Life is a journey, one step followed by another…
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) I have a love/hate relationship with technology. I’m sure I’m not the only one. The Facts: Born in 1954, I’m a baby-boomer. My father served in WWII, came home and, after a few years, met… Read more#154—Technology Rants
It was a dark, stormy, night. The Sailor was on his first assignment, and it was guard duty. A Captain stepped out taking his dog for a walk. The nervous young Seaman snapped to attention, made a perfect salute, and… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – The Seaman & the Captain
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Your airman will make requests for their first duty station selection while at Basic Military Training (BMT). They will fill out a form, known as a “dream sheet,” to list their assignment preferences. They will… Read more#153—The “Dream Sheet”
In the midst of all the chaos around my life right now, I’m taking a few quiet moments to remember 9/11. There are only a few events during my lifetime, laser etched in my brain that I’ll never forget–where I… Read more#152 – Never Forget
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 Senior (Senior) Chief
Last September (2022), Southwest Florida was devastated by Hurricane Ian, a Category 5 Atlantic hurricane. The statistics were (and continue to be) astounding: Yeah… the numbers are important… for some people. For those that lived through it, those who returned… Read more#151—Return to the Aftermath
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 Chief & the State Trooper
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) My first encounter with a “seabag” was actually a duffle bag. A World War II vintage duffle bag, to be precise. I was eight years old—a short little towhead blond who loved the outdoors and… Read more#150—The Seabag
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) In my last post I wrote two weeks ago was my “Anniversary” of joining Uncle Sam’s Canoe Club 50 years ago. That post got me to thinking about those last few days aboard USS Kitty… Read more#149—Short? “Five Days and a Wake-up”
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 Chief at Costco