Thank you for your service.

[953 nut 61,562]

Celebrate the Navy’s Birthday on October 13 and recognize the brave men and women who have served our country — past and present. Established during the Revolutionary War, the original Continental Navy was formed, disbanded, and then reestablished nearly 10 years later. Today it’s the largest and most capable navy in the world, with the highest combined battle fleet tonnage. The Navy also boasts the world’s largest aircraft carrier fleet, over 300,000 active personnel, and nearly 100,000 in the Ready Reserve.

A few fun-facts about the US Navy;

General Washington commissioned two small schooners to patrol in and around Boston Harbor as the Revolutionary War heated up — eventually leading to the Navy we have today.

The Massachusetts cities of Beverly and Marblehead have long argued over which was the birthplace of the Navy — which takes no official position on its place of origin.

All submariners are volunteers, those serving on submarines are among the most highly trained personnel in the military.

If not for the Navy, James T. Kirk would have been captain of the USS Yorktown

Star Trek’s USS Enterprise was originally called the Yorktown. After some debate, creator Gene Roddenberry eventually renamed it.

SEAL Team 6, officially known as United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group — along with Delta Force — are the most highly trained elite forces in the U.S. military.

On a personal note, if you travel through Fort Pierce, FL, visit the UDT/SEALS Museum. I had the honor of being one of the founders of this museum and am proud of the way it represents team members past and present. This was the birthplace of special forces in World War Two with the formation of the Underwater Demolition Teams, UDT.

 

 

[SylvanLakeWH 29,156]

 

 

[JoeM 8,672]

and Columbus Day too.

Hats off to all the Sailors Lots of old friends served.

 

[peter lena 9,392]

@953 nut  grandson in the marines , crew chief on a c130 j , made his own way , started out in a class of 54 , 7 made it . going to collage next , proud grampa , pete

[WHX?? 52,518]

2 hours ago, 953 nut said:

100,000 in the Ready Reserve.

999,999 now that I am retired... 

 

2 hours ago, 953 nut said:

submarines are among the most highly trained

Yep I could could mess cook like no other ... 

[peter lena 9,392]

@953 nut   submarine  base  7 miles from my house , in groton ct  . always busy , pete

[c-series don 10,431]

@peter lena Here comes one into Groton, I took this from the ferry from Orient Point L.I. to New London back in August. 

[peter lena 9,392]

@ cseries don  , also worked at PFIZER 30 years  right on the  thames , saw them  all the time . neat to be on the job , and get a terrific view of SAIL FEST  , coming up from NY  , SQUARE RIGGERY  at its best . also  while  on shifts at the caffeine shop , if you were on midnights , get the  4TH of july  fireworks display  ,  like you were  inside of it  without the crowd . AWESOME ,  pete   

[Dan 312-8 212]

14 hours ago, 953 nut said:

Celebrate the Navy’s Birthday on October 13 and recognize the brave men and women who have served our country — past and present. Established during the Revolutionary War, the original Continental Navy was formed, disbanded, and then reestablished nearly 10 years later. Today it’s the largest and most capable navy in the world, with the highest combined battle fleet tonnage. The Navy also boasts the world’s largest aircraft carrier fleet, over 300,000 active personnel, and nearly 100,000 in the Ready Reserve.

A few fun-facts about the US Navy;

General Washington commissioned two small schooners to patrol in and around Boston Harbor as the Revolutionary War heated up — eventually leading to the Navy we have today.

The Massachusetts cities of Beverly and Marblehead have long argued over which was the birthplace of the Navy — which takes no official position on its place of origin.

All submariners are volunteers, those serving on submarines are among the most highly trained personnel in the military.

If not for the Navy, James T. Kirk would have been captain of the USS Yorktown

Star Trek’s USS Enterprise was originally called the Yorktown. After some debate, creator Gene Roddenberry eventually renamed it.

SEAL Team 6, officially known as United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group — along with Delta Force — are the most highly trained elite forces in the U.S. military.

On a personal note, if you travel through Fort Pierce, FL, visit the UDT/SEALS Museum. I had the honor of being one of the founders of this museum and am proud of the way it represents team members past and present. This was the birthplace of special forces in World War Two with the formation of the Underwater Demolition Teams, UDT.

 

 

Thank you Shipmate!

1985-1988, VF-31 (F-14s), AME2, Airwing aboard the USS Forrestal.