#130—Veteran’s Day 2022

“Missing Man” Table Veteran’s Day is Friday, November 11. Veteran’s Day—not to be confused with Memorial Day—is a federal holiday for honoring military veterans of the US Armed Forces. Many restaurants provide discounts to veterans on this day. Many of… Read more#130—Veteran’s Day 2022

Navy Friday Funny – The Chief & the Ensign

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 Ensign

#129—I May Have Left the Navy But…

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “It’s not what you look at that matters. It’s what you see.”? In what movie did we hear, “Normal is a setting on the dryer.”? In what song did we hear?The full moon… Read more#129—I May Have Left the Navy But…

Navy Friday Funny – The Navy Chief and the Cop

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 a sense… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – The Navy Chief and the Cop

#127—Rig the Barricade

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “One you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.”? Match the following one-liners with the appropriate movie: “It’s alive! It’s alive!” 2001 A Space Odyssey “What we’ve got here… Read more#127—Rig the Barricade

Navy Friday Funny – The Missing Recruit

Today in Navy History:RTC Orlando, Florida – 50 Years ago today Fifty years ago, James Cardamom, a northwest Georgia native, enlisted in the United States Navy. On his first day in basic training, the Navy issued him a comb. That… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – The Missing Recruit

Navy Friday Funny – The Chief & the Ex-wife

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 a sense… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – The Chief & the Ex-wife

#125—Nighttime on the Flight Deck, Part 2: Recovery

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Count your rainbows, not your thunderstorms.”? Match the following one-liners with the appropriate movie: “There’s no crying in baseball.”     Goldfinger “If you build it, he will come.”   A League of Their Own “Shaken,… Read more#125—Nighttime on the Flight Deck, Part 2: Recovery

Navy Friday Funny – Don’t Underestimate the 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 a sense… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – Don’t Underestimate the Chief

#124—Nighttime on the Flight Deck, Part 1: Launch

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) “What the hell took you so long, Chet?” Borne was his usual self—always smiling, cracking a joke, and making light of the moment. He knew the chow lines were often long enough to finish a… Read more#124—Nighttime on the Flight Deck, Part 1: Launch