It brought back fond memories of my Naval Service. I was a Yeoman 2nd but experienced many of the events described in the various postings. I spent 5 years two days in the U.S.N. and was either assigned to an overseas base or to a seagoing vessel for 4 years and 3 months.

The majority of my time was spent on the Staff of the Commander Chief Pacific Fleet, Admiral Arthur Radford.
This was a post that was really "spit and polish" but I enjoyed every minute since I was working in the Planning Division and believe it or not helped prepare the plans for MacArthur's invasion of Korea...Then lo and below was sent on TAD to Korea and ended with two battle stars for service on the USS Forest Royal, a tin can that performed many of the duties of the Tin Can Navy. This in my opinion is the "real navy". I have "kicked my rear" many time for not reuping, but Harry Truman made me angry when I was involuntarily extended for one year...If this event had not occurred I likely would be signing my name USN, Retired.

I have drank my part of the 40 weight coffee and still like it strong and black. Coffee that is.