Judging from your age we went in at about the some time...1980-84 for me.
When I was commissioned they were strong arming ensigns to be surface nukes. I was unable to go subs 'cause of my deaf ear so they pushed me for carrier duty. No thanks.
115 posted on 02/16/2012 12:03:28 PM PST by philman_36
(Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)