#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”

I’m Giving Away 3 FREE Books to Veterans and their Families

I’m a United States Navy veteran. I served four years, 1973-77 and had two superb duty stations: NAS Agana, Guam (’73-75) and USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63; ’75-77), an aircraft carrier. My rating was an Aviation Boatswain’s Mate-Handler (ABH2) and my… Read moreI’m Giving Away 3 FREE Books to Veterans and their Families

#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

#72—“Those” Memorable Moments, Part 2—NAS Agana, Guam

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate”?… Read more#72—“Those” Memorable Moments, Part 2—NAS Agana, Guam

#68 – Flight Ops: Another Fine Day in the Navy!

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “It’s hard to win an argument with a smart person, but it’s damn near impossible to win an argument with a stupid person.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear,… Read more#68 – Flight Ops: Another Fine Day in the Navy!