3/31/17 Jack's Ship Battle "E" and Family Service

Jack's ship won best ship in the squadron earning the prestigious Surface Force Battle "E" after winning all five Command Excellence Awards!!!!  The iDrive Warships website says "the award is coveted among U.S. Navy vessels as it recognizes the ships and crews that best exemplify readiness and their capability to perform assigned wartime tasking. It also acknowledges a command’s demonstrated ability to perform efficiently in an operational environment and sustain overall superior performance in each department.  The awards are a direct reflection of the

Chung Hoon in Dry Dock

Sailors’ hard work and dedication to the ship and their role in the Surface Force."  As Auxiliary Officer, Jack continues to pour blood, sweat and tears into the ships dry dock overhaul and into his sailors development and performance while managing to carve out a few hours for paddle boarding.  

Thailand Snake Charmer 2000

Capt Jack 1st Grade Play

Millions of people in countries all over the world continue to peacefully protest.  The silver lining of our current chaotic and disheartening state of affairs is motivating people like ourselves to become politically active and take responsibility for the state of our nation and our world.  Who'da thought way back then that our kids would choose careers supporting these noble goals :)  Saying we are proud of them doesn't begin to express our gratitude for the women and man they have become.

"Fix Not Fight" at No Labels March

John and I have pitched in to promote greater respect, balance and cooperation in our government. Deb joined, a local Huddle and the RI Progressive Alliance and John joined the No Labels organization.  These groups and thousands of others are gathering millions of us to work constructively toward positive change. 

Speaking of construction:

Loading Construction Materials Through Our Deck