As of 31 July 2008, RETIRED! For the 2nd time, first from the Navy and now from Abbott Labs. Who knows for how long, but I plan to rest and relax for at least the next four months. Then, maybe a fun job, something in the world of outdoors..... no more engineering, after 38 years I am just tired of working so damn hard.....all the time!
Well, it has finally happened....after three years of being retired and bored, I am going back to work. Back into Engineering, running projects as an Independent Contractor, sub-contracting with a premiere systems integrator specializing in the most demanding pharmaceutical applications.....sounds like fun, Huh? It is wonderful to be back in the workforce and being with so many people I already had known. Feels like home!
Best Friends BTCM Frank Roach (Squadron Boiler Inspector) GSCM Peterson (Squadron CMC and GS) MMCM Dunston (man I relieved) RMC Baker LCDR Maydosz CDR Nowakowski (now Rear Admiral)
Best Moment Each time I returned from a trip to the Med!
Worst Moment Trip home from Algiers...
Chain of Command Commordore Moore & Commodore Goodwin Chief of Staff Forrest CDR Nowakowski (CHENG) & LCDR Maydosz (CHENG)
Other Memories I was Main Propulsion Assistant for the Squadron and riding the Squadron ships in the Mediterranean....Meeting them in Algiers, Tunisia, Israel, Italy, France, Spain, Morocco, and Turkey. Lots of time at sea for what was "neutral" duty.
Stood Squadron Duty Officer when actually in Norfolk long enough to stand duty....
Remember the honor of being the "Acting" Master Chief of the Command when GSCM(SW) Peterson was deployed. Thankfully, not too often.