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.
Best Friends Angela Bolda, Kirkwood Donovin, Pete Nunnenkamp, Jack Smith, Mark Leece, Craig Hendon, Sam Woodbury, Richard Shiflett, Jack James, Christy Clerf, Francis LaFond, Arick Karpstein, Eric Sanchez, Fred Haas, Don Berg, Julie Voiland, Jim Allen, Gordon Todd, Clint Klingbeil, Tina Czybrinski, Dale White, Dave Lente, Kelly Hudson
Best Moment Working with a great group of people.
Worst Moment Realizing upon retirement that I would no longer be getting any free trips to Hawaii or should I say trips to Hawaii on the government dole.
Other Memories I was not on active duty at JICPAC in Hawaii during this time period. I was a reservist that drilled at JICPAC Detachment Ft Lewis, Army Base in Washington State. During my time their I went to Hawaii several times and always enjoyed my time there. I also spent the better part of 5 years (approx 6 months a year) on active duty for special work at Ft Lewis. It was a great time had by all. Good times, good times.