Monthly Archives: October 2010
The USS Arizona
On the move, now, slowly Leaving Pearl Standing at the massive hangar bay three elevator open door On our port (left) side, The USS Arizona Memorial Bright white, smooth lines … Continue reading The USS Arizona
POSTED Preparing to Leave
Brow (gangway) about to be raised 1,700 sailors in perfectly creased, ironed whites For roll call in hanger bays two and three Inspection Preparing to “man the rail” topside They’ll … Continue reading Preparing to Leave
You Put the Clown Where??
Picked up my room key Envelope said “MWR” (Morale Welfare and Recreation Director – my sponsor) Then, just “– Clown” No “Mr. Selter,” No “Jed Selter”… Just “Clown” Nuttin’ else … Continue reading You Put the Clown Where??