In the July Naval Institute Proceedings, there was an article by RDML Martha Herb and RDML Tony Kurta about the "epidemic" of sexual harassment sweeping the Navy. It's an interesting read-if only for the fact that it well highlights how the services themselves have been co-opted by the feminists and special interests. I can give… Continue reading No axe to grind here!
Category: Navy
Things that make me want to chug a quart of anti-freeze
This is why the Navy cannot have nice things. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered a close-up and comprehensive inspection of all military offices and workplaces worldwide to root out any “materials that create a degrading or offensive work environment.” The extraordinary searches will be similar to those the Air Force conducted last year and… Continue reading Things that make me want to chug a quart of anti-freeze
Navy Flags at Work.
Ever spend any time on a staff-or at Fleet Forces Command in the past 5 years? You know this scene quite well:
The worst part is that they pass these ideas off with a straight face.
I have long maintained that the Navy has some serious problems that it refuses to address up front. Its biggest problem is not, despite the opinion of others, its coming need to replace its SSBN's. That's a problem-but its a distant one. The nearest problem for the US Navy is its continuing inability to address… Continue reading The worst part is that they pass these ideas off with a straight face.
We have crossed over into the Alternate Universe.
In Star Trek, there is a story line about the alternate universe. One where the Enterprise serves the Terran Empire-and not the Federation. It would seem that the US Navy has crossed over into that universe. In the alternate universe of Star Trek, treachery is the norm and people move up by assassinating their superiors.… Continue reading We have crossed over into the Alternate Universe.
Decision making, Navy Style
How the Seventh Fleet commander came up with the new liberty policy:
Misleading Conclusions
I normally do not post about contentious issues during the holiday break, preferring instead to have innocuous fun with Beer and Babes, or comics, or life in the promised land of Japan. However I came across and article that is simply so egregiously wrong-that fisking it just cannot wait until after the beginning of the… Continue reading Misleading Conclusions
The cycle of mistakes
I have been keeping in touch with friends in Japan, listening to them tell all about the complete stupidity of VADM Swift: While the specific recommendations that were developed as part of the summit are reviewed, additional, temporary measures will remain in place in addition to the U.S. Forces Japan curfew, an 11 p.m.… Continue reading The cycle of mistakes
Another of Uncle Vern’s mistakes to be corrected?
I hate the Aquaflage uniform. With a passion. I am so glad I did not have to wear it-having retired before they became mandatory. I do regret not getting to wear Service Dress Khakis however. Now it would appear that the Navy may be coming to its senses. Or may be not? Now, there… Continue reading Another of Uncle Vern’s mistakes to be corrected?
The bad idea fairy shows up when you least need it.
Bad ideas just never seem to die. It would seem the adage is alive and well in the US Navy these days-at least when I read this little tidbit on the Navy Times web site. The V-22 Osprey is making more and more appearances on Navy aircraft carriers, renewing discussion the tilt rotor could be… Continue reading The bad idea fairy shows up when you least need it.