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Operation Sea Orbit - Nuclear Task Force 1. G...

Robert K

Did a similar 3 nuclear ship, goodwill round the world cruise in 1964 ,while stationed on world’s first nuclear powered Navy surface warship, USS Long Beach CGN-9. & operated with...

Operation Sea Orbit - Nuclear Task Force 1. G...

Robert K

Did a similar 3 nuclear ship, goodwill round the world cruise in 1964 ,while stationed on world’s first nuclear powered Navy surface warship, USS Long Beach CGN-9. & operated with...

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What not to do on the flight deck...

Nina R

2006, my first year underway. I was a line rat stationed with VFA-25 "Fist of the Fleet". Many reminders in the line shack of, "keep your head on a swivel"...

What not to do on the flight deck...

Nina R

2006, my first year underway. I was a line rat stationed with VFA-25 "Fist of the Fleet". Many reminders in the line shack of, "keep your head on a swivel"...

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The best coffee pot!!!

Brice L

I was an SM on USS Thach from 1986-1990, and supply for the division. I had to get a good coffee maker that would last all the rocking and rolling...

The best coffee pot!!!

Brice L

I was an SM on USS Thach from 1986-1990, and supply for the division. I had to get a good coffee maker that would last all the rocking and rolling...

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I’m ex-Air Force

George S

But I have to say...you can’t beat a cup of Navy coffee! Old Salt Note - the mug shot is a bit scary - thanks George!

I’m ex-Air Force

George S

But I have to say...you can’t beat a cup of Navy coffee! Old Salt Note - the mug shot is a bit scary - thanks George!

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Damaged 5 inch shell and fuse and "this ain't n...

JERRY S

During a WestPac cruise and a NGFS mission we were rotating into the handling rooms etc to give GM's and others a break. I was in the handling room marked...

Damaged 5 inch shell and fuse and "this ain't n...

JERRY S

During a WestPac cruise and a NGFS mission we were rotating into the handling rooms etc to give GM's and others a break. I was in the handling room marked...

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Air Station Galley coffee

Billy “Bo’s’n” A

Most P-3 Orion crews brewed their own coffee inflight. The galley issued coffee we used to clean the bugs off the windshield until maintenance put a stop to the practice...

Air Station Galley coffee

Billy “Bo’s’n” A

Most P-3 Orion crews brewed their own coffee inflight. The galley issued coffee we used to clean the bugs off the windshield until maintenance put a stop to the practice...