#97—Everything I Needed to Know About Life I Learned in… Boot Camp?

AZA Boot Camp - Retired

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “I don’t like to commit myself about heaven or hell – you see, I have friends in both places.”? In what movie did we hear the following exchange?“How tall are you private?”“Sir, five… Read more#97—Everything I Needed to Know About Life I Learned in… Boot Camp?

Navy Friday Funny – Signalmen 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 – Signalmen Approaching the Pier

#96—Sivry, France: October 2, 1944

The following post is “sort of” an excerpt from my World War II book. My father kept a diary/journal and gave it to me & my sister, Anne, on Christmas 1984. Needless to say, we were both flabbergasted. In all… Read more#96—Sivry, France: October 2, 1944

Navy Friday Funny – The Chief and the Pope in Heaven

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 and the Pope in Heaven

#95—Birds of a Feather…

This will be a short(er) blog post than my usual. I’m out west traveling and with family. Actually… two families. I’m visiting with my son & his family who live in San Diego. It just so happens that I also… Read more#95—Birds of a Feather…

Navy Friday Funny – The Power of the Almighty 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… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – The Power of the Almighty Chief

#94—Flight Deck Operations: Aircraft Launch

F-18 Launches off USS Ronald Reagan

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.”? In what movie (and who said it)… Read more#94—Flight Deck Operations: Aircraft Launch

Navy Friday Funny – The New Sailor

Enjoy this Navy Friday Funny. On oldie, but a goodie! It was a dark and stormy night. The new Sailor was on his first assignment—guard duty. A Captain stepped outside, taking his dog for a walk. The nervous young Seaman… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – The New Sailor

#93—My Last Fire

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “There’s no place like home.”? In… Read more#93—My Last Fire

Navy Friday Funny – The Navy Chief Goes Fishing

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 Navy Chief Goes Fishing