Just found out today that the USS BILLINGS was in a 'Fender Bender'.
https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-...nother-vessel/
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Just found out today that the USS BILLINGS was in a 'Fender Bender'.
https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-...nother-vessel/
Retired trike builder
America's first lady trike builder.
Maybe they need a refresher course in piloting 101.
The only reason some people are still alive is it's illegal to shoot them.
American Legion Rider
Hope we have good insurance.
New course heading Mr. Sulu: ...2nd star to the right and straight on til morning...!!
Scooter and Sassi....2 furrever.
I sure hope this person wasn't at the helm. They docked the ship and then went for some R&R.
Retired trike builder
America's first lady trike builder.
Trike Lady,
Thanks for your support of the Navy. I agree you’d have probably made a great Sailor. It was our loss that you couldn’t serve. I served with a lot less motivated folks during my 30 year career. I think it’s a great thing that you’ve kept the spirit even though you didn’t serve. Keep it up!
Bubba
(Retired Navy Master Chief)
Let me share with you the BlueJackets' Manual collection. It starts with 1940 and ends with the 25th edition, this collection covers WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War and present. When you read the WWII editions our sailors were issued hammocks to sleep on, instructions on how to take care of their uniforms and other important info. The very old ones are treated with extreme care. I wish I could afford at least one prior to WWII but they're very expensive.
There's a large network of people who collect them. My special one is the 20th edition, as that is the one I had and the one that got stolen years ago.
Every ship I participate in the commissioning of will have its picture displayed on my wall and any memorabilia associated with that ship will be framed and displayed.
Last edited by trike lady; 06-30-2019 at 05:05 PM. Reason: added sentence
Retired trike builder
America's first lady trike builder.
You are welcome.Originally Posted by Bubba49
I would have done very well, I know how to follow orders and do what I'm told, I may even go above and beyond what is asked. The Navy will always be part of my life even though I was never part of it. I found an organization some time ago and bookmarked it https://twilightwish.org/ at 65 and older they grant you one wish and mine if possible will be to take part in the Navy graduation ceremony in a time period correct uniform and you can be certain that will me make well up with tears to be an Honorary Sailor.
Another ship was christened the USS Oakland LCS 24. Go Navy!
Thank you for your service.
Retired trike builder
America's first lady trike builder.
Just found out today that the USS BILLINGS was in a 'Fender Bender'.
https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-...nother-vessel/^...From the link:..."Hillson said Friday’s incident remains under investigation and will not affect the commissioning schedule".
Other than the Commanding Officer, XO, and whoever else might have been in command of the vessel won't be aboard when she sails down to Key West for commissioning.
And this ship hasn't even been officially commissioned into the fleet yet!
I'd hate to now serve aboard this one, as in some superstitious sailors views she's jinxed or cursed for her service life now...
Isn't it weird that in AMERICA, our flag and our culture offend so many people...but our benefits don't???
Yep. There are valid reasons for superstitions in most cases. But with this one and all it's high tech guidance systems? And it is just a fender bender. It would just seem like a learning problem more than some kind of fate to come. In my naive way of thinking.
The only reason some people are still alive is it's illegal to shoot them.
American Legion Rider
Sailors from day one were very superstitious.....Back in the days of sailing ships Women weren't even allowed on board or at least top side....^...From the link:..."Hillson said Friday’s incident remains under investigation and will not affect the commissioning schedule".
Other than the Commanding Officer, XO, and whoever else might have been in command of the vessel won't be aboard when she sails down to Key West for commissioning.
And this ship hasn't even been officially commissioned into the fleet yet!
I'd hate to now serve aboard this one, as in some superstitious sailors views she's jinxed or cursed for her service life now...
The thought was that Seaman and Women should not mix........
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Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
The USS BILLINGS commissioning coin came in today.
Retired trike builder
America's first lady trike builder.
News Flash, this was just discovered. https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-...ter-collision/
Retired trike builder
America's first lady trike builder.
That is standard operating procedure when a ship is involved in a collision at sea. I was on the Arthur W. Radford when it hit a freighter in the Chesapeake Bay. The Commanding Officer was relieved two days later. In the Navy’s eyes the Commanding Officer is responsible for everything that occurs on his or her ship, whether he/she was involved or not.
Bubba
SOP as Bubba said. I'm mildly surprised more heads didn't roll on the Billings as a result of that collision with damage to both vessels.
Whether right or wrong, this will also effectively end that Commander's career in Naval service...
Isn't it weird that in AMERICA, our flag and our culture offend so many people...but our benefits don't???
This country needs more of the buck stops. Like GM claiming to be bankrupt yet the CEO makes millions. That's just wrong.SOP as Bubba said. I'm mildly surprised more heads didn't roll on the Billings as a result of that collision with damage to both vessels.
Whether right or wrong, this will also effectively end that Commander's career in Naval service...
The only reason some people are still alive is it's illegal to shoot them.
American Legion Rider
July 27th 2019 the Paul Ignatius DDG117 is commissioned in Florida followed by the USS BILLINGS LCS15 on August 3, 2019. If you want to follow the live feed or catch the video later it can be seen here: https://navylive.dodlive.mil/
Retired trike builder
America's first lady trike builder.
Thank you for your contributions & dedication to country.
I enlisted at 17 & served from 2/76 to 12/86 aboard two different SSBN's & 3 1/2 years at the FBMTC in Charleston, SC.
I made a total of 10 patrols, spending around 18 months underwater, which was about 17 months too long.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
I want to honestly THANK YOU for being part of what keeps this country safe. And that goes to ALL current members of the military and veterans. THANKS to ALL.Thank you for your contributions & dedication to country.
I enlisted at 17 & served from 2/76 to 12/86 aboard two different SSBN's & 3 1/2 years at the FBMTC in Charleston, SC.
I made a total of 10 patrols, spending around 18 months underwater, which was about 17 months too long.
The only reason some people are still alive is it's illegal to shoot them.
American Legion Rider
Trike Lady, Korean Service here, 4 years on the Destroyer 727, one of the sailors who enjoyed the experience. Also have a plan of the day from November 1951, describing heaving shelling off the coast of Korea, and an old photo album of the time. Reunion this year is in Jaxsonville, FL I'll probably send the memorability to Jax for display. Doubt I will go to the reunion, just none of the 'old sailors' left from the era. Still have the Blue Jackets manual you sent.
By the way, TrikeLady, can you give me some information on where and how you applied to attend a ship's commissioning in Key West, sounds like something I'd really like to do. You can respond here or my email add'y, bikerbillwms@yahoo.com.....
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