Month: May 2023

#144—Memorial Day 2023… What it Means to THIS Veteran

Andy Adkins

I posted this Memorial Day blog last year. I’m reposting it because… well… it speaks volumes of how I feel about Memorial Day as a Navy veteran. For many years, I was one of “those guys” who appreciated the long,… Read more#144—Memorial Day 2023… What it Means to THIS Veteran

Navy Friday Funny – Chief Petty Officers, Part 1

Andy Adkins

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… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – Chief Petty Officers, Part 1

#143—Flight Ops… Around the Clock

Andy Adkins

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) We weren’t at war… The “official” end of the Vietnam War was April 30, 1975. I’d reported aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), just thirty days prior. She was moored at North Island,… Read more#143—Flight Ops… Around the Clock

Navy Friday Funny – How to Simulate the Life of a Sailor, Part 3

Andy Adkins

So… you wanted to know what it’s like being a sailor, living aboard a small floating city, and generally what it’s like being at sea for months at a time. Well, here are a few (oh yeah, there are plenty more) suggestions,… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – How to Simulate the Life of a Sailor, Part 3

#142—An Unexpected Delight

Andy Adkins

This past week, my wife and I had the pleasure to attend a reception for local authors and artists. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but since one of my simple “prose” writings had been accepted, I thought it would… Read more#142—An Unexpected Delight