Last night, surrounded by family and USSVI friends from the Charleston Base, I was presented with the certificate and plaque for the 2026 Ben Bastura Award.
I am deeply humbled and thank all of you that have followed me at any point during the last 15 years.
Mister Mac
BZ Mr Mac! Well Deserved.
Congrats Robert on your well-deserved award. Always enjoy your columns!
CONGRATS ,MAC. WELL DONE AND WELL DESERVED, SHIPMATE.
B Z Mac. Well deserved.
Bob Gerle
Thanks Very Much. A very welcome surprise
Mac