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Show The Church Pennant The only flag that is ever hoisted hoist-ed above the stars and stripes is a white pennant, bearing a blue cross. It is called the church pennant pen-nant and whenever it floats above the National Ensign it signifies that devine services are being conducted con-ducted on board. No mother need fear that her son is beyond religious influence when he joins the Navy, for he will find in the naval service clergymen of all denominations, who not only minister t0 the spiritual needs of the men but also perform extra-professional duties brnging religious ideals ln. to recreational programs. By their personal intimate touch with individuals in-dividuals they are able to cultu vate friendships with the enlisted' personnel that produce good results. re-sults. Whether on sea or land, a chap, lain is alays available, a source of information, a confidante, a guide and symphathizer to the sons of our American people. |