by Salty Dog Old School | Feb 8, 2020 | Crows Nest
THE FIRST SUBS Submarines, a mainstay of today’s Navy, were under consideration way back in 1776 when David Bushnell built a craft that was perhaps too far ahead of its time. Turtle, as it was called, was submersible, had a screw type propeller, ballast tanks, a...
by Salty Dog Old School | Feb 7, 2020 | Crows Nest
Honoring and celebrating the United States Military with ceremonies and birthdays has been a traditions since its inception. With most of our country’s military celebrating its birthdays going back as far as 1775 they often remind us that they are older than...
by Salty Dog Old School | Feb 7, 2020 | Crows Nest
Navy Diver: A Tradition of Honor! The early history of diving in the US Navy parallels that of the other navies of the world. Since the middle of the nineteenth century, the Navy has employed divers in salvage and repair of ships, in construction work, and in military...
by Salty Dog Old School | Feb 6, 2020 | Crows Nest
Seabees of the US Navy, a legacy of Honor, Tradition, and Valor. Seabees: We Build, We Fight The Seabees : We Build, We Fight. Been in the Navy a hot minute? Ever run across those Sailors that can both be your best friend and your worst enemy? Ever seen those guys and...
by Todd Gilbert | Jan 14, 2020 | Crows Nest
Shellback Certificate Ever wonder what a Shellback is? If you have served aboard a United States Navy warship either on the surface with an Arleigh Burke Destroyer or below the oceans layers on a Virginia Attack Submarine you may have heard the familiar terms passed...
by Salty Dog Old School | Nov 24, 2019 | Crows Nest
What’s Thanksgiving like in the Navy? Being in the Navy has its ups and downs. Long underways and deployments, seemingly inane decision-making, tough hours, and grueling manual labor are some of the first that come to mind. One of the best parts about being in...
