G’day Mate, mind the dingos

Originally posted on theleansubmariner:
I can’t possibly imagine two places on earth that are more opposite then Diego Garcia and Perth Australia. Finishing up a quick run somewhere in the Indian Ocean and pulling up next to a destroyer tender was welcome after all the excitement, but you quickly come to realize that if there…

My Trusty Old .45

Originally posted on theleansubmariner:
As a kid growing up, one of my favorite shows was a realistic World War 2 action series called “Combat!”. Sergeant Saunders (Vic Morrow) was my hero and his adventures with Kirby, Little John, Cage and Lieutenant Hanley and Doc. The series ran form 1962 to 1967 which is pretty remarkable…

Farewell Big George, you will be missed

One of my passions in life is listening to Celtic music. Probably the best Celtic music available today comes from a group called Celtic Thunder. The only time I ever bother to turn PBS on anymore is when I know they will be featured. Occasionally I will also watch Celtic Women as well. So it […]

Bagpipes and Boomers and Beer, oh my!

Originally posted on theleansubmariner:
Holy Loch Scotland One of the saddest days of my life was the day we left Dunoon Scotland and the Holy Loch so many years ago. It was 1991, our tour was shortened by the end of the Cold War drawdown and I was headed to a tour as M Division…

FBM Sailors Part 2

Amazing video of a Polaris Launch

FBM HIstory

I was just a boy when this was filmed. Still relate to the subject matter though

How Hef saved the world from Communism

Originally posted on theleansubmariner:
Disclaimer: Although nothing graphic is shown or discussed in this article, politically speaking, it reflects an age where dinosaurs roamed the earth. Skip to an earlier post or come back later next week if you are easily offended. Early in the history of theleansubmariner blog, I wrote a piece about what…

Our company commander is missing, Sir

Originally posted on theleansubmariner:
June of 1972 was a pivotal month and year for many people. Watergate, Hurricane Agnes, Vietnam bombings, Nixon’s reelection, and the month I entered the Navy. Through all the years since then, I have managed to hang onto “The Keel” which is the graduation cruise book they gave out back in…

100,000 hits… wow.. that is humbling

Thanks to all who have visited Mister Mac

Joe Sagnis

For those of you that follow me on Facebook, you are aware that the USS San Francisco SSN 711 brotherhood of “Saints” is mourning the loss of one of the early crew members. Joe’s remains will be cremated today and a memorial service will be planned for a later date. God Bless you Joey. Gone […]