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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ INTEGRITY ~ 02 June 2019
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Posted on 06/01/2019 5:00:40 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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INTEGRITY: THE HEART OF NAVY CORE VALUES by a Submariner
The following essay was written by a young enlisted submariner as a disciplinary assignment after a Captain's Mast for taking a shortcut in a maintenance procedure. Both the author and his Commanding Officer have agreed to its publication.
Integrity is the heart and the very essence of each Navy Core Value, but more importantly, it is the foundation on which every aspect of submarine operations is built. Integrity must be the standard instilled within the innermost heart of every man who takes a submarine to the uttermost depths of the sea. It is integrity that bonds the crew of a submarine so tightly together that when faced with any circumstance, each individual can trust his shipmate to meet the needs of the moment. Integrity comes from within each man's heart and is revealed through his respect for the standards of conduct. As a submariner, it is my duty and responsibility to maintain the highest degree of integrity while serving my country with honor, courage, and commitment in the United States Navy. When I think of the word "integrity" as a submariner, I think naturally of the phrase watertight integrity. When we shut the hatches, we value the assurance that no water is going to enter into the people tank, because those hatches have been inspected, both during PMS, and just before shutting them. As a member of the Auxiliary Division, I have been taught the importance of taking care of our hatches and ensuring the quality of their condition whenever we inspect and conduct maintenance on them. Every one of my shipmates' lives depends on my personal integrity in ensuring that our hatches are squared away. And even when they are rigged for dive, they are second-checked to guarantee their water-tightness. I say all of this to illustrate the importance of integrity on a submarine. Every submariner is entrusted with the responsibility to operate this vessel of war according to the procedures established for each ship's system. This ensures the safety of our operation and our ability to complete each mission successfully. No matter how big or small the task I am entrusted with, one mistake could threaten the lives of every one of my shipmates. The procedures that we use today have been written through trial and error in the blood of submariners who have served before me. Following these procedures is not just a recommendation; it is our duty to use them. There is not always someone looking over my shoulder to make sure that I use required procedures to operate a system or conduct maintenance, nor should there need to be. It is only my personal integrity that guarantees I will accomplish an assigned task properly. There is no room for compromise in the integrity of our word and deed. We are faced with important decisions every day of our lives. It is vital that we evaluate every detail of every situation before we make a decision. I have learned that rushing myself in that process usually results in poor judgment. When I rush to accomplish a job, I lose sight of both what is important and the possible consequences of my actions. The focus becomes only getting the job done by any means possible. Looking back at the mistake I made in attempting to accomplish PMS without a procedure, I see that the time I saved was not worth the compromise of my integrity. Trying to rush my work actually cost my shipmates and me more time and effort than if I had done it properly the first time, not to mention the consequences of my actions if something had gone wrong. As a submarine sailor I must adhere to the Core Values of the Navy to maintain the military standards of responsibility, order, and discipline. I must have the Honor to deal rightly with all that is entrusted to me - to be loyal, obedient, and respectful to all those appointed over me and to accept my duty of service. I need to have the Courage to stand up for what is right, even when faced with adversity. Courage accompanied with honesty will guide me to the right decisions. I need to be committed to my responsibility and duties as I obey the orders given to me. Commitment requires self-discipline and a devotion to maintain the highest standards of integrity in my profession. An outstanding submarine crew is one that operates consciously as a team to protect the freedom of their country, while observing Core Values within their hearts. In closing, I would like to say that writing this essay has given me the opportunity to meditate on what it means to be a submariner. Integrity is the key essential of the submarine service. I believe we must focus on being consistent in word and deed to maintain our integrity with responsibility, order, and discipline. I have worked hard to build a reputation for being a trustworthy auxiliaryman, but it only takes one mistake to destroy the respect for my integrity that I worked so hard to gain. It is my duty to set the standard for integrity as a member of the Auxiliary Division, and as a submariner on board my ship. I do realize that I am not perfect and will make mistakes, but it is from those mistakes and the mistakes of others that we can learn and grow in our experiences throughout life. I thank God, the author of integrity, for the wisdom to discern its value and for showing the need to apply it to every area of my life.
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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June 1Objects in Mirror
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 Must. Go. Faster. Thats what Dr. Ian Malcolm, played by Jeff Goldblum, says in an iconic scene from the 1993 movie Jurassic Park as he and two other characters flee in a Jeep from a rampaging tyrannosaurus. When the driver looks in the rearview mirror, he sees the raging reptiles jawright above the words: OBJECTS IN MIRROR MAY BE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR.
The scene is a masterful combination of intensity and grim humor. But sometimes the monsters from our past feel like theyll never stop pursuing us. We look in the mirror of our lives and see mistakes looming right there, threatening to consume us with guilt or shame.
The apostle Paul understood the pasts potentially paralyzing power. Hed spent years trying to live perfectly apart from Christ, and even persecuted Christians (Philippians 3:19). Regret over his past could easily have crippled him.
But Paul found such beauty and power in his relationship with Christ that he was compelled to let go of his old life (vv. 89). That freed him to look forward in faith instead of backward in fear or regret: One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal (vv. 1314).
Our redemption in Christ has freed us to live for Him. We dont have to let those objects in (our) mirror dictate our direction as we continue forward.
By Adam Holz
Reflect & Pray
How do Pauls insights on Christ's forgiveness of us speak into those issues in your life? If youre struggling with a past choice, who might you talk to for help to press on?
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posted on
06/01/2019 5:03:00 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(He is risen! Alleluia!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Nice day today. Spring may finally be here.
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posted on
06/01/2019 5:09:39 PM PDT
by
mountainlion
(Live well for those that did not make it back.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
06/01/2019 5:20:05 PM PDT
by
PROCON
('Progressive' is a Euphemism for <strike>Totalitarian</strike> COMMUNIST)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hai Kathy! (((HUGS))) Overnighting in Orlando, again.
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posted on
06/01/2019 5:47:17 PM PDT
by
SkyDancer
( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
06/01/2019 5:51:02 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Did you have a great radio outing today? Stick it to the dims?
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posted on
06/01/2019 5:51:12 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Yes, show was great. Always a fun time... :)
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posted on
06/01/2019 5:55:31 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(He is risen! Alleluia!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; beachn4fun; SandRat; laurenmarlowe; ...
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
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posted on
06/01/2019 6:07:00 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: mountainlion
Good evening, mountainlion...dare you speak the word “spring” out loud?
I hope your snow is gone for good until next winter.
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
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posted on
06/01/2019 6:14:24 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
A blessed Seventh Sunday of Easter/Sixth Sunday of Pascha to all!
Christ Ascends—In Glory to the Heavens!
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posted on
06/01/2019 6:45:32 PM PDT
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lightman
(Byzantine Troparia: The "praise choruses" of antiquity.)
To: PROCON
Good evening, Pro...and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Some son time this weekend?
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posted on
06/01/2019 6:49:54 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: SkyDancer
Good evening, Janey
((HUGS))...and Shavua Tov and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Enjoy your overnight in Orlando. Where are you off to in the morning?
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posted on
06/01/2019 7:15:41 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
Dear God: I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman, Marine, Sailor, Soldier, Reservist, National Guardsman, or Merchant Marine feel alone or forgotten.
O Israel, hope in the Lord; For with the Lord there is loving kindness, And with Him is abundant redemption. And He will redeem Israel From all his iniquities.
Psalm 130:7 & 8
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posted on
06/01/2019 7:24:42 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; 2LT Radix jr; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ...
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posted on
06/01/2019 7:31:30 PM PDT
by
luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: xzins; bethelgrad; lightman; LiteKeeper; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; ...
Please join us for Sunday Chapel ~ INTEGRITY, and Liberty
Lt. Charles F. Suver, CHC, USN, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division
"Mass at Iwo Jima"
Please stop in and say a prayer of protection for the military.
Prayers from all denominations are needed.
Sunday Liberty starts after the Guest Military Chaplain's Service!
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posted on
06/01/2019 7:32:23 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: left that other site
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...hope you are feeling better today.
Penny still glowing over her spa day?
A Blessed Lord’s Day and Shavua Tov to you and yours.
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posted on
06/01/2019 7:40:54 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hai Kathy! (((HUGS))) back - off to St.Loo then back to Orlando then to Kansas City - kinda in a commute mode.
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posted on
06/01/2019 8:07:14 PM PDT
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SkyDancer
( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
To: The Mayor; PROCON; mountainlion; mylife; ConorMacNessa; SandRat; 2111USMC; Jet Jaguar; Publius; ...
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posted on
06/01/2019 8:15:57 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: radu
Good evening, radu...did you have a fun day at the museum? Lead a tour?
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
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posted on
06/01/2019 8:24:09 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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