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"…the Italian Navigator has just landed in the New World…"

Originally posted on theleansubmariner:
Compton: The Italian navigator has landed in the New World. Conant: How were the natives? Compton: Very friendly. December 2nd 1942 was the day the world changed forever. The title of this story is the coded telephone message confirming first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction on that day. On that afternoon, the…

From the Heart

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 […]

Something to be truly thankful for

Originally 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…

The Wrong Donations – Some Tough Words on Disaster Relief

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…

May 31 2017 – Another Milestone

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 […]

The Submariner’s Lament; When you understand

Originally 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…

The Birth of the First Civilian Submarine

Originally posted on theleansubmariner:
The Birth of the First Civilian Submarine While we were on our last trip, I stopped by a used book store and found a book that had been a part of my life growing up. In my Grandfather’s library was a collection of books called “Source Records of the Great War”.…

Are you ready? Are you sure?

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…

USS Pittsburgh SSN 720 Crew Visit to Pittsburgh April 6th 2016

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 […]