Divisions

Division is the title for people on a submarine who are assigned to operate together. If you think about it, that seems like a rather strange name for a “team” until you recognize that the divisions are all part of a larger team. A group of people who are assigned to function together will only […]

Happy Fourth of July

I had considered taking the day off today but was reminded that somewhere in the world at this very minute, a submarine is on patrol or special operation adding to the effort to keep us free. Those silent sentinels are never completely at rest and stand ready to perform the missions at a moments notice. […]

When nothing but 100% is acceptable: Trust

When nothing but 100% is acceptable: Trust There are times in life when we have come to expect less than perfect. It might be a grade in school in a very difficult course or a child’s performance in an organized sport. While there are some people who would flinch at accepting less than 100%, I […]

Deck Plate Problem Solving

Submarine wisdom: If you plan on travelling at 200 feet, you should make sure your boat is capable of no less than 400 feet. Smallwood Hall is an enlisted barracks in Pearl Harbor named in memory of Machinist’s Mate Third Class James E. Smallwood. Smallwood was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal posthumously. He was supervising […]