#114—Those Dastardly “Triggers”

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “We do not remember days; we remember moments.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “If I am not me, then who the hell am I?”? Who sang (and what… Read more#114—Those Dastardly “Triggers”

#112—“Eject! Eject!”—Excitement from the Flight Deck

NACES seat test using a McDonnell YF-4J Phantom II at the US Navy Naval Weapons Station China Lake, CA (1987). Official US Navy photo.

#111—Navy “Orienteering”

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “The only person you should try to be better than, is the person you were yesterday.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “Nobody is gonna hit as hard as… Read more#111—Navy “Orienteering”

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#103—After Weeks at Sea… Finally, PI Liberty
Part 1: The Day Before

USS Kitty Hawk CV-63 underway Western Pacific 29 November 1970

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “The world always seems brighter when you’ve just made something that wasn’t there before.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “When are you going to get it into your… Read more#103—After Weeks at Sea… Finally, PI Liberty<br>Part 1: The Day <em>Before</em>

#100—Milestones

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “It is foolish and wrong to mourn men who have died. Rather, we should thank God such men lived.” From what movie is this tagline? “Life is like a box of chocolates… you… Read more#100—Milestones

#94—Flight Deck Operations: Aircraft Launch

F-18 Launches off USS Ronald Reagan

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.”? In what movie (and who said it)… Read more#94—Flight Deck Operations: Aircraft Launch

#83—Flight Deck “Skittles”

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”

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

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?

#77—Bremerton Shipyards April ‘77: Adios

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Beauty is everywhere. You only have to look to see it.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “Don’t you know somebody back east is sayin’, ‘Why don’t he write.’”?… Read more#77—Bremerton Shipyards April ‘77: Adios