[OT] Admiral Rickover's Retirement :)

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*Admiral Rickover's Retirement*

At one point in time during his career, Admiral Hyman Rickover, the
father of the Nuclear Navy, was commander of a carrier task force, and
had his flag on the carrier.

For exercise, Adm. Rickover walked a lap around the flight deck every
day. It became custom for the sailors to approach the Admiral during
his walks, and gripe, complain, etc., and the Admiral would take care
of the problems brought forth by the crew. It was a great morale
booster.

Well, the day came when Admiral Rickover was reassigned to Washington,
and a helicopter carried him off. The crew was so despondent at his
departure that the helmsman wasn't paying attention to his job, and
the carrier hit a sandbar.

Yes, they grounded the warship he walked on.







Jeanne Hedge

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On Sun, 12 Dec 2004 22:29:34 -0600, Jeanne Hedge
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stole... er... borrowed from another group.


*Admiral Rickover's Retirement*

At one point in time during his career, Admiral Hyman Rickover, the
father of the Nuclear Navy, was commander of a carrier task force, and
had his flag on the carrier.

For exercise, Adm. Rickover walked a lap around the flight deck every
day. It became custom for the sailors to approach the Admiral during
his walks, and gripe, complain, etc., and the Admiral would take care
of the problems brought forth by the crew. It was a great morale
booster.

Well, the day came when Admiral Rickover was reassigned to Washington,
and a helicopter carried him off. The crew was so despondent at his
departure that the helmsman wasn't paying attention to his job, and
the carrier hit a sandbar.

Yes, they grounded the warship he walked on.


Ooooooooooooooooooh

I love jokes like this.



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"Jeanne Hedge" wrote in message
...
stole... er... borrowed from another group.


*Admiral Rickover's Retirement*

At one point in time during his career, Admiral Hyman Rickover, the
father of the Nuclear Navy, was commander of a carrier task force, and
had his flag on the carrier.

For exercise, Adm. Rickover walked a lap around the flight deck every
day. It became custom for the sailors to approach the Admiral during
his walks, and gripe, complain, etc., and the Admiral would take care
of the problems brought forth by the crew. It was a great morale
booster.

Well, the day came when Admiral Rickover was reassigned to Washington,
and a helicopter carried him off. The crew was so despondent at his
departure that the helmsman wasn't paying attention to his job, and
the carrier hit a sandbar.

Yes, they grounded the warship he walked on.







Jeanne Hedge

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http://www.jhedge.com

Groooaaannnn! Good one!

Joy