Photograph of three men at a ship store on board the U.S.S. Hancock. The store is a small room set behind a counter with a wall of shelves holding a variety of small items. On the counter there are two small boxes, possibly a pack of cigarettes and matches. Behind the counter is a man in a white t-shirt smiling at the camera. A man on the left leans against the counter from outside the store with one leg up in a dark t-shirt and pants with a large knife strapped to his hip and something in his back pocket. On the right a man is standing profile by a bulletin board on the wall in a dark V-neck shirt, a belt and dark pants.

Photograph of the Photography Division of the USS Hancock dressed in helmets, face scarves and goggles while posing for a photograph. Four people sit in the front, three of them holding cameras. The person sitting on the far right has a helmet that reads "Daddy". Three more people stand in a row behind them, the one on the left has their eyes closed and wears a helmet that reads "F Photo" and the two on the right hold up a bulky camera together.

Photograph of Lieutenant Bishop, the commanding officer of the Photography Division sitting at a desk on the U.S.S. Hancock. Lt. Bishop is wearing a light-colored collared uniform rolled up at the sleeves with two pockets on the front and a brimmed hat featuring the U.S. Navy's emblem. On the desk is a small metal paper basket, a bulky desk lamp, a pen stand, a black phone and a single document. The wall above the desk has a poster of a woman on it.

Photograph of an unidentified sailor working on rolling dough aboard the USS Hancock. The sailor is wearing a white shirt with a sailor hat and holding a rolling pin.

Photograph of an aerial shot of Johnston Island.

Photograph of Bingo the dog standing for a photograph aboard the USS Hancock. The dog faces toward a strong wind.

Photograph of a man running through a line of men on either side of him as they hit him with objects during a Neptune Party for new soldiers coming aboard the USS Hancock.

Photograph of sailors dressed as Neptune's court aboard the USS Hancock during a Neptune Party. The three sailors on the left wear crowns and long robes. The sailor sat on the right side wears a long cape and bonnet.

Photograph of a sailor dressed as Neptune with other officers inspecting two rows of soldiers at a Neptune party aboard the USS Hancock. The sailor wears a fake beard and paper crown and holds a trident in his right hand.

Photograph of an unidentified sailor running up a plank aboard the USS Hancock during a Neptune Party. Six other unidentified sailors surround the plank, and several sailors stand lined up at the top of the Hancock, waiting for the sailor to run the plank.

Photograph of two men in costumes standing near a microphone across from an unidentified officer aboard the USS Hancock during a Neptune Party.

Photograph of sailors sticking their heads into makeshift stockades aboard the USS Hancock during a Neptune Party. The stockades stand on top of a stage with several sailors standing behind it.

Photograph of a man in costume standing at a podium aboard the USS Hancock during a Neptune Party. To the left of the podium a man wearing a cape and bonnet sits under a booth. To the right a man in costume sits at a fold out table.

Photograph of a sailor being laid down surrounded by men dressed as doctors during a Neptune Party aboard the USS Hancock. A man in a suit and top hat stands to the left of the sailor and doctors.

Photograph of an unidentified sailor sitting in a makeshift "electric chair" during a Neptune Party aboard the USS Hancock. Another unidentified sailor stands to the side of the chair pretending to use the machine on the man in the chair.

Photograph of an unidentified sailor looking down and rolling a rope aboard the USS Hancock.

Photograph of a group of nurses aboard the USS Hancock being transported back to the United States. The nurses are arranged into three rows and all wear collared shirts and sailor styled hats.

Photograph of an unidentified building in Guam. Pallets of wood sit in front of the entrance of the building and a dirt road runs in front of the structure.

Photograph of an unidentified sailor holding a broom in the kitchen of the USS Hancock. The man is wearing a white apron and sailor hat and facing directly towards the camera.

Photograph of sailors cutting into a birthday cake for the USS Hancock. Three men sit behind the cake wearing button up shirts and the one furthest to the left smokes a cigar. A man wearing a sailor hat and apron kneels beside the cake as he cuts into the top layer.

Photograph of a beach scene on Johnston Island. Several palm trees sit to the left side of the photo and the sun can be seen setting in the background.

Photograph of photographers standing behind a camera on a tripod to take a group portrait of sailors on the USS Hancock.

Photograph of two photographers with a camera on a tripod taking a group portrait on the USS Hancock. The two men wear similar uniforms and are stood behind the camera.

Photograph of photographers with a camera on a tripod taking photographs on board the USS Hancock. The photographers stand on the sides of the camera and face away from the camera taking their photo.