Speaking of Mr. Atlas, on my first Med deployment we were at morning quarters on the Helo deck just after passing through the straits of Gibraltar. My division was facing north and I was facing south. It was a clear day and I clearly see the Atlas mountains in Morocco.
When I was finished with my part of the Plan of the Day, I called the division to attention. On a whim, I ordered "About face". I said, "Those mountains you see in Morocco are the Atlas mountains. They are named for the famous American, Charles Atlas." I paused, called about face, and dismissed the division. When the men had left the Chief said, "You know sir, you should be careful about that. You had me going for a moment there."
It was a good day to be in the Med.
WWG1WGA
Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)