Tag Archives: Navy
Navy Stuff – another big year 17MAR2013
There comes a time when it all just seems to come together – this was my year. I received my letter from PERS advising me that I had achieved eligibility for retirement. I also learned that I had been selected … Continue reading
Memorial Day Message 31MAY2010
I was asked to be the speaker for the Town of La Plata, Maryland’s Memorial Day remembrances in 2010. Here is the text of my speech and a link to the speech on YOUTUBE: Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vae5fmYXkno Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stBColhi5xE&feature=related … Continue reading
A Year in the Life
By now, you probably are wondering if I ever made it to Iraq and home again. Here are some snaps of journey there and back. Every knight errant needs a trusty steed: A good weapon: A suit of Shining Armor: … Continue reading
Compliments to the Captain, I report my return…
Hi Folks, It has been a bit since I last posted. Off supervising Navy training stuff (more in a bit) and a case of resulting Gaming Interruptus. But back in the saddle and ready to blog a bit more. RHIB … Continue reading
All creatures great and small, Iraq was not….
You probably know that Arabic culture is not overly fond of dogs; rednecks like me love them indeed. Being pet deprived for a year, anytime I saw any animal that was the least bit friendly I would try to give … Continue reading
Smiles All Around
Smiles All Around Take a good look at that this picture. I think it tells you a lot about what was happening in Iraq while I was there. A boy’s radiant smile dominates this picture. He wasn’t smiling because of … Continue reading
Patches
Patches: As you know, the military is famous for catch-22s and conflicting interests. When I arrived at Fort Bragg, one of the first things I was told to do was to sew a reverse American flag on my right shoulder … Continue reading
CA Crapper Caper
CA Crapper Caper I will never forget the 354 CA Crapper Caper. Modern plumbing has not really made its way to Baghdad, including the former palace facilities of Saddam’s family. My unit’s HQ was in a former villa in the … Continue reading
6 You’re in the Army Now! February 27, 2008
You’re in the Army Now! February 27, 2008 On Thursday January 13th, my flight from Memphis arrived at the small Columbia, SC airport. We caught a bus out to the S.C. National Guard training facility at remote Camp MacCreedy on … Continue reading
5 Support the Troops 21FEB2008
Support the Troops 21FEB2008 Today as I ride another plane on Navy business, I recall my feelings as I took the first steps of the mobilization journey. Since 911, when you wear a uniform in public you receive mixed reactions. … Continue reading
Little Men 