Tag: V-1 Division

#47 – Memorable “Moments,” Part 1—the Flight Deck

Andy Adkins

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

Andy Adkins

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

#42 – The Shipyards, Part 2

Andy Adkins

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.”? Who said (and in what movie), “That is one big pile of crap.”? In what song (and who sang it) do… Read more#42 – The Shipyards, Part 2

#40 – Midrats… and other Navy Chow

Andy Adkins

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present.”? In what… Read more#40 – Midrats… and other Navy Chow

#36 – Gone in an Instant

Andy Adkins

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

#31 – USS Kitty Hawk, CV-63 Decommission

Andy Adkins
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