This list of Good Rules was found on an Intelligence Officers desk after he gave his life on Sept 11, 2001 in the Pentagon.
Twelve Pretty Good Rules
1. Always give 100%
2. Listen
3. Care about each other as individuals. Be loyal.
4. Do not tolerate sloppy, lazy, or incomplete work.
5. Support your boss. Think ahead.
6. Practice the three C's: communicate, cooperate, coordinate.
7. Always strive to be of service. Reject an "it's not my lane in the
road" attitude.
8. Work hard, play hard.
9. Laugh.
10. Be quick to praise.
11. Be honest.
12. Give thanks everyday for the freedom and liberty that you enjoy.
Other Comments:
I spent over 25 years affiliated with the U.S. Navy or U.S. Navy Reserve. Just about half and half. I left active duty in April of 1991, one month shy of 12 years. I took the summer off and affiliated with the Reserves in Sept 91 and remained there until I retired in 2004. All in all, I had a great time. If I had to do it all over again, I would have stayed active, but live and learn, I guess. In many respects, I am still the same old Dave. But I did finally quit drinking over 22 years ago. The best decision that I ever made. It certainly cost me a lot in my active duty years and I left because I guess you could say that I was running away. Lesson learned the hard way I guess. Now I live a much slower and safer life.
Displacement 45,000 Tons, Dimensions, 968' (oa) x 113' x 35' (Max) Armament 18 x 5"/54AA 84 x 40mm, 68 x 20mm, 137 Aircraft. Armor, 7.6" Belt, 3 1/2" Flight Deck, 2" Deck, 6 1/2" Conning Tower. Machinery, 212,000; SHP, Geared turbines, 4 screws Speed, 33 Knots, Crew 4104. Operational and Building Data
Built by Newport News. Designation changed from CV 41 to CVB 41 15 July 1943.
Laid down 27 Oct 1943, launched 20 Mar 1945, commissioned 10 Sept 1945.
Named for the Battle of Midway, USS MIDWAY was the lead ship of her class, three of which were completed, with another two ships cancelled. Serving her country for 47 years, more than 200,000 American veterans served aboard her. During that time, the USS MIDWAY saw service off Vietnam, in the Persian Gulf and in a number of other conflicts and crises. After being the first aircraft carrier forward deployed for 17 years in Yokosuka, Japan, she returned to North Island Naval Air Station in San Diego for decommissioning in April of 1992. In over five decades of service, she received the Presidential Unit Citation; Navy Unit Commendation; U.S. Navy & Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal; Navy Occupation Service Medal; China Service Expeditionary Medal; and Vietnam Service Medal.
Commissioned as CVB 41, the MIDWAY was redesignated as attack aircraft carrier CVA 41 on October 1, 1952, and multi-purpose aircraft carrier CV 41 on June 30, 1975.
Today, the MIDWAY is serving as a floating museum in the city of San Diego. There are two Photo Tours of the USS MIDWAY Museum available. Click here for a Photo Tour with photos from 2007 or click here for photos from 2008 and 2010.
Best Friends Alton Weatherby, Terry Beaux, Tony Armstead, Rupert George, Dave Grove, Todd Trousdell, Terry Thompson, John Foden, Jerry Pugliese, Todd Dyer, Jerry Marshall, Sean Allen, Jim Langteau, Barry Flynn, Scott Rinta, Bob "shepdog" Sheppard, Tim Golden, Don Schafer, Barry Flynn, and of course ISCS "BK" Hubbard
Best Moment The various port visits that this fine ship went to. We were a go anywhere do anything ship. The USS Midway was the true "Tip of the Sword" Just being a part of the crew of this fine ship, as someone just starting out in the Navy was a huge honor. Forward deployed in Yokosuka, Japan, this ship represented the U.S. Navy and the United States of America well.
Worst Moment Collision at sea, no fun at all July 29th 1980 is a night that I will never forget. Midway collided with the Panamanian merchant ship Cactus while transiting the passage between Palawan Island of the Philippines and the coast of Northern Borneo 450 nautical miles southwest of Subic Bay en-route to Singapore. While Midway sustained no serious damage, two sailors working in the liquid oxygen plant were killed, three were injured, and three F-4 Phantom aircraft parked on the flight deck were damaged. But once it happened I will tell you what. We went to GQ and had Zebra set within 4 minutes. Thats right on a carrier we were set within 4 minutes. Midway Magic at its best.
Chain of Command CDR Vince Fragomene ~ LT Craig Crumley ~ ISCS B.K. Hubbard ~ IS1 Terry Thompson ~ IS2 Terry Beaux
USS Midway Commanding Officers:
07 SEPT 79 ~ 17 FEB 81 CAPT E. I. Carmichael
17 FEB 81 ~ 21 AUG 82 CAPT R. S. Owens
Other Memories This is a listing of the cruises that the Midway participated in while I was on board. Of note, I was not on the first cruise listed below, because I was in transit and reported to the ship in Feb 80. This does not include the many trips the ship did to an operational area off the coast of Okinawa for approximately 10-14 days at a time. It does not include a trip to Pusan, Korea, in Nov of 81 either. We were one sea going ship. But what can I say, I love that old gray lady.
USS Midway Cruises 1980-1982
30 SEP 79 ~ 20 FEB 80 WESTPAC & Indian Ocean Iran Hostage Crisis
14 JUL 80 ~ 26 NOV 80 WESTPAC & Indian Ocean Iran Hostage Crisis
This list of Good Rules was found on an Intelligence Officers desk after he gave his life on Sept 11, 2001 in the Pentagon. 
