The Texas Steer (U. S. S. Texas), Vol. 7, No. 4, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 1, 1936 Page: 1 of 4
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FEBRUARY 1, 1936
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THE CHIEF ENGINEER SAYS
Volume Seven.
Number Four.
At Anchor,
San Pedro, California.
The subject of advancement in ratings
is again of paramount importance. There
will be openings in practically every ra-
ting in the department in the very near
future, and in addition, approximately
the same opportunities will be available
each quarter in the coming year.
It appears to be a good time, and it al-
appears to be a good time, and it is al-
ways a good thing, to stop and look the
situation over.
The old proverb “Every thing comes
to him who waits,” has no application to
the present day Navy. You’ve got to get
out and hustle for yourself and prove
you’re a better man than the other fellow
if you expect to get anywhere. These ra-
tings are not going to be presented to you
just because you’ve been around a couple
of years and ought to know enough to
deserve one. Nor is a “Crow” going to
light on your arm just because it is drap-
ed over your bunk in a convenient posi-
tion. You’ve not only got to be qualified,
but better qualified than a lot of other
people. There are a lot of ratings, it’s
true but there are a lot of men who want
them and are willing to work for them.
While the subject is still fresh in our
minds we might look a few facts in the
face. The last time we had a series of
advancements to make there were men
in the ship perfectly qualified by length
of service, by conduct, and by what might
be termed routine performance of duty,
but they couldn’t pass an examination!
There were men in the ship also that
could pass allright, but when they ran into
the big time competition with other ships,
couldn’t pass high enough. And most of
them blamed it on the examination, o’*
the fact that they didn’t have time L*
study, or the time of day, or what have
you. But the real fact is that the oppor-
tunity came knocking, even roaring, but
caught them looking out the same old
port hole thinking the Navy isn’t what it
used to be, especially right after the war!
Well the Navy isn’t what it used to be.
to There arc too many young men who go
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---rpHE week just ending found us at sea in our accustomed
jarea. For the week beginning 3 February the program will
( be about the same, leaving our anchorage in San Pedro harbor
---Monday morning and returning the latter part of the week.
JPOR the week beginning 10 February, tactical exercises will
f be carried out. At the conclusion of these maneuvers, Com-
■ bT) mander Battleship Division One, will leave the Fleet with his 1
J| BT division, and proceed to San Francisco. The object of this
JOBB visit will be to participate in the exercises of Defense Week
in the Bay City, our stay there being from 16 to 24 February,
including, of course, Washington’s Birthday. A visit to th 6 city of San Francisco
is always good news as their hospitality is proverbial, and for officers and men on
shore leave and liberty, there is ample opportunity for amusement, recreation and
sight seeing. We will probably participate, in a parade.
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Q.OOD news to the ship was the report of the recent Selection Board,
which carries the name of our Gunnery I Officer, Lieutenant Commander T. J.
Keliher, Jr., as among those nominated for advancement to the rank of Comman-
der. “Guns” is receiving the congratulations of his shipmates and friends, in
which felicitations the “STEER” joins.
UJNSIGN W. C. Fortune, U. S. N., aviation gunnery observer, is in receipt of
orders detaching him from the TEXAS, and assigning him to duty in connection
with aircraft at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida. Ensign Fortune leaves
today for his new station and duty. Our best wishes for success accompany him.
SATURDAY’S issue provoked some comment, criticism and suggestion. The
editor replies, “thanks for reading the STEER, which would be so much better for
a few more weekly contributions.”
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PASSING by the “batting cage” yesterday did pause to ask the coach whose
excellent idea the arrangement might be. Before he could answer a lustily smote
horsehide base ball did catch him a smayt thwack full upon the mouth. There-
upon this scribe did depart hurriedly, yet with dignity, reflecting upon the fact
that it is the “the shots that hit that count.”
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** ’ QAPTAIN A. D. Challacombe, U. S. M. C., formerly commanding officer of the
TEXAS Marine Guard, and Lieutenant (jg) G. R. Beardslee, U. S. N., Signal
Officer, both patients at Naval Hospital, San Diego, send greetings to the TEXAS.
We trust they will have an early recovery, and be able to return to duty.
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BATTLESHIPS Individual Championship matches in Boxing and Wrestling
will be held Saturday 8 February at Navy Field, San Pedro. Elimination meets
deciding winners in Groups I and II, were held 25 January. “Fergy” Ferguson
appeared as principal, 135 pound class wrestling in group II, and H. M. Stiles,
appeared as alternate, 145 pound class wrestling, group II. As this goes
press their bouts have not yet been held.
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