#185—Westpac ‘75

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) When you join the United States Navy—at least back in my day (mid-70s)—you work with your recruiter to select a specific rating, i.e., a job. Not everyone gets what they ask for, simply because the… Read more#185—Westpac ‘75

#184—Navy Lingo

UNREP 2 ships simultaneously

Photo: The USNS Tippecanoe (TAO 199) (center) conducts an underway replenishment with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Haruna (DD 141) (left) and the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) on Oct. 8, 1998. Photo credit: Chief Petty Officer… Read more#184—Navy Lingo

#183—Happy New Year! (2025)

Bravo Zulu Flag US Navy

I’m “cheating” on this blog post. With the holidays, visits to family… visits from family… life got busy again. Not a bad thing for a retired guy. So, I’m reposting this message. A plethora of veteran memes and quotes float… Read more#183—Happy New Year! (2025)