#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

#44 – When Life Hands You Lemons…

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is to be present in the present… gratefully.”? In what… Read more#44 – When Life Hands You Lemons…

#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

#42 – The Shipyards, Part 2

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

#41 – Haze Gray and Underway!

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think he can respond with a great deal of pride and satisfaction… I served in… Read more#41 – Haze Gray and Underway!

#39 – Good Morning to ya, Kitty Hawk!

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.”? Who said (and what movie), “Are you still an effective team.”? In what song (and who sang it) did we hear the… Read more#39 – Good Morning to ya, Kitty Hawk!

#37 – Hawaii, One Word: Beautiful!

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Some journeys take us far from home, some adventures take us to our destiny.”? In what movie (and who said), “Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.”? Who sang (and… Read more#37 – Hawaii, One Word: Beautiful!

#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

#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!

#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