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    The Navy’s Two Newest Ships

    Meet the Navy’s two newest ships, both aircraft carriers and both named after former presidents. In fact, the only thing in common between the USS Ronald Reagan and the USS Bill Clinton are the fact that they are named after former presidents. See our side-by-side comparison of these 2 mighty (ok, really 1 mighty) warships, the different characterisitics of each ship, learn their different... 

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    GearAdrift (gîr ?-dr?ft')

    (1) Anything not properly stowed or tied down.

    (2) Referring to equipment, items, or anything else that can be acquired through judicious use of the saying "Gear Adrift, Must be a gift".

    (3) A less-than-flattering assessment of a sailor "Petty Officer Jones is gear adrift!" (lol)

    (4) A sarcastic comment about a squared-away sailor who's trying to serve his country and do what's right for his family at the same time.

    That's right, I'm just a regular guy who happens to be in the Navy. The Navy doesn't define who I am, I'm much more than that. I'm a father, a husband, a homeowner, a student, and most recently -- an online businessman.

    I started trying to make money online ever since I returned from a deployment in 2005. This is my journey as I try, in my spare time, to match my military income with my online income. It's going to be tough because of the commitments and responsiblities I have that keep me away from the computer but if I can even match 75% of it, I'll be satisfied that I can get out of the Navy and do this full time.

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Shellback Initiation

There is a long standing Naval Tradition known as Shellback Initiation or wog day and it occurs when a Navy ...

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The Navy’s Two Newest Ships

Meet the Navy’s two newest ships, both aircraft carriers and both named after former presidents. In fact, the only thing in common between the USS Ronald Reagan and the USS Bill Clinton are the fact that they are named after former presidents. See our side-by-side comparison of these 2 mighty (ok, really 1 […]

Port Visits

Navy Pier Chicago

Navy Pier, Chicago IL
Navy Pier Chicago
The Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois is not exactly a port visit. However, the Navy Pier may be something every “newer” sailor remembers. The Navy Pier is located in Chicago, IL which is also the location of Navy boot camp.

History

Shellback Pictures Needed

So, as many of us sailors know, Navy Shellback Initiation is dying. I really think this ceremony is going to go before chief’s initiation and some would argue that it has already gone away. I’m starting a new photo gallery and want to add pictures of various shellback initiations throughout history. So, […]

Traditions

Battle Stations 21, without running?

I’m from the old, “New Navy”. We didn’t have Drill Instructors or Company Commanders, we had RDCs (Recruit Division Commander). It always made sense to me in a way, after all, Drill Instructors are for Marines and Company Commander just sounds Army to me. We weren’t in a company anyway, the Navy […]