In the shadow of the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, I dared to defy protocol, seizing a moment that would etch defiance into the annals of naval tradition of manning the rails. USS Paul Hamilton's engines just barley drowned out my voice as I leaned over to another JO

Picture this: a graduated high school standout, the star athlete with a 3.9 GPA, College Credits to show for it, and accustomed to accolades and achievements. Now imagine that same individual, stripped of their laurels, standing in the crucible of Plebe Summer at the U.S. Naval Academy about

This blog is an effort to pay it forward to the new Junior officers of the Navy in a way that resonates with the goal a self improvement, telling Sea Stories, sharing experiences, slipping a little gouge around, and some good humor. The title of the website was created one