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.
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Best Friends Alton Weatherby, Scott Rinta, Terry Beaux, Tim Golden, Todd Trousdell, Todd Dyer, Rupert George, Dave Grove, Terry Thompson, Mark Hansen, Barry Flynn, Bob Sheppard, LT Craig Crumley, CDR Vince Fragomene, and of course ISCS "B.K." Hubbard.
Best Moment Perth Australia, May 1981 I will never forget this port visit. Had so much fun. The Australian people were wonderful.
Worst Moment Collision at sea, no fun at all July 29th 1980 is a night that I will never forget. But once it happened I will tell you what. We went to GQ and had Zebra set with in 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
Other Memories I had a real good time at my first duty station and my first ship. I am no longer as crazy as I used to be. I quit drinking long ago. I guess I should have seen it coming when I ran into an old Midway shipmate. He sees me and says "Dave you crazy wild man" how have you been. LOL