation" in original
condition. The medals are being dis
tributed on the basis of one for each
dollar donated.
Every dollar raised by this means
will go towards replacing deteriorated
planking, frames, masts, bulwarks and
the hundreds of other items needed so
that the "Constellation" can remain
afloat and take her rightful place as
a national shrine.
Completed several months before the
famous U.S.F."Constitution", the "Con
stellation" saw action on numerous
occasions during the 18th and early
19th Century. She remained on the
Navy's active list until 1955,and dur
ing World War II was the flagship of
the Atlantic Fleet. A stout link with
our heritage, the "Constellation's"
preservation is felt to be a national
responsibility.
Souvenir Medals are now available
from your Division Officer or LTJG
GRUNAWALT, the Legal Officer.
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NOTICE: The regular monthly meeting
of the Bering Amateur Radio Club will
be held at the club station Sunday
evening 16 October at 1900. Anyone
interested in Ham radio is invited to
attend.
FOR SALE s 1 upright Piano - "Starr"
perfect condition in perfect tone-Dark
Walnut - $250.00. 1 Kenmore Ironer -
like new - $90.00. Can be seen at Qtrs
C-7 or call 693-W.