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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 Admirals & the Master Chief
Enjoy this Navy Friday Funny! An oldie, but a goodie. A Navy Chaplain visits several sailors from his ship in a naval hospital soon after they reached their San Diego home port after a Westpac cruise. He approaches a young… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – The Navy Chaplain Visits the Hospital
It was Veteran’s Day 2019 BEFORE the pandemic. A mere four years ago (that’s 28 “dog years,” if you believe that myth). That’s when I began my weekly blog, A Veteran’s Journey. This is Blog #155. When I started writing… Read more#155—4 Years & Counting
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
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
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 – Don’t Mess with a Senior Chief
There is a plethora of veteran memes and quotes floating around. I’ve found some on the Internet, some I’ve seen in restaurants, and some hang on the walls of old-timey stores. I wanted to take a quick moment to share… Read more#134 – Quotes… and Happy New Year!
“Missing Man” Table Veteran’s Day is Friday, November 11. Veteran’s Day—not to be confused with Memorial Day—is a federal holiday for honoring military veterans of the US Armed Forces. Many restaurants provide discounts to veterans on this day. Many of… Read more#130—Veteran’s Day 2022