Tag Archive 'United States Navy'

Happy Birthday, U.S. Navy!

The United States Navy turned 236 years old today.  Those of us who love the Navy (and you can help show that love with a Navy League membership), will certainly join me in wishing the United States Navy a very Happy Birthday!

A sentimental service in a cynical society — our Navy

Sentiment: “refined or tender emotion; manifestation of the higher or more refined feelings.” Ours is a cynical age.  The traditional values that defined us as Americans (weirdly old-fashioned ideas such as the belief that we are a wholesome, good and honorable culture) seem to have been jettisoned.  Even though I believe the majority of Americans [...]

What’s not to like about the Blue Angels? *UPDATED*

You know it’s been a good evening when Mom, Dad, and the kids all leave a party ebullient.  The party in question was a fund-raising reception aboard the USS Hornet, which is a floating museum.  The guests of honor were members of the Blue Angels team.  My husband was a bit dubious about the whole [...]