Life is a journey, one step followed by another…
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’s Mercedes Deal
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “When things go wrong, don’t go with them.”? In what movie (and how said it) did we hear, “We’re Marines, sir. We’re paid to adapt, to improve, to overcome.”? In what song (and… Read more#113—“Another Day in Paradise…”
This week, I’ve got a few more of my favorite Naval Aviator “Birdman Wisdom.” Stay out of clouds. The silver lining everyone keeps talking about might be another airplane coming from the opposite direction. “Reliable sources” also report that mountains… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – More Aviator Wisdom
NACES seat test using a McDonnell YF-4J Phantom II at the US Navy Naval Weapons Station China Lake, CA (1987). Official US Navy photo.
It’s the weekend. Enjoy this oldie, but goodie. Many years ago, a United States Navy battleship was heading toward a dangerous situation involving a potential battle. Everyone on the ship was tense and on edge. One dark and stormy night… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – The Lighthouse
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “The only person you should try to be better than, is the person you were yesterday.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “Nobody is gonna hit as hard as… Read more#111—Navy “Orienteering”
On a rather slow day, to further cement amicable relations between branches, the Department of Defense came up with a plan to have a massive camping trip involving all the actively enlisted men. A grunt, a sailor and an airman… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – The Branch “Competition” Continues…
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “We are not worthy.”?… Read more#110—The Four Chaplains
This week, I’ve got a few more of my favorite Naval Aviator “Birdman Wisdom.” There are old fighter pilots, and there are bold fighter pilots, but there are no old and bold fighter pilots! You know you’ve landed with the… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – Aviator Wisdom
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “Love means never having to… Read more#109—A New Chapter… Saying Goodbye to a Great Lady