Steel Boats, Iron Men and their stories (plus a bit more)
Today’s story comes from the heart. It could be about anyone who is watching a parent go through a tough time. There comes that cold and grey December day when you find yourself sitting in a hospital room across from the woman who gave you birth and are reminded once again about the temporary nature of […]
Read More From the HeartOriginally posted on theleansubmariner:
? Somewhere in the world tomorrow, men and women will be gathered together far away from home. Some will be keeping a watchful eye for dangerous activity, some will be far below the water’s surface and some will be launching aircraft in support or another mission to preserve freedom. If they…
Originally posted on My Best Laid Plans:
I need to make a statement. I want to say it as kindly and gently as possible, but this message really needs to get out there. It’s important. Please hear me with as much grace as you can, because I mean it with all love and gentleness. My…
Another Milestone May 31 2017 marks the end of my second career. When I retired from the US Navy in August of 1994, I foolishly assumed that the travel and adventure was all in the rear view mirror. We were headed to a little town in Kansas where I would be happy helping save […]
Read More May 31 2017 – Another MilestoneOriginally posted on theleansubmariner:
This was a post that I put up on Facebook in 2014. It has been shared over 8500 times in the time it has been on Facebook I am grateful for the feedback already sent On February 16, 2017, it came to my attention that the story has been cut and…
Originally posted on theleansubmariner:
With the recent storms in Florida and the south, I was reminded about another large storm and it’s impacts. We are praying for the folks in the South today and hope that everyone remains safe. God Bless and Protect you all. ? One of my post retirement hobbies has been public…
Greetings to all of my Pittsburgh PA area shipmates and friends. The Captain and part of the crew of the USS Pittsburgh are arriving this Sunday evening for a official and non official visit to the city. Wednesday afternoon and evening, there is a great way to honor the crew by attending a Meet and […]
Read More USS Pittsburgh SSN 720 Crew Visit to Pittsburgh April 6th 2016Pittsburgh Area Sea Cadet News Sea Cadet Chief Petty Officer Ian Sleigh is not your typical high school freshman. At barely 16, Chief Sleigh has already racked up a fairly impressive resume. Starting at an early age he completed his first ship board training at age 11 in Buffalo, New York at the […]
Read More Local teen selected to represent the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps in AustraliaThe Navy League was on hand to recognize the winners of the 2016 Regional Sea Perch Competition held in Pittsburgh in February. Hopewell High School was the top High School Team and Harrison Middle school was the top Middle school team. Both received trophy’s and medals from various sponsors including the Navy League and both […]
Read More 2016 Pittsburgh Regional Sea Perch CompetitionOriginally posted on Agile, Lean, Kanban, and System Thinking:
W. Edwards Deming’s 14 points are the basis for transformation of industry. Adoption and action on the 14 points are a signal that the management intend to stay in business. aim to protect investors and jobs. Such a system formed the basis for lessons for top…
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