A good time was had by all *UPDATED*
I did something great today — I relaxed. Okay, that’s not really all I did. I relaxed in a very special place. Along with my family, I spent time aboard the USCGC George Cobb (WLM 564), a Coast...
View ArticleA great day by the Bay
I woke the family up bright and early today for a very special adventure. Courtesy of the Navy League, we headed over to Pier 30/32 in San Francisco to be part of a contingent of official ship’s...
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Courtesy of the Navy League, we spent several hours yesterday enjoying the hospitality of the crew of the USCG Cutter Pike, an 87′ Marine Protector Class Coastal Patrol Boat. In other words, we spent...
View ArticleFleet Week, 2010
Three more weeks to my favorite week of the year — Fleet Week. Yay! Up until a few years ago, Fleet Week was fun. Now, thanks to the Navy League, Fleet Week stands out as a time when I get to visit...
View ArticleHonoring our Seafaring Services *UPDATED*
In honor of Fleet Week (which starts Saturday in San Francisco), I have three Navy/Marine related stories to relate and I want to promote a few of my favorite Navy related blogs. Story 1: My daughter...
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The media again attacks the military
I came of age in the post-Vietnam era. Let me amend that: I came of age in San Francisco in the post-Vietnam era. Although Fleet Week, which started in the City about 20+ years ago has done a lot to...
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The girl’s guide to visiting the USS Makin Island
Courtesy of the Navy League, today I boarded the USS Makin Island as an official ship’s greeter. My visit was a bit more fraught than past experiences have been, so I thought I’d walk you through the...
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Navy responds to sequester by torturing American people (or, put another way,...
(I wrote this for Mr. Conservative, but it’s pure Bookworm in word and thought, so I’m republishing it here. Frankly, I’m spitting mad, because regular readers know exactly how much I love Fleet...
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The USS America commissioning ceremony
I was fortunate yesterday to attend the USS America commissioning ceremony (along with several thousand other guests). It was a wonderful experience. Indeed, when I ran into a friend of mine who is a...
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Fleet Week in San Francisco
Fleet Week is almost upon us here in San Francisco. As many of you know, it’s one of my favorite times of year. But Fleet Week isn’t just about the civilians in San Francisco; it’s also about the...
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