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The USS Monterey founders during a typhoon in December 1944. Gerald R. Ford served aboard the Monterey from June 17, 1943, to the end of December 1944. He served as director of physical training, a gunnery officer, and an assistant navigator. Photo courtesy of the Gerald R. Ford Library.

The USS Monterey founders during a typhoon in December 1944. Gerald R. Ford served aboard the Monterey from June 17, 1943, to the end of December 1944. He served as director of physical training, a gunnery officer, and an assistant navigator. Photo courtesy of the Gerald R. Ford Library.

The USS Monterey founders during a typhoon in December 1944. Gerald R. Ford served aboard the Monterey from June 17, 1943, to the end of December 1944. He served as director of physical training, a gunnery officer, and an assistant navigator. Photo courtesy of the Gerald R. Ford Library.

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