Life is a journey, one step followed by another…
It was Veteran’s Day 2019 BEFORE the pandemic. A mere four years ago (that’s 28 “dog years,” if you believe that myth). That’s when I began my weekly blog, A Veteran’s Journey. This is Blog #155. When I started writing… Read more#155—4 Years & Counting
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) I have a love/hate relationship with technology. I’m sure I’m not the only one. The Facts: Born in 1954, I’m a baby-boomer. My father served in WWII, came home and, after a few years, met… Read more#154—Technology Rants
It was a dark, stormy, night. The Sailor was on his first assignment, and it was guard duty. A Captain stepped out taking his dog for a walk. The nervous young Seaman snapped to attention, made a perfect salute, and… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – The Seaman & the Captain
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Your airman will make requests for their first duty station selection while at Basic Military Training (BMT). They will fill out a form, known as a “dream sheet,” to list their assignment preferences. They will… Read more#153—The “Dream Sheet”
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 Senior (Senior) Chief
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 State Trooper
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) My first encounter with a “seabag” was actually a duffle bag. A World War II vintage duffle bag, to be precise. I was eight years old—a short little towhead blond who loved the outdoors and… Read more#150—The Seabag
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) In my last post I wrote two weeks ago was my “Anniversary” of joining Uncle Sam’s Canoe Club 50 years ago. That post got me to thinking about those last few days aboard USS Kitty… Read more#149—Short? “Five Days and a Wake-up”
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 at Costco
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) As I’ve grown older (i.e., “seasoned”), anniversaries come and go—some are more memorable than others. At 68, my wedding anniversary in March remains the most important. I won’t pretend to try to “rank” the others,… Read more#148—Anniversaries…