Lexington did launch its air group when a Japanese carrier was reported.
Chicago's buoy was a couple of hundred yards astern of Arizona, and I was saddened to look at her.
A chief petty officer taught me shorthand, which got me promoted to yeoman first class.
Another nice thing was that I would type out letters home for the admiral's stewards. They would then feed me the same food the admiral ate.
I passed a typing test and became a member of the staff of Rear Adm. Newton.
Always avoid picking up hitch-hikers who are wearing a mask.