Ann, Back in my day - and that's, I suspect, contiguous with that of your cousin's service - the quite unofficial description of sailors by sailors was: "A bitching sailor is a happy sailor!"
I was known, amongst my comrades, as an Ecstatic Sailor. There was no radio frequency, officer, enlisted sailor, political party, politician, ship, …
Ann, Back in my day - and that's, I suspect, contiguous with that of your cousin's service - the quite unofficial description of sailors by sailors was: "A bitching sailor is a happy sailor!"
I was known, amongst my comrades, as an Ecstatic Sailor. There was no radio frequency, officer, enlisted sailor, political party, politician, ship, department, division, military service (especially the Air Farce), mission, sea state, weather state, region, month, day, or time of day that escaped my often biting sarcasm and bad jokes. Those with whom I served on cryptologic support elements - and especially the Division Officers, Leading Chiefs, Leading Petty Officers - must have accepted that I was just "blowing off steam". (There is a God and He has a really good sense of humor.)
How do I know that? I received very good personal evaluations and promotions over the years, including to Chief Petty Officer, Submarine dolphins, and enough awards to fill out 3 levels of ribbons.
If your cousin believes that Hegseth is a douchebag, I concur. Unlike your cousin, I have NEVER supported or "liked" the scumbag Oath-Breaking SoB who was returned by 49% of our voters.
I suspect your cousin was a commissioned officer or Chief Warrant Officer. Not that it makes a difference. Please congratulate him for me for his service - I am happy to meet any veteran, no matter the person's politics or party.
(No, I'm not trying to clean the rust off of my halo...)
Ann, Back in my day - and that's, I suspect, contiguous with that of your cousin's service - the quite unofficial description of sailors by sailors was: "A bitching sailor is a happy sailor!"
I was known, amongst my comrades, as an Ecstatic Sailor. There was no radio frequency, officer, enlisted sailor, political party, politician, ship, department, division, military service (especially the Air Farce), mission, sea state, weather state, region, month, day, or time of day that escaped my often biting sarcasm and bad jokes. Those with whom I served on cryptologic support elements - and especially the Division Officers, Leading Chiefs, Leading Petty Officers - must have accepted that I was just "blowing off steam". (There is a God and He has a really good sense of humor.)
How do I know that? I received very good personal evaluations and promotions over the years, including to Chief Petty Officer, Submarine dolphins, and enough awards to fill out 3 levels of ribbons.
If your cousin believes that Hegseth is a douchebag, I concur. Unlike your cousin, I have NEVER supported or "liked" the scumbag Oath-Breaking SoB who was returned by 49% of our voters.
I suspect your cousin was a commissioned officer or Chief Warrant Officer. Not that it makes a difference. Please congratulate him for me for his service - I am happy to meet any veteran, no matter the person's politics or party.
(No, I'm not trying to clean the rust off of my halo...)