I was an AX in the late 70s and early 80s. Cruised on the Ranger, reserved on the Eisenhower and then with VP-68. Every once in awhile I get a little nostalgic and a slight twinge of remorse surfaces in the back of my brain over leaving the Navy. I catch myself remembering the "good old days" (yeah, as if working 12-on, 12-off on the flight deck 7 days a week for 9 months with only about 10 days port call during the entire cruise was really all that great). Then I see a video like this and I realize getting out was the best decision I ever made (next to marrying my wife, that is). Yeah, it was fun and a great way for an 18 year old who didn't have any direction in life to get things in focus and get his butt in gear, but while I have a lot of fond memories of the camaraderie and all, I wouldn't repeat the experience for love or money...not that one sees much of either in the Nav.
Dynamo! That was you in the gym, I recognize those biceps!! Epic video bud.....
I was an AX in the late 70s and early 80s. Cruised on the Ranger, reserved on the Eisenhower and then with VP-68. Every once in awhile I get a little nostalgic and a slight twinge of remorse surfaces in the back of my brain over leaving the Navy. I catch myself remembering the "good old days" (yeah, as if working 12-on, 12-off on the flight deck 7 days a week for 9 months with only about 10 days port call during the entire cruise was really all that great). Then I see a video like this and I realize getting out was the best decision I ever made (next to marrying my wife, that is). Yeah, it was fun and a great way for an 18 year old who didn't have any direction in life to get things in focus and get his butt in gear, but while I have a lot of fond memories of the camaraderie and all, I wouldn't repeat the experience for love or money...not that one sees much of either in the Nav.
It's like my old man says: "It sucked, but I would do it all again."
At 4:15, that was Capt. Greg McWheater when he was briefing. Capt. McWheater went on to fly for and Command the Blue Angels.
TWICE!
MCWerter
Dude, So much truth.
White board brief was done by CAPT McWherter CO of the Blue Angels!
My bad ! McWherter
Very cool!!! esp the cute female officer in the jump suit ;)
coooool
5/5
anyone know the name of the song?
Lol dude good vid. Welcome to the fleet, bitch!
That was great!! X-D
I want to join the navy