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08-19-13, 02:06 PM
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Dude, if you were one and don't know what it is, how the heck are we supposed to know? 
I was an 1120 from 1990-1996 (that's a nuclear submarine officer) and took my ship USS Jefferson City (SSN-759) from new construction in Hampton VA all the way through the ditch, down across the equator and back up to San Diego. We did one Westpac deployment (how fun is that? Go to work June 23 and come home Dec 23. I think half the married guys on board had divorce papers waiting for them when we got back, unfortunately)
We used to mock aviators all the time (it was pure jealousy I assure you)... 8 hours of work and you're forced to take a break. For us, 24 hour days with a 6 hour window for a nap were common when we were underway. Reactor safeguards exam? Make that 42 hours, no nap. Good times.
Being on a ship of the line is a hard career - I'm glad there are people who do it, and I enjoyed my time in the Navy tremendously but I'm also glad I got out when I did. My dad was a career army officer and my mom got kicked out of the chair force when she had me, so I was the rebel son going into the Navy.
I was an 1120 from 1990-1996 (that's a nuclear submarine officer) and took my ship USS Jefferson City (SSN-759) from new construction in Hampton VA all the way through the ditch, down across the equator and back up to San Diego. We did one Westpac deployment (how fun is that? Go to work June 23 and come home Dec 23. I think half the married guys on board had divorce papers waiting for them when we got back, unfortunately)
We used to mock aviators all the time (it was pure jealousy I assure you)... 8 hours of work and you're forced to take a break. For us, 24 hour days with a 6 hour window for a nap were common when we were underway. Reactor safeguards exam? Make that 42 hours, no nap. Good times.
Being on a ship of the line is a hard career - I'm glad there are people who do it, and I enjoyed my time in the Navy tremendously but I'm also glad I got out when I did. My dad was a career army officer and my mom got kicked out of the chair force when she had me, so I was the rebel son going into the Navy.
And for those non-aviation types.... "FAW" was Fahking AW, everybody hated us because we could only work while in the air. I loved it, it was like playing Hunt For Red October.
08-19-13, 02:09 PM
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I was thinking of carrier based flyers. I spent a week aboard the Sh*tty Kitty with the admiral's staff attempting to communicate with subs and those tomcat pilots had it good.
If I'm not mistaken the P-3 crowd had some pretty good boondoggles but they're escaping me at present. You guys definitely had a different op tempo.
If I'm not mistaken the P-3 crowd had some pretty good boondoggles but they're escaping me at present. You guys definitely had a different op tempo.
08-19-13, 02:17 PM
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8 Hours? I wish... P-3 missions would be 4 hour pre-flight, 4 hour transit, 4 hours on station (on a USSR Yankee, Delta IV etc), 4 hour flight back and 4 hour reaming at ASWOC. But then there was beer!!! Never once stepped foot on a "boat", unless you count my father in law's ski boat or a WWII diesel sub at Fisherman's Wharf.
And for those non-aviation types.... "FAW" was Fahking AW, everybody hated us because we could only work while in the air. I loved it, it was like playing Hunt For Red October.
And for those non-aviation types.... "FAW" was Fahking AW, everybody hated us because we could only work while in the air. I loved it, it was like playing Hunt For Red October.
08-19-13, 02:31 PM
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I was thinking of carrier based flyers. I spent a week aboard the Sh*tty Kitty with the admiral's staff attempting to communicate with subs and those tomcat pilots had it good.
If I'm not mistaken the P-3 crowd had some pretty good boondoggles but they're escaping me at present. You guys definitely had a different op tempo.
If I'm not mistaken the P-3 crowd had some pretty good boondoggles but they're escaping me at present. You guys definitely had a different op tempo.
08-19-13, 02:37 PM
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Door Gunner / Rescue swimmer crewchief in H-60s. Been in about 20 years…probably on the way out soon.
Been on both the east and west coasts at HS and HSC commands.
Been on both the east and west coasts at HS and HSC commands.
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08-19-13, 02:56 PM
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08-19-13, 03:25 PM
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Thanks for your service, guys. My family and I get to sit here in peace and comfort thanks to your efforts.
08-19-13, 09:04 PM
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Just retired last year from US Army, 24 years. Last combat tour was all joint, USF-I, 4* combative command. 'Flew' a Network Operations Center and my boss was a USN Capt, awesome guy!
Take that last year and get all your stuff straight with the VA as it takes forever! There is so much BS and admin crap to shovel... Yea, good times. On my side, there is a ton of transition services available, and some of them are even valuable. Thanks for your service brother, and enjoy your retirement, you deserve it.
Dave
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08-19-13, 09:48 PM
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Shipmate!
Just retired last year from US Army, 24 years. Last combat tour was all joint, USF-I, 4* combative command. 'Flew' a Network Operations Center and my boss was a SUN Capt, awesome guy!
Take that last year and get all your stuff straight with the VA as it takes forever! There is so much BS and admin crap to shovel... Yea, good times. On my side, there is a ton of transition services available, and some of them are even valuable. Thanks for your service brother, and enjoy your retirement, you deserve it.
Dave
Just retired last year from US Army, 24 years. Last combat tour was all joint, USF-I, 4* combative command. 'Flew' a Network Operations Center and my boss was a SUN Capt, awesome guy!
Take that last year and get all your stuff straight with the VA as it takes forever! There is so much BS and admin crap to shovel... Yea, good times. On my side, there is a ton of transition services available, and some of them are even valuable. Thanks for your service brother, and enjoy your retirement, you deserve it.
Dave
08-20-13, 07:59 AM
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Heya, I'm a Senior Chief. Went to boot camp in San Diego, ship I've been on are USS ANTIETAM, USS ANCHORAGE, USS JOHN C STENNIS, and USS HIGGINS. Now I'm a corrections officer in the Miramar Brig. Most of the time sea duty sucks but the bonds forged with shipmates last a lifetime so in the end it is all worth it.
Hey, thanks for the VA tips! My last tour before this present one was USF-I too as a Navy IA. I was BCG under USD-C in Al Asad. loved working with the Army and Al Asad was a quiet place until Gen Helmick showed up LOL.
Hey, thanks for the VA tips! My last tour before this present one was USF-I too as a Navy IA. I was BCG under USD-C in Al Asad. loved working with the Army and Al Asad was a quiet place until Gen Helmick showed up LOL.
My USN Capt boss was awesome and he got me calling everyone shipmate. My Army boss, COL, was my favorite Army leader though my career, and I hope he makes general one of these years. I do not remember that general, but I do remember my J6 Admiral. I visited Al Alad early in the war to repair a coms package, but this last time I was in Camp Victory and did not get out as much as I was used to. It was amazing how much we built that place up, as I remember rolling in there day 2, through a whole in the wall off Irish, and setting up my folks in a field.
I ramble but, thanks again for your service brother, and I wish you the best of luck with the VA and your transition. I was way harder then me than I thought. I was a paratrooper, hard charging and all that and slowing down to relax and just retire was damn hard. I found base miles helps an ass ton, and relaxing and seeing all the sights rolling down the road chilled me out. Even racing is more fun no as it is my fun fix. Be well and thanks again for your service and congratulations on achieving Senior Chief.
Dave
08-20-13, 09:51 AM
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08-20-13, 09:30 PM
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oh yeah? I am in Utah with some of the boys from 84 right now. I am in 85
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08-20-13, 10:53 PM
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I'm an OS1, currently aboard the USS John C Stennis. I have also been stationed on the USS Abraham Lincoln and at Patrol and Recon Wing 10 in Whidbey Island. I've spent all my 13 years in the Navy in western Washington. Great place to live, and a great place to ride!
08-21-13, 11:37 AM
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08-21-13, 12:19 PM
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big shout out to you navy guys. i was in the marine corps. 90-94. never gave navy much respect until i spent some time on ship, you guys work your asses off and really know your stuff. we basically got in your way and pissed everyone off. i got a ride home when we closed subic bay, and also got a ride on a gator freighter to somalia. i hated being on ship.
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08-21-13, 12:38 PM
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big shout out to you navy guys. i was in the marine corps. 90-94. never gave navy much respect until i spent some time on ship, you guys work your asses off and really know your stuff. we basically got in your way and pissed everyone off. i got a ride home when we closed subic bay, and also got a ride on a gator freighter to somalia. i hated being on ship.
08-21-13, 01:00 PM
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Heya, I'm a Senior Chief. Went to boot camp in San Diego, ship I've been on are USS ANTIETAM, USS ANCHORAGE, USS JOHN C STENNIS, and USS HIGGINS. Now I'm a corrections officer in the Miramar Brig. Most of the time sea duty sucks but the bonds forged with shipmates last a lifetime so in the end it is all worth it.
08-21-13, 01:47 PM
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big shout out to you navy guys. i was in the marine corps. 90-94. never gave navy much respect until i spent some time on ship, you guys work your asses off and really know your stuff. we basically got in your way and pissed everyone off. i got a ride home when we closed subic bay, and also got a ride on a gator freighter to somalia. i hated being on ship.
Much better than the seals we toted around; very respectful of our time and (limited) space. I shouldn't dog the seals though, those guys did some weird/bad stuff and we were just the taxi program really.Anyway, I always liked marines - I figured if we didn't have marines some of us would have to leave our cozy bunks with hot showers and 4 squares a day and go crawling through sand while people shot at us. No thanks!
08-21-13, 01:47 PM
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My kudos to our 'sister' service the jar heads. Nothing but respect for the USMC. In the early 1970s at the end of the Vietnam conflict I was put ashore in Subic to OINC the 7th Fleet Shore Patrol. The war had ended and I was responsible for all the conventional aircraft ordnance. Since we weren't going to use any they put me on TAD there with about 30 enlisted off various ships. Now THAT was a rough place; got caught in a riot one evening. Our Asst OINC was a USMC Captain. Lots of thrills and spills.
My uncle, after whom I am named, was a USMC Raider in WWII; D Company Second Raider Battalion, Carlson's Raiders.
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My uncle, after whom I am named, was a USMC Raider in WWII; D Company Second Raider Battalion, Carlson's Raiders.
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08-22-13, 07:39 AM
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9+ years active duty, served with/on with:
USS Compte De Grasse (DD974)
USS Thorn (DD 980)
VF-31 (Last Tom Cat Squadron)
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
They even let me have a little shore duty at Pax River, Now I'm a reservist with the Seabees, and terrorize roadies...
USS Compte De Grasse (DD974)
USS Thorn (DD 980)
VF-31 (Last Tom Cat Squadron)
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
They even let me have a little shore duty at Pax River, Now I'm a reservist with the Seabees, and terrorize roadies...
08-22-13, 07:55 AM
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All of you Squids
be sure and check in at the "Thanks for Your Service" thread in the stickies area here in the 41, if you haven't already done so https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...n-The-Military. Some of us hook up with deployed members to send them "care packages" of cycling magazines and such. I am currently sending Drillium Dude and his buddies on DG a box a month of magazines, crossword puzzle books and anything else I can find for their magazine rack.
To all of our Navy Service brothers and sisters, Thanks for your service and sacrifices, past, present and future. Be safe on deployments and Dets, we don't need any memorials here
. Everyone that serves, has served and will serve is owed a debt of thanks from everyone enjoying the freedoms our country offers us.
Bill, resident jarhead
be sure and check in at the "Thanks for Your Service" thread in the stickies area here in the 41, if you haven't already done so https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...n-The-Military. Some of us hook up with deployed members to send them "care packages" of cycling magazines and such. I am currently sending Drillium Dude and his buddies on DG a box a month of magazines, crossword puzzle books and anything else I can find for their magazine rack. To all of our Navy Service brothers and sisters, Thanks for your service and sacrifices, past, present and future. Be safe on deployments and Dets
, we don't need any memorials here. Everyone that serves, has served and will serve is owed a debt of thanks from everyone enjoying the freedoms our country offers us.Bill, resident jarhead
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08-22-13, 08:34 AM
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08-22-13, 11:01 AM
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All of you Squids be sure and check in at the "Thanks for Your Service" thread in the stickies area here in the 41, if you haven't already done so https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...n-The-Military. Some of us hook up with deployed members to send them "care packages" of cycling magazines and such. I am currently sending Drillium Dude and his buddies on DG a box a month of magazines, crossword puzzle books and anything else I can find for their magazine rack.
To all of our Navy Service brothers and sisters, Thanks for your service and sacrifices, past, present and future. Be safe on deployments and Dets, we don't need any memorials here. Everyone that serves, has served and will serve is owed a debt of thanks from everyone enjoying the freedoms our country offers us.
Bill, resident jarhead
be sure and check in at the "Thanks for Your Service" thread in the stickies area here in the 41, if you haven't already done so https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...n-The-Military. Some of us hook up with deployed members to send them "care packages" of cycling magazines and such. I am currently sending Drillium Dude and his buddies on DG a box a month of magazines, crossword puzzle books and anything else I can find for their magazine rack. To all of our Navy Service brothers and sisters, Thanks for your service and sacrifices, past, present and future. Be safe on deployments and Dets
, we don't need any memorials here. Everyone that serves, has served and will serve is owed a debt of thanks from everyone enjoying the freedoms our country offers us.Bill, resident jarhead
08-22-13, 01:38 PM
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Flew P-3C for three years, then three years as an Instructor Pilot in the T-34.
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Dude, if you were one and don't know what it is, how the heck are we supposed to know?
I was an 1120 from 1990-1996 (that's a nuclear submarine officer) and took my ship USS Jefferson City (SSN-759) from new construction in Hampton VA all the way through the ditch, down across the equator and back up to San Diego. We did one Westpac deployment (how fun is that? Go to work June 23 and come home Dec 23. I think half the married guys on board had divorce papers waiting for them when we got back, unfortunately)
We used to mock aviators all the time (it was pure jealousy I assure you)... 8 hours of work and you're forced to take a break. For us, 24 hour days with a 6 hour window for a nap were common when we were underway. Reactor safeguards exam? Make that 42 hours, no nap. Good times.
Being on a ship of the line is a hard career - I'm glad there are people who do it, and I enjoyed my time in the Navy tremendously but I'm also glad I got out when I did. My dad was a career army officer and my mom got kicked out of the chair force when she had me, so I was the rebel son going into the Navy.
I was an 1120 from 1990-1996 (that's a nuclear submarine officer) and took my ship USS Jefferson City (SSN-759) from new construction in Hampton VA all the way through the ditch, down across the equator and back up to San Diego. We did one Westpac deployment (how fun is that? Go to work June 23 and come home Dec 23. I think half the married guys on board had divorce papers waiting for them when we got back, unfortunately)
We used to mock aviators all the time (it was pure jealousy I assure you)... 8 hours of work and you're forced to take a break. For us, 24 hour days with a 6 hour window for a nap were common when we were underway. Reactor safeguards exam? Make that 42 hours, no nap. Good times.
Being on a ship of the line is a hard career - I'm glad there are people who do it, and I enjoyed my time in the Navy tremendously but I'm also glad I got out when I did. My dad was a career army officer and my mom got kicked out of the chair force when she had me, so I was the rebel son going into the Navy.