Sailors and Naval Aviators, Happy Birthday!

[Rams]

Happy Birthday to all my naval friends.   Keep up the good work and stay safe.

Rams

[carolinarider09]

Looking back in time, there are several things that you realize got you to where you are today. 

I was always a "fan" of the US Navy.  Watched the "Silent Service" on tv, got interested in both Submarines and the US Navy.

It was 1967 and I was in college but my grades were not that good.  So, I told my parents the I was going to drop out after my Junior year at Clemson (back then, in your first two years, you were in the ROTC).

The war in Viet Nam was active.

 Sometime in early 1967 I went to see the US Navy Recruiter.  I filled out some forms and since I was an active Amateur Radio person (and maybe for some other reasons) he suggested that I would make a good Aviation Electronics Tech (not sure of the real title but he wanted to sign me up).  I said I'd think about it. 

Later in 1967, when I was official out of school, I went back the Navy Recruiter.  This time I took all the tests and did some other things and he said I was an excellent choice for the Navy's Nuclear Powered Submarine program as an Electronics Tech. 

The rest is history.  The 5 years 10 months I served in the United States Navy (two years on an FBM Nuclear Submarine) confirmed and cemented my future in civilian nuclear power. 

In hindsight, there is no other job I would have liked to have.  Civilian Nuclear Power was the place I wanted and needed to be. 

So, I am thankful for the 5 yrs and 10 months I served and offer respect and a salute to all who have served.

[HayHauler]

Thanks to all for their Service!! 

Hay 
Jimmyt

[old2soon]

    3 Years 11 Months and 27 Days from Boot to Honorable Discharge as an E 4. And were I Capable I'd DO ER ALL OVER AGAIN! While I Did in FACT have a few scares on the flight Deck of the USS Yorktown CVS 10 quite possibbly the Absolute BEST years of my life while Serving in The U S Navy!   I've seen and done things I Know I'll NEVER do Again in this lifetime. And I'd like to think I am a Better Man for it. And I have a Grandson that Answered the Navys call! Being as Grampa and Gramama both Served in The U S Navy makes me kinda Proud!   His Dad got a kick outa jumping OUT OF Perfectly servicable aircraft while still in flight!   And as an aside Navy DID beat Air Force thia past Saturday 10-4-2025?   RIDE SAFE.

[Rams]

And as an aside Navy DID beat Air Force thia past Saturday 10-4-2025?   RIDE SAFE.

Navy must have had quite a few Marines on the team. 

Rams   

[vanavyman]

24 years and 6 months on active duty in the US Navy.  Lots of memories.  When I retired from the Navy in June of 2002 it was really changing.  Hardly recognized it over the last 20 years.  Really like what I've seen over the last few months, maybe there is a chance it may yet come back to be what I remember. 

[Rams]

OK, an admission of guilt. I was incorrect as to the Navy's birthday.   It's actually Oct 13th, 250 years old.

I was advised (privately) about this in a pretty strong manner today.   Hoping my Navy friends don't get too upset about this error.   I take it all back. 

Rams