#48 – Not Just Another House Fire

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “Do you hear that, Mr. Anderson? It is the sound… Read more#48 – Not Just Another House Fire

#47 – Memorable “Moments,” Part 1—the Flight Deck

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Don’t underestimate me because I’m quiet. I know more than I say, think more than I speak, and observe more than you know.”? In what movie did we hear the following? “Never lie,… Read more#47 – Memorable “Moments,” Part 1—the Flight Deck

Navy Friday Funny – The Chief and the Genie

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… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – The Chief and the Genie

#46 – The “Oh Crap” Bag… What’s in Yours?

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “We… Read more#46 – The “Oh Crap” Bag… What’s in Yours?

Navy Friday Funny: A Grunt, A Sailor and An Airman

On a rather slow day, to further cement amicable relations between branches, the Department of Defense came up with a plan to have a massive camping trip involving all the actively enlisted men. A grunt, a sailor and an airman… Read moreNavy Friday Funny: A Grunt, A Sailor and An Airman

#45 – WWII Baptism by Fire, 76 Years Ago

My dad, Capt. A.Z. Adkins, Jr., fought with Patton’s Third Army during World War II. “Pop” was a 22-year-old officer, an 81mm mortar section leader, in Company H, a heavy weapons company in the 2d Battalion of the 317th Infantry… Read more#45 – WWII Baptism by Fire, 76 Years Ago

Navy Friday Funny – Talking Dog for Sale

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… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – Talking Dog for Sale

#44 – When Life Hands You Lemons…

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is to be present in the present… gratefully.”? In what… Read more#44 – When Life Hands You Lemons…

Navy Friday Funny – Don’t Underestimate the 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… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – Don’t Underestimate the Chief

#43 – Port Call: Hong Kong

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”? Who said (and what movie), “I don’t know. I’m making this up as I… Read more#43 – Port Call: Hong Kong