#122—“Three-two…” and Other Navy “Numbers” I Can Never Forget

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Life gets more precious when there’s less of it to waste.”? In what movie (and who said it), did we hear, “We thought you was a toad.”? In what song (and who sang… Read more#122—“Three-two…” and Other Navy “Numbers” I Can Never Forget

Navy Friday Funny – The Senior Chief Strikes Again

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 Chief Strikes Again

#121—The “Decision”

“Dismissed for Academic Reasons.” There it was in black and white in May 1973. Now, why on earth would Florida State University want me to depart their wonderful institution? Probably it was because this was my first year away from… Read more#121—The “Decision”

Navy Friday Funny – Signalman Approaching the Pier

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 – Signalman Approaching the Pier

#120—Merging the Past with the Present

There are times in our lives when the past seems to merge with the present. For me, this was one of them. I recently returned from a reunion of USS Kitty Hawk veterans, held in San Diego. Many of these… Read more#120—Merging the Past with the Present

#119 – No Better Place to Die (repost)

La Fiére Causeway, Normandy – 78 Years Ago I can’t begin to describe what I’ve been through the past few days. Hell, what we’ve all been through. I’m not even sure where to begin, it’s all been such a blur. Nonstop… day… Read more#119 – No Better Place to Die (repost)

Navy Friday Funny – The Lawyer and the Senior Senior

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 Lawyer and the Senior Senior

Blog #118—Memorial Day 2022… What it means to THIS veteran.

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. I didn’t know him personally, but he was my father’s best friend during World… Read moreBlog #118—Memorial Day 2022… What it means to THIS veteran.

Navy Friday Funny – The Phone Call

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 Phone Call

#117—“Mail Call”

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn.”? Who said (and what TV show), “Can it, numbnuts!”? What song (and who first sang it) did… Read more#117—“Mail Call”