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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 – A Navy Chief Walks Into A Bar
I’m a United States Navy veteran. I served four years, 1973-77 and had two superb duty stations: NAS Agana, Guam (’73-75) and USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63; ’75-77), an aircraft carrier. My rating was an Aviation Boatswain’s Mate-Handler (ABH2) and my… Read moreI’m Giving Away 3 FREE Books to Veterans and their Families
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “The world always seems brighter when you’ve just made something that wasn’t there before.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “When are you going to get it into your… Read more#103—After Weeks at Sea… Finally, PI Liberty<br>Part 1: The Day <em>Before</em>
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 Designated Chief
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall.”? In what movie did we hear, “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.”? In… Read more#102—Adieu Kitty Hawk… and Thank You!
Enjoy this week’s Navy Friday Funny. An oldie, but a goodie! A Boeing 767 was on a long-distance flight across the Atlantic Ocean, flying consistently at 800 kilometers per hour at 30,000 feet. Suddenly, a US Navy F-18 Hornet appears… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – Navy Pilot v. Commercial Pilot
If you’re listening to this audio, take a moment and close your eyes. Allow me to describe beauty beyond comparison from the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. This is not about jet aircraft taking off and landing. This is… Read more#101—From the Flight Deck: Indescribable Beauty
This week, I’ve got a few more of my favorite Naval Aviator “Birdman Wisdom.” If you push the control stick forward, the houses get bigger. If you pull the stick back, they get smaller. If you keep pulling the stick all… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – Aviator Wisdom
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “It is foolish and wrong to mourn men who have died. Rather, we should thank God such men lived.” From what movie is this tagline? “Life is like a box of chocolates… you… Read more#100—Milestones
The Department of the Navy is now assigning females to quarters in a separate private “OFF LIMITS” area on all aircraft carriers. While addressing all personnel at Pearl Harbor, CINCPAC advised, “Female sleeping quarters will be ‘out-of-bounds’ for all males…. Read moreNavy Friday Funny – OFF LIMITS!