#87—I Thought I’d Heard it All… Personality Passwords

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “What’s the most you ever lost on a coin toss?”? In what… Read more#87—I Thought I’d Heard it All… Personality Passwords

Navy Friday Funny – The Chief and the Bar Bet

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 Bar Bet

#86–No Better Place to Die (WWII: D-Day+3)

I posted an earlier version of this blog last year about this same time. While there are always plenty of remarkable stories and articles about the events of June 6, 1944 (D-Day Invasion), I decided to write about the events… Read more#86–No Better Place to Die (WWII: D-Day+3)

Navy Friday Funny: The Chief Goes Grocery Shopping with His 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… Read moreNavy Friday Funny: The Chief Goes Grocery Shopping with His Wife

#85—Memorial Day 2021

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… Read more#85—Memorial Day 2021

Navy Friday Funny – The Principal and the First Grade Teacher

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 Principal and the First Grade Teacher

#84—Those First Few Weeks…

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear: “We’re not hosting an intergalactic kegger down here.”? In what… Read more#84—Those First Few Weeks…

Navy Friday Funny – My Friend, J.J.

Enjoy this oldie, but goodie! One reason I am no longer in the Navy is because as a petty officer, one of my less than glorious duties was to stand watch at the After brow when the ship was docked… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – My Friend, J.J.

#83—Flight Deck “Skittles”

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “Unless we’re parked in San Diego Bay, you’re at… Read more#83—Flight Deck “Skittles”

Navy Friday Funny – The Chief & the State Trooper

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 & the State Trooper