The Rudder and Compass

The Rudder and Compass

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Sea Stories

Sea Stories

Chapter 6

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Feb 17, 2021
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Now this brings us to the infamous ‘first tour’ segment of my Navy life. The first 4 years in someone’s Navy career is interesting and also very important. Back in that day, that first 4 years likely determined your path for the next 16 years. Most everyone made the call within the first tour to either be a one and done or a ‘lifer’. Me? Obviously, I c…

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