#88—I Thought I’d Heard it All… Pre-Texting

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.”? In what movie (and who said it), did we hear, “When you realize you want to spend the rest… Read more#88—I Thought I’d Heard it All… Pre-Texting

#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

#66—Paying It Forward

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Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.”? Who said (and in what movie), “Those who are happy are not without pain, they just know how not to be controlled… Read more#66—Paying It Forward

#63—“Last Call… 2020”

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “The meaning of life is to give life meaning.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “Just keep swimming.”? Who sang (and what song) did we hear the following:It could… Read more#63—“Last Call… 2020”

#51 – Shore Patrol: It’s Not Just a Job, It’s an Adventure

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, ‘I used everything You gave… Read more#51 – Shore Patrol: It’s Not Just a Job, It’s an Adventure

#49 – Westpac ’75: After Six Months, We’re Coming Home

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”? Who said (and what movie), “You wasted $150,000 on an education you… Read more#49 – Westpac ’75: After Six Months, We’re Coming Home

#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

#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

#36 – Gone in an Instant

Trigger warning – this blog post describes the death of a shipmate on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. It doesn’t contain specific details, but it may trigger flashbacks for some—I hope not. My intent is to share with… Read more#36 – Gone in an Instant

#23 – Rough Seas – Sea of Japan

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) In what movie did we hear the following: “You’re meddling with powers you cannot possibly comprehend.”? Who said, “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving… Read more#23 – Rough Seas – Sea of Japan