Comments on: Carrier on PBS

By: Ken McIntosh

Ken McIntosh — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:53:49 +0000

Beg your pardon, Justin. I had Judith on my mind. Apologies.

By: Ken McIntosh

Ken McIntosh — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:51:28 +0000

Judith, your point is well taken. I was speaking with my wife about my Navy experience the evening after I wrote my first entry. We were a bunch of crazy kids when we hit the beach, but while at sea and at our respective stations, we were the best ASW ship and crew in the 6th Fleet.

By: Justin

Justin — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:09:53 +0000

Thank you for your comments, Ken. More importantly, thank you for your service in the Navy. I too, was struck by the amount of immaturity aboard the carrier. A lot of teenagers are going right into the military after high school (I am sure a lot did in the past as well). However, it seems that todays teenage youth is maturing at a much slower rate. Perhaps they are just acting immature on camera — I am sure that they are quiet serious when they need to be.

By: Ken McIntosh

Ken McIntosh — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:26:33 +0000

Let me recant. This fellow is not the “only” sailor who has made me proud, but is one of those who has shown a great deal of maturity.

By: Ken McIntosh

Ken McIntosh — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:18:07 +0000

I spent four years aboard a US Navy destroyer through 1977. I am a bit dismayed over the lack of maturity I am seeing from the sailors, both enlisted and junior officers alike. The only sailor who has made me proud thus far is the black gentleman who attempted to reason with the self-proclaimed racist. Admittedly, I have only watched the series in bits and pieces. Also, I’d like to add a side note. I am getting a kick over the display of how “rough” they have it. Our racks consisted of a piece of canvas strung to an aluminum frame. We also had a nice variety of cockroaches that infested our lockers and food. Must be a Generation ‘Y’ thing.