At the completion of the call all hands salute; then the work is carried on.

It is a beautiful ceremony.
Saluting the "colors" morning and evening is not merely a mark of respect for the Government of the nation, but is an act of worship to the God of nations--a silent prayer for guidance and care and an expression of thankfulness.
Shortly after "colors" the morning following our arrival at Guantanamo, orders were given to "turn to" on the ammunition.

Launches and barges from other warships came alongside, and the charges of powder and the shells were transferred to them.
When this cargo of deadly explosive began to come aboard a "magazine watch" was set.

The ammunition was stowed in all parts of the ship--forward, main, and after holds were filled.

A watch was set on each of the holds.