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Water supply
Private First Class Michael D. Daniello delivering water in the squadron area. Since there was no source of freshwater on Kwajalein, it was necessary to desalinate seawater. Once desalinated, water was...
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Police shed
VMB-613's police shed doubled as a laundry. Seen here, Sergeant Roy R. Emmerling and Corporal James E. Horton collect laundry from fellow squadron members.
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Projectionists
Taken in the projection booth at the Fleet Marine Theatre, Technical Sergeant Bertram H. Bader and Sergeant Harold F. Riehle prepare for the evening movie.
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Squadron members at the sea
Corporal Edmund E. Zitkus and Sergeant Francis J. Boleslanski standing in the sea washing something.
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Library
Located in the Recreation Hall, a small library with writing tables was maintained for personnel by squadron librarian, Sergeant Teddy E. Murzyn.
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Bakery
Two unidentified Marines of VMB-613 at work in the squadron's bakery. The ovens are clearly visible in the background of the photograph.
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Rings
Staff Sergeant Norman A. Crotty working out on the rings.
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Squadron league volleyball
Squadron members enjoy a brisk game of volleyball during off-duty hours. Athletics such as these helped to break the monotony of life on Kwajalein and served to boost morale.
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Rings
Sergeant Norman A. Crotty dismounts from the rings with his body leaning forward and feet in the air.
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Ping-Pong
Squadron members enjoy a game of ping-pong in the Recreation Hall during their off-duty time.
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Barber shop
Technical Sergeant Nicholas M. Bozic receives a trim from squadron barber, Corporal Charles Maglaras.
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Forest Rangers
Made up of members of various units based on Kwajalein, the Forest Rangers performed on the island's radio station, WXLG.
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Horizontal bar
Staff Sergeant Norman A. Crotty works out on the horizontal bar while another squadron member, in the background, takes a turn at the rings.
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Basketball game
Squadron recreational activities included basketball which was played in the Recreation Area near the Fleet Marine Theatre. In a brisk game between Navarres' Stars and the Flyers, seen above, Technical...
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Recreation Hall
Squadron members enjoy some beer in the squadron's Recreation Hall.
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