234 Years Old
October 13th, 2009
The world’s most powerful and technologically advanced Navy turns 234 years old today.
Happy Birthday United States Navy! (Read the rest of the story…)
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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 4th, 2009
The borders of Navy Cyberspace are pink! After all, it is October, which means it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Follow this breast cancer information link, and start to get yourself educated on a disease that is projected to kill about 41,000 Americans in the next year. (Read the rest of the story…)
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Navy 27 Ohio State 31
September 5th, 2009
Navy 27 – Ohio State 31
First off, thank you to the Ohio State fans who showed an enormous amount of class before, during, and after the game. It was an entertaining and exciting football game to watch. You Buckeyes displayed your pride in our country and armed forces with a grace not seen enough in this day and age. BZ!
Good to see Vice Admiral Fowler on the sidelines wearing a huge smile just after the 85 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter for Navy. I, like him, thought the Midshipmen would pull off the upset!!
Navy may (Read the rest of the story…)
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Job Opening in Millington
July 21st, 2009
The U. S. House of Representatives has a program to hire veterans who have served on active duty since 9/11 and have a 30% or greater disability rating, for two year fellowships in various district offices of Congressional Members. You can learn more about the program at www.cao.house.gov
Permanent employment at the end of two years is a goal but not guaranteed.
Pass the word! Currently there is an opening in the Millington, TN in Congressman Tanner’s office, follow directions below to apply if you are qualified. (Read the rest of the story…)
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Military Email Spam Scam
July 20th, 2009
Well, how low can you go. I am now starting to receive emails which put a different twist on the Nigerian scam – now they seem to be using U.S. military personnel. Shame!!
Here is the latest email I received; (Read the rest of the story…)
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One Giant Leap
July 20th, 2009
Forty years ago today, 20 July 1969, former Navy pilot Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon. As he took his first step from the Apollo Lunar Module, he proclaimed, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” (Read the rest of the story…)
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Hey New Englanders!
June 3rd, 2009
Check out Boston Maggie’s article concerning the Midway Commemoration – Charlestown Navy Yard where she discribes that on Thursday morning 04 JUN 2009 all over the country there will be observances and commemorations of the Battle of Midway. (Read the rest of the story…)
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26 Years Ago Today
May 28th, 2009
It was a Saturday night, 23 April 1983, Luther and I stationed aboard the USS Forrestal and both made the trek from Mayport, FL to the Philadelphia shipyard for the FIDs service life extension program (SLEP) decided to head out and explore the South Jersey. Our ship had not been in the area but a few weeks and we were all still getting our bearings.
As we navigated one of the local road ways it became quite apparent that I was not going to be able to continue without a pit stop. My bladder felt as if it was going to burst. Luckily (Read the rest of the story…)
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MOAA Marketing Yourself for Second Career
May 5th, 2009
LECTURER - Colonel Dan Koslov, USAF (RET)
I receive emails as a result of my attendance to the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) class from the Fleet and Family Support Center Mid-South updating me on some of the various opportunities. The notice I got today is worth driving a long distance to attend!
The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will be presenting “Marketing Yourself for a Second Career” on May 12, 2009. A free two and one half hour professional lecture for officers and senior enlisted who plan to leave the service in the next one to five years. Spouses are cordially invited.
During the presentation you will learn about your competition for finding a job, perceptions civilian employers have of military personnel, developing a plan for your job search, resumes, cover letters, broadcast letters, etc. Learn how employers (Read the rest of the story…)
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NIA Update Number Two
May 4th, 2009
The latest NavyCS Industrial average (NIA) is 3035.35, a 36.9% gain since the starting date of March 9, 2009.
The NIA because we, Bonnie and I, think each one of us should have a plan for distributing a portion of our funds to charities. Remember, a downturn in the economy does not equal a downturn in the need for charities support!
Before the opening bell this morning I have about 30% of the NIA in cash waiting on another pull back in the market. The current stocks include; BP Inc (BP:NYSE), General Electric (GE:NYSE), Synovus Financial Corp (SNV:NYSE) and Intel Corp (INTC:NASDAQ).
Some great news concerning Soldier’s Angels – they are now a part of CFC! (Read the rest of the story…)
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