FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ INTEGRITY ~ 05 November 2023

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[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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Hi Everybody!

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[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[The Mayor]

November 5

Welcomed Home by God

Bible in a Year:

• Jeremiah 34–36
• Hebrews 2

What great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!

1 John 3:1 After Sherman Smith recruited Deland McCullough to play American football for Miami University, he grew to love him and became the father Deland never had. Deland had great admiration for Sherman and aimed to become the man he was. Decades later, when Deland tracked down his birth mom, she shocked him with the news, “Your father’s name is Sherman Smith.” Yes, that Sherman Smith. Coach Smith was stunned to learn he had a son, and Deland was stunned that his father figure was literally his father!

The next time they met, Sherman hugged Deland and said, “My son.” Deland had never heard that from a father. He knew Sherman “was saying it from a place of ‘I’m proud. This is my son,’ ” and he was overwhelmed.

We too should be overwhelmed by the perfect love of our heavenly Father. John writes, “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” (1 John 3:1). We’re as dumbfounded as Deland, who didn’t dare think someone like Sherman could be his dad. Is it really true? John insists, yes, “that is what we are!” (v. 1).

If you believe in Jesus, His Father is also your dad. You may feel orphaned, alone in the world. But the truth is, you have a Father—the only perfect One—and He’s proud to call you His child. .

Reflect & Pray

What does it mean to you that you’ve been chosen to be God’s child? Who can you show love to as a mentor?

Thank You, Father, for being my dad. Help me live as Your child.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Are you and Tippy able to still walk to your sunrise spot? Training continuing well?

Really loud sleet in the middle of the night, and it’s supposed to start snowing after midnight tonight. IT might be here.

You and Blue still going?

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Daylight Savings Time ends today, but we have been catching some nice sunrises lately. I don’t know what tomorrow will be like.

Blue made her last ride of the season to get settled in my brother’s barn for her Hibernation.

It’s always a sad ritual. (sigh)

The ride was chilly, buit not unbearable as I was dressed properly.

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Did you sleep in this morning or were you cursed with waking up early and not being able to go back to sleep? How many times have we both dealt with THAT curse? LOL

[Secret Agent Man]

Integrity

This is a joke, right? After whos been weeded out and who’s left running the drag show?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Feetsies resting? A good museum day? Do you have a date for closing for the winter?

Heavy sleet overnight, and now they say snow later tonight.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And I am sure you and your leathers were together for that last ride of the season.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[radu]

Hey there, Kathy.

Feetsies are burning tonight after a busy weekend. I never sat down both days - - - and I had to wear shoes! LOL It was a bit too cool for the flip flops.

Two more weekends to go before closing and I am dreading it big time. It’s going to be a long, boring winter. :-(

Brrrrr, getting cold again up there, is it? It must have warmed up a bit during the day lately because I noticed the ice on the lake had melted in spots when I checked earlier today. It’s real foggy at the airports at the moment so I gather the temp is dropping fast. It doesn’t sound like it’ll be a pleasant night up there with sleet and snow.
Don’t send it down here, please! LOL

[luvie]

Josh Groban~You Raise Me Up

Aron Wright~Surrender

Providence~Amazing Grace

Casting Crowns~Thrive

Glen Campbell~The Savior I Sing Of Today

Passion~In Christ Alone

Newsboys~We Believe

God Bless You All....

[lightman]

Keep the Lord’s Day in the Lord’s way.

A blessed Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost (Western)/Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost (Orthodox) to all!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

A Blessed Lord's Day and Shavua Tov to you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

And a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Hope you’ve had a relaxing day. Stay warm!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Did it get as hot as they’d predicted for today or were you lucky enough to get a little break?
We made it up to around 70 yesterday and today after mornings with frost on the ground. brrrrr