Upon retirement from the Navy, worked for Science Application International Corp (SAIC) in the Applied Marine Technology Sector. Fully retired in Dec 1999.
Other Comments:
I started my Military Career in 1958 when the United States actually had a conscription (AKA DRAFT or, the VERY Selective Service System).
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Best Friends LT(jg) Jim Cavin ETCM(SS) Joel Staggs (dec) CWO Al Young LT(jg) Mike (Beatle) Bailey MCPO (Pinky) Pemberton LT Jimmy Jans LT John Dryfka (dec) LCDR Bill Sidner; Sir Willam of
Best Moment When Joel loaded "his" 18 wheeler with seasoned oak firewood in Annapolis (it was cheap there) and trucked it back to San Diego as clandestine contraband.
Worst Moment Some that made the press and some that didn't.
Chain of Command Det Bravo, Special Ops thing, so not much to talk about. We reported to the SUBDEVGRU 5-Shop. Charlie MacVean was the Commodore at the time. A fine gentleman.
Other Memories Joel wanted to be a long-haul trucker more than anything else in the whole wide world. So he became one. He had him a stompin' 18-wheeler with a custom paint job and a fine sound system courtesy of the tax payers. Ya didn't mess with Joel's rig.
The time Joel Staggs hauled a load of "Top Secret" seasoned oak fire wood from Annapolis to San Diego.
Also, many years ago while he was stationed at Treasure Island, Joel used to drive a shiny new green Corvette, but that's another story,