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Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) They say working on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier is the most dangerous job in the world. You’ve heard me say this before… while I agree that working on the flight deck is… Read more#136—What Makes the Flight Deck So Exciting?
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 – The Chief & the Preacher
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Becky & I recently returned from a great trip to San Diego, visiting our son, Jared, and his two boys (our grandsons, ages 10 & 8). The weather was as I remembered it from years… Read more#135—You Mean There’s More to a Carrier Than the Flight Deck?
There is a plethora of veteran memes and quotes floating around. I’ve found some on the Internet, some I’ve seen in restaurants, and some hang on the walls of old-timey stores. I wanted to take a quick moment to share… Read more#134 – Quotes… and Happy New Year!
First of all, Merry Christmas to all from Gainesville, Florida. If you don’t know where that is, it’s about 1½ hours from each coast, an hour south of Georgia, and two hours north of Orlando. Right smack dab in the… Read more#133—A Veteran’s Christmas
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 – The Senior (Senior) at the Drive-Thru
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) My Navy “career” was a short four years. Actually, it was 3 Years, 11 Months, & 29 Days, But Who’s Counting? It may have been short, but during those formidable years, 1973-77, I learned a… Read more#132—The Navy That Stayed with Me Through the Years
Enjoy this week’s Navy Friday Funny! An Air Force pilot, an Army helicopter pilot, and a Navy pilot all die on Christmas Eve and arrive together at the Pearly Gates. Saint Peter says, “In view of this glorious holiday, you… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – Christmas Cheer
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Naval Air Station, Agana, Guam – 1974 Oohhhh, baby. That’s it. “Ooh-Ga!” A little lower. “Ah-Ooh-Ga!” Don’t stop… “AHHH-OOOH-GAAA!” “Chet. Chet. Wake up, Chet.” “What the hell, Borne? I’m in the middle of a dream.”… Read more#131—Japan Air Lines 747: Engine Out
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 – Lessons from a Senior (Senior) Chief