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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ INTEGRITY: THE HEART OF NAVY CORE VALUES ~ 14 November 2021
Serving the Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 11/13/2021 5:00:44 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska


 


 

 

 

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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1 posted on 11/13/2021 5:00:44 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))


2 posted on 11/13/2021 5:02:17 PM PST by left that other site (A Man Without Self-Control is like a City Broken Into and Left Without Walls (Proverbs 25:28))
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To: left that other site

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...a Blessed Lord’s Day and Shavua Tov to you and yours.

Hope you had a nice day today. Our snow has stopped and the sun came out for beautiful blue skies. Now, if we could just get the street plowed.


3 posted on 11/13/2021 5:12:27 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list


Sunday,
November 14, 2021
Powerful and Loving
Read: Deuteronomy 4:5–8, 11–14

You came near and stood at the foot of the mountain while it blazed with fire to the very heavens, with black clouds and deep darkness. Deuteronomy 4:11

In 2020, the Ecuadorian volcano Sangay erupted. The BBC described the “dark ash plume which reached a height of more than 12,000 m.” The discharge covered four provinces (about 198,000 acres) in gray ash and grimy soot. The sky turned dingy and grim, and the air was thick—making it difficult to breathe. Farmer Feliciano Inga described the unnerving scene to El Comercio newspaper: “We didn’t know where all this dust was coming from. . . . We saw the sky go dark and grew afraid.”

The Israelites experienced a similar fear at the base of Mount Sinai, as they “stood at the foot of the mountain while it blazed with fire . . . with black clouds and deep darkness” (Deuteronomy 4:11). God’s voice thundered, and the people trembled. It was terrifying. It’s an awesome, knee-buckling experience to encounter the living God.

“Then the Lord spoke,” and they “heard the sound of words but saw no form” (v. 12). The voice that rattled their bones provided life and hope. God gave Israel the Ten Commandments and renewed His covenant with them. The voice from the dark cloud caused them to quake, but also wooed and loved them with tenacity (Exodus 34:6–7).

God is powerful, beyond our reach, even startling. And yet He’s also full of love, always reaching out to us. A God both powerful and loving—this is who we desperately need.Winn Collier

When has an encounter with God made you tremble? How did He also communicate love?

God, at times I’ve approached You too casually, assumed too much. Thank You for Your patience with me. And thank You for Your love.

Bible in a year: Lamentations 3–5; Hebrews 10:19–39


4 posted on 11/13/2021 5:13:38 PM PST by The Mayor (God, take the unremarkable moments of my life and infuse them with Your joy)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Phil Keaggy, alternate vs of Crimson and Blue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0ppQ6OwoJY


5 posted on 11/13/2021 5:52:09 PM PST by mylife (Joe Biden is like bald tires in the rain, Alec Baldwin with a gun....)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

“taking a shortcut in a maintenance procedure”

This is not tolerated.


6 posted on 11/13/2021 5:53:48 PM PST by mylife (Joe Biden is like bald tires in the rain, Alec Baldwin with a gun....)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

I’m surprised that the city isn’t more prepared for this. After all, it IS Alaska! It snows a lot.


7 posted on 11/13/2021 5:54:11 PM PST by left that other site (A Man Without Self-Control is like a City Broken Into and Left Without Walls (Proverbs 25:28))
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To: mylife

Good evening, my...and you would know and understand that!


8 posted on 11/13/2021 6:05:26 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

snowed like crazy here today too for an hour.


9 posted on 11/13/2021 6:06:32 PM PST by mylife (Joe Biden is like bald tires in the rain, Alec Baldwin with a gun....)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Oh I used to write maintenance procedures for subs.


10 posted on 11/13/2021 6:07:50 PM PST by mylife (Joe Biden is like bald tires in the rain, Alec Baldwin with a gun....)
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To: left that other site

Finally able to get back online....

They are pretty prepared, but I live at the end of a cul-de-sac...low priority. If we can make it to the corner we are good...the rest of the street straight ahead to a major street and turn left out to another major street is always plowed as they are a bus route. But getting there can be a chore.


11 posted on 11/13/2021 6:12:35 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska; luvie; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; beachn4fun; SandRat; laurenmarlowe; ...

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,


12 posted on 11/13/2021 6:14:50 PM PST by radu (God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; ...




Providence~Lord Feed Your Children

Glad~Before the Throne Of God Above

Cathedrals~Wonderful Grace of Jesus

Glad~Be Ye Glad

Gaither Homecoming~Heaven's Joy Awaits

Ray Walker~Master The Tempest Is Raging

Vocal Majority~Deep River

Have a blessed Sunday
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!


13 posted on 11/13/2021 6:22:44 PM PST by luvie (The bravery & dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American🇺🇸)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Enjoyed your post Kathy. Flown into Adak many times.

God bless.

Chief


14 posted on 11/13/2021 6:24:13 PM PST by airdalechief
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Enjoyed your post Kathy. Flown into Adak many times.

God bless.

Chief


15 posted on 11/13/2021 6:24:14 PM PST by airdalechief
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Enjoyed your post Kathy. Flown into Adak many times.

God bless.

Chief


16 posted on 11/13/2021 6:24:15 PM PST by airdalechief
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To: lightman; xzins; bethelgrad; LiteKeeper; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; ...
Please join us for Sunday Chapel ~ INTEGRITY: THE HEART OF NAVY CORE VALUES, 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!


17 posted on 11/13/2021 6:26:36 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: airdalechief

Now how in hell did I make 3 same post?

USING A SMALL NOOK READER


18 posted on 11/13/2021 6:30:05 PM PST by airdalechief
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To: airdalechief

Now how in hell did I make 3 same post?

USING A SMALL NOOK READER


19 posted on 11/13/2021 6:30:05 PM PST by airdalechief
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To: airdalechief

Now how in hell did I make 3 same post?

USING A SMALL NOOK READER


20 posted on 11/13/2021 6:30:07 PM PST by airdalechief
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