Originally Posted by Elessar
One in-port day while on the Cutter Venturous, our C.O. Stan Breedlove, summoned all of the Boatswain's and Gunner's Mates
to his cabin. He was a Mustang, former Navy Quartermaster.
He told us our job was not just to teach and guide junior enlisteds, but also guide Ensigns (O-1), LTjg's (O-2),
and some LT's (O-3). But he did warn us that Junior Officers could be fragile and break easy!
A very wise skipper!
I don't know why your post made me think of my grandpa, but it did.
Made me think of when he used to tell stories of the "old man" who was actually the 27 year old captain of the fire rescue ship he served on. The name escaped me at the moment. I'd have to search my memory
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