I think you did great, Navy Vet. We really needed the navy during the Cold War and you and your shipmates made a great difference.
Speaking for myself and my shipmates, thank you so much for that. Few understand we were just one bad decision or mistake away from being blown in half. We were constantly shadowed by Soviet surface ships and subs. Sometimes I wished I was on the ground with a weapon in hand to give me a fighting chance, even if in the suck.
My most respect has always been for you in-country grunts.