Freedom of the Press

Originally posted on theleansubmariner:
I wrote this post in October 2020 prior to the election. Today, February 24, 2021, Democrats in the House of Representatives are leading a hearing that is designed to shut down the last remaining News Networks that are not in alignment with every part of their agenda. I have to be…

I’d like to be a submariner. How hard could that be?

Originally posted on theleansubmariner:
Caution: Some salty language may be found in this post I belong to a number of very fine military organizations that all have special purposes. The Navy League for instance is a group that supports and promotes the sea services. I think this is important because of the dangers still present…

You are late for watch – why aren’t you ready yet?

Originally posted on theleansubmariner:
You are late for watch Dreaded words. Despite your best efforts, you find yourself facing a hostile shipmate. Time on a submarine is precious and you just robbed him of some of his by being late. Let’s be honest. It happens to all of us. We think we are going to…

Anticipate the difficult by managing the easy. Lao Tzu and the answer to Global Pandemics

Originally posted on theleansubmariner:
Anticipate the difficult by managing the easy. Lao Tzu Before it moves, hold it, Before it goes wrong, mold it, Drain off water in winter before it freezes, Before weeds grow, sow them to the breezes. You can deal with what has not happened, Can foresee Harmful events and not allow…

2020 – An Epic New Year (In Retrospect, using the word epic might have been a mistake)

Originally posted on theleansubmariner:
2020 – The year of the Fast Attack Coming Soon Well, that was the plan last December. I was thinking that a good follow-up to my 2019 year of highlighting the 41 for Freedom Boats would be a logical way to spend the year. To be honest, I spent a lot…

Did it matter? Undersea Patrols on Christmas Day

Originally posted on theleansubmariner:
Did it matter? A few weeks ago on one of the Holy Loch themed Facebook pages, a few of us were reminiscing about the old days and all of the patrols that were made during the Cold War. Someone reflected how successful the system was but a member of the site…

The Day after Pearl Harbor

Originally posted on theleansubmariner:
Battle ship Arizona at pearl Harbor, December 1941. The photo was taken shortly after the battleship was bombed and destroyed during the surprise attack by Japanese forces, December 7, 1941. The vessel at right is a rescue tug. Flag still flying the ship is resting on the bottom of the ocean…

Attack at Pearl Harbor by Japanese Planes on December 7, 1941 – Battleships, Battle Force After Action Report

Originally posted on theleansubmariner:
? A16-3/(0923) UNITED STATES PACIFIC FLEET BATTLESHIPS, BATTLE FORCE U.S.S. MARYLAND, Flagship December 19, 1941 From: Commander Battleships, Battle Force. To: Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Subject: Attack at pearl Harbor by Japanese Planes on December 7, 1941. Reference: (a) CO West Virginia ltr BB48/A16-3 of Dec. 11, 1941., with Combat ships…

The unluckiest day – Friday the 13th 1942

Originally posted on theleansubmariner:
Sailors by and large are a very superstitious lot. The things that set a sailing man or woman on edge are as ancient as the sea itself. I am not sure if it is the dangers they know they will face once they are divorced from the shore or just a…

November 11, 2020 Zoom Presentation: Every Moment Mattered

Tonight at 7:00 PM EST, I will be giving a Zoom Presentation on the life of Captain Cassin Young, USN, Medal of Honor Awardee. This presentation is based on my upcoming book, “Every Moment Mattered, the Remarkable Story of Navy Captain Cassin Young” You must check in before that time to get access to the […]