Steel Boats, Iron Men and their stories (plus a bit more)
The Crew As I look back over the past forty five years, I keep wondering what it was about serving on submarines was the part of my life that had the most impact on my life. As I look around social media, it’s not too hard to see that I am not alone in that […]
Read More The CrewToday’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 HeartI have been seeing a lot of advertisements from Ancestry and 23 and Me. In the interest of public service, here is a cost saving tip for my Bubblehead family
Read More For a Submariner, this is the only DNA test that matters (but it only goes back about 117 years)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…
https://wreaths.fastport.com/donateLocation.html?page=47147&relate=17115 REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom. Welcome to Navy League of the United States – Pittsburgh Council’s Wreaths Across America Page. Please help our group raise funds by clicking one of the red “Donate” button to sponsor wreaths to be placed at […]
Read More Wreaths Across America – Cemetery of the Alleghenies near PittsburghThis speech was delivered to the Pittsburgh Area Navy Ball on October 20, 2017. The Ball was sponsored by the Pittsburgh Council of the Navy League of the United States and the McKeesport Pittsburgh Chief Petty Officer’s Association Happy Birthday to my Family Life is full of celebrations. Births, graduations, achievements, weddings, anniversaries. October is […]
Read More Happy Birthday to my Navy Family – 242 Years StrongIt was an honor today to be present as a Memorial Stone was Dedicated by the USSVI Requin Base Pittsburgh PA at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies near Pittsburgh. The pictures tell the story. Hand Salute!
Read More Dedication Ceremony for the Submarine Service Memorial at the Cemetery of the AllegheniesMaintain Silence About the Decks. Life aboard any US Navy vessel is marked by a series of routines. Sailors quickly learn that there are expected behaviors during each of those routines. During refueling operations, the red flag is flown and the word is passed that the smoking lamp is out. Taps is another time of […]
Read More Maintain Silence About the DecksJust an average Cold War Submariner. The average Cold War Submariner : Volunteered to serve his country… Twice. Went to submarine school in New London. … Trained in the old escape tower. Spent time on the dive and drive trainer. Had a few drinks in Groton. Showed up on their first boat with too much […]
Read More Just an average Cold War SubmarinerOriginally 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…
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