Tag: USS Kitty Hawk

#92—Walking through Fire… Literally

Andy Adkins

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “We do not remember days, we remember moments.”? In what movie (and who said it), did we hear, “The only problem is that in this job is there’s just no place to hide.”?… Read more#92—Walking through Fire… Literally

#90—Are We There Yet?

Andy Adkins

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “The greatest part of a trip isn’t arriving at your destination; it’s all the wild stuff that happens along the way.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “Carpe diem…. Read more#90—Are We There Yet?

#89—What’s it Like… Fighting a Fire?

Andy Adkins

Someone much smarter than me once said, “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” That phrase from Steven Covey kinda put things in perspective for me. Over the years, I’ve always tried to keep that… Read more#89—What’s it Like… Fighting a Fire?

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

Andy Adkins

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

#85—Memorial Day 2021

Andy Adkins

I posted this Memorial Day blog last year. I’m reposting it because… well… it speaks volumes of how I feel about Memorial Day as a Navy veteran. I didn’t know him personally, but he was my father’s best friend during… Read more#85—Memorial Day 2021

#83—Flight Deck “Skittles”

Andy Adkins

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “Unless we’re parked in San Diego Bay, you’re at… Read more#83—Flight Deck “Skittles”

#82—V-E Day (1945) & Beyond

Andy Adkins

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “The Almighty tells… Read more#82—V-E Day (1945) & Beyond

#81—Flight Deck Dangers: Launch & Recovery

Andy Adkins

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “A horse is dangerous at both ends and uncomfortable in the middle.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “I love this place at night, the stars. There’s no right… Read more#81—Flight Deck Dangers: Launch & Recovery

#80—New Orders! That’s NOT What I Asked For, But…

Andy Adkins

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, how you leave others feeling after having an experience with you becomes your trademark.”? In what movie (and who said it) did… Read more#80—New Orders! That’s NOT What I Asked For, But…

#79—What Did You Do in the Navy, Granddad?

Andy Adkins

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “The only person who never makes a mistake is the person who never does anything.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “I feel the need… the need for speed.”?… Read more#79—What Did You Do in the Navy, Granddad?