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 Art Ball, Ron Burger, Dan Freeman, Terry Peters, Ricky Sanders, Wayne Sanders, Craig Loughridge, Earl Brabender, Mike Johnson, Steve Burnham and Don Lewis
Best Moment Graduation ceremony. Then getting the heck out of there.. Off to IS "A" School in Denver, Colorado.. "Rocky Mountain Navy"
Worst Moment Mess/Service week of course. 16 hour work days in Galley 5. Not only that but in washing pots & pans for the most part. Not fun at all..
Instructors
Company Commanders: ENCS (SS) Bilyeu, SH1 Oliver
Division Officer: LT J.A. Sowers
Other Memories Company 79-116 was on all state company. Meaning all of us were from Oregon. In all actuality about 95% of us were from the Beaver State. All in all boot camp was not a bad experience. Our CC's were not hard asses at all. We didn't carry rifles or wear leggings in that era, the obstacle course was no longer in use and gas chamber was down for maintenance or something. Company 79-116 Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Week Academic Award 1st, 2nd, 3rd Week Barracks Award 1st, 2nd, 3rd Week Athletic Award 1st Week Infantry Award.