Navy

  • Saluting All Military Children

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    Recently I learned that April is the Month of the Military Child and I wanted to write about this before the month ended. The Defense Department reports there are more than 1.6 million military children who face challenges because of their parents’ service. I never really thought about this before but it’s come to light…

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  • Everything’s Bigger In Texas

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    They say everything is bigger in Texas and after our recent trip I would certainly agree. For those that don’t know, my daughter, son-in-law and grandson are now in Corpus Christi, Texas. That’s the latest assignment from the Navy. Last week Priscilla and I made our first trip ever to the state of Texas and…

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  • Grandson Teaches Me To Live In The Moment

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    My 3-year old grandson continues to teach me lessons even though he’s 2,052 miles away. I’ve mentioned this before how babies and toddlers live in the now. They are hungry NOW. They are tired NOW and whatever they want, they want it NOW! Young children don’t worry about the future or spend time living in…

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  • On To The Next Adventure!

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    Hi everyone! It’s me, Liam, and we are off to Texas! Grampy says I should do a reset. I have no idea what a reset is but here goes! My daddy had to go out on the aircraft carrier thing and then he was going to be sent to Texas soooo… we sold my old…

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  • Guess Who’s Back??

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    Guess who’s back? No, not Grampy. He’s been here. Usually in his chair. Making Grampy noises. My daddy’s here! My daddy has been away with the Navy on a big boat since the summertime. Mommy used to email him every day and sometimes I could talk to him on the FaceTime thing but now he’s…

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  • My Christmas Message

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    I just wanted to take a minute and wish you all a Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah. I truly thank you for taking the time to read these blogs, or columns, or “my ramblings” as I often refer to them. This year I have noticed that a number of people I know have been posting…

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  • Why?

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    I really don’t know when it started. I think it was before he turned three. Suddenly my grandson, Liam, is constantly asking “Why?” I had forgotten all about this phase. I even had to ask my wife, Priscilla, “Did all of our kids do this?” To which she replied, “Oh yeah!” For those of you…

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  • Military Deployments Can Be Tough For Everyone

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    I’ve been getting a first hand look at the struggles military families face when a loved one is deployed. I’ve known about it but I guess I never really appreciated it until I saw it affect my own children and grandchild. Almost two years ago I was in Virginia Beach to help with my grandson.…

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  • A Terrific Day Honoring A Wonderful Man

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    It was a terrific day yesterday as hundreds of people gathered for the naming of the Dr. Frederick M. Kalisz. Jr. Sea Lab Marine Science Education Center. A few months ago I received an email from the committee asking if I would be the emcee for the event. I was honored. Without giving it another…

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  • Sometimes I’m Reminded How This Is Real

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    Every now and then I get a reminder that this “$&it’s real!” This weekend I’m back in Virginia Beach, hanging with my grandson Liam, but the real reason for my visit is my son Doug has re-enlisted in the Navy for six more years. It’s hard to believe he’s already been in for ten! This…

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