#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

#35 – US Navy “A” School (ABH)

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t.”? Who said (and what movie), “Hold onto your butts.”? In what song (and who sang it) do we find the following lyrics?You should seeWhat… Read more#35 – US Navy “A” School (ABH)

#33 – Launch the Alert 5!

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “Aim small, miss small.”? Who sang the following lyrics… Read more#33 – Launch the Alert 5!

#32 – Memorial Day – 2020

I didn’t know him personally, but he was my father’s best friend during World War II. They shared many hard times together, but also a few laughs along the way. Such is the way with combat veterans. My father never… Read more#32 – Memorial Day – 2020

#31 – USS Kitty Hawk, CV-63 Decommission

USS Kitty Hawk Decommissioning Ceremony

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) What movie made the word, “Plethora” popular? Who said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”? In what song (and who sang it) do we hear the following lyrics?Left a good job in… Read more#31 – USS Kitty Hawk, CV-63 Decommission

#30 – USS Kitty Hawk @ Bremerton Shipyards, Part 1

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear the line: “I only speak two languages, English and bad English.“? In what… Read more#30 – USS Kitty Hawk @ Bremerton Shipyards, Part 1

#27 – Time-honored Navy Traditions

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) In what movie (and who said it) did we hear the line, “We have many traditions. In my career, I have encountered most of them. Some are good, some not so good. I would, however,… Read more#27 – Time-honored Navy Traditions

#26 – That Adrenaline Rush

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “Pain heals, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever.”? Who said, “It’s easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled.”? What song… Read more#26 – That Adrenaline Rush

#25 – “Livin’ the Dream:” Life Aboard an Aircraft Carrier

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “Your ego is writing checks your body can’t cash.”? Who said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”? What song… Read more#25 – “Livin’ the Dream:” Life Aboard an Aircraft Carrier

#24 – Hurry Up and Wait!

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “There’s no crying in baseball.”? Who said, “Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.”? In which song (and who sang) do we find… Read more#24 – Hurry Up and Wait!