#79—What Did You Do in the Navy, Granddad?

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “The only person who never makes a mistake is the person who never does anything.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “I feel the need… the need for speed.”?… Read more#79—What Did You Do in the Navy, Granddad?

Navy Friday Funny – Route to Becoming an Admiral

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 – Route to Becoming an Admiral

#78—WWII, 76 Years Ago: Buchenwald Horror

Trigger warning: This is not a happy post and… I do not intend it to be. While I usually try to keep a positive attitude when I write “A Veteran’s Journey,” I felt a need to share one of my… Read more#78—WWII, 76 Years Ago: Buchenwald Horror

Navy Friday Funny – Captain Visits the Hospital

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 – Captain Visits the Hospital

#77—Bremerton Shipyards April ‘77: Adios

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Beauty is everywhere. You only have to look to see it.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “Don’t you know somebody back east is sayin’, ‘Why don’t he write.’”?… Read more#77—Bremerton Shipyards April ‘77: Adios

Navy Friday Funny – 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 Senior Senior

#76—Set the Mail Buoy Watch… FNG tasks

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “No problem can ever be solved at the level of awareness at which it was created.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “Why don’t you go upstairs and book… Read more#76—Set the Mail Buoy Watch… FNG tasks

Navy Friday Funny: The Master Chief Airdale – In My Next Life

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 Master Chief Airdale – In My Next Life

#75—Work Hard, Play Hard: Liberty Call

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world. A veteran doesn’t have that problem.”? In what movie (series) did we hear (and who… Read more#75—Work Hard, Play Hard: Liberty Call

Navy Friday Funny – The Walmart Greeter

Robert, a new retiree-greeter at Walmart, just couldn’t seem to get to work on time. Every day, he was 5, 10, or 15 minutes late. But he was a good worker, very tidy, always clean-shaven, sharp-minded with a quick wit,… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – The Walmart Greeter