#62 – Flight Deck Shenanigans

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “By the time a man realizes that his father was right, he has a son who thinks he’s wrong.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “Whatever you do… don’t… Read more#62 – Flight Deck Shenanigans

Navy Friday Funny – Sleeping with a Snorer

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 – Sleeping with a Snorer

#61—There’s a Reason for the Flight Deck “Foul Line”

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Living to a ripe old age is not an end in itself. The trick is to enjoy the years remaining.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “I’m walking here!… Read more#61—There’s a Reason for the Flight Deck “Foul Line”

#60—December 7, 1941: “A date which will live in infamy”

My dad fought in Europe during WWII. He was one of the reasons I joined the military. While he served as an officer in the U.S. Army, I joined as an enlisted man in the U.S. Navy. We periodically talked… Read more#60—December 7, 1941: <em>“A date which will live in infamy”</em>

Navy Friday Funny – The Missing Recruit

Today in Navy History: Orlando Recruit Training Center, Florida – 50 Years ago today Fifty years ago, James Cardamom, a northwest Georgia native, was drafted by the United States Navy. On his first day in basic training, the Navy issued… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – The Missing Recruit

#59 – The Night We Foamed the Airport Runway

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “I am thankful for all of those who said NO to me. It’s because of them I’m doing it myself.”? Who said (and in what movie), “You go. We go.”? In what song… Read more#59 – The Night We Foamed the Airport Runway

Navy Friday Funny – The Navy Chief & the AWOL Sailor

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 Navy Chief & the AWOL Sailor

#58 – “Nuggets of Normalcy” – Thanksgiving Style

What’s Thanksgiving in Florida without a Pecan Pie?

Navy Friday Funny – The Missing 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… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – The Missing Chief

#57 – That “70s Thing” We Did

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.”?  In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “We seemed to have reached the age where… Read more#57 – That “70s Thing” We Did