[Gaffer]

No offense against the man or his service but we in my time (1968-1976) especially early on called the Navy guys “Elmo’s Hippies.”

They got to have the sideburns, ‘stashes, pea jackets and bell bottoms them hippy chicks liked.

[Manly Warrior]

Semper Fidelis!

Duty Honor country-This we’ll Defend.

As a retired Army officer, I always am impressed by the honor displayed quietly by some fellow officers and appalled at the behavior of others. Just like anywhere else- you have the ladder climbing finger crushing turds, and the men who take their commitment to duty, honor and selfless service seriously.

[Excellence]

Truly inspirational story. Thanks for posting.

[JoeFromSidney]

I spent several years in the Naval Reserve before joining Air Force ROTC at college (couldn't pass the NROTC eye exam). I spent most of my "Navy dressed"time in dungarees, chambray shirt, and white hat. I did have both the dark and the white uniforms, but rarely had the chance to wear them.