Navy Friday Funny – The Chief & the Parrot

Each military branch of the United States has its own cultures, language, and traditions. In the Navy, the Chief Petty Officer serves a dual role as both a technical expert and as a leader; emphasis being more on leadership. There is always… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – The Chief & the Parrot

#32 – Memorial Day – 2020

I didn’t know him personally, but he was my father’s best friend during World War II. They shared many hard times together, but also a few laughs along the way. Such is the way with combat veterans. My father never… Read more#32 – Memorial Day – 2020

#31 – USS Kitty Hawk, CV-63 Decommission

USS Kitty Hawk Decommissioning Ceremony

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) What movie made the word, “Plethora” popular? Who said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”? In what song (and who sang it) do we hear the following lyrics?Left a good job in… Read more#31 – USS Kitty Hawk, CV-63 Decommission

#30 – USS Kitty Hawk @ Bremerton Shipyards, Part 1

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear the line: “I only speak two languages, English and bad English.“? In what… Read more#30 – USS Kitty Hawk @ Bremerton Shipyards, Part 1

#29 – May 8, 1945: “Ours is a Quiet Celebration”

Today is Friday, May 8, 2020. Normally, I post a “Navy Friday Funny” to help blast you into the weekend. But today, I’m changing things up. There’s a reason… stay with me here. Today is “VE-Day,” otherwise known as Victory… Read more#29 – May 8, 1945: “Ours is a Quiet Celebration”

#28 – 75 Years Ago: The End of WWII in Europe

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) In what movie (and who said it) did we hear the line, “Now I want you to remember that no bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making… Read more#28 – 75 Years Ago: The End of WWII in Europe