Julie's brother...hip-hip-hooray!

[James A.]

Julie's 38-year-old brother, was just made Captain, as in head-honcho, of this submarine
USS Maryland (SSBN-738) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I believe it is the largest in the world.

Regardless of your geo-political views, if we are going to have this sort of war machine, he's the kind of guy you want running it, trust me.

We're both very proud. I had really better treat his little sister right, now!

[Daddy B]

Originally Posted by James A.

Julie's 38-year-old brother, was just made Captain, as in head-honcho, of this submarine
USS Maryland (SSBN-738) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I believe it is the largest in the world.

Regardless of your geo-political views, if we are going to have this sort of war machine, he's the kind of guy you want running it, trust me.

We're both very proud. I had really better treat his little sister right, now!

Yeah, alright, but does it have a glass bottom to see the reef like all those pangas over in Cozumel...?

[James A.]

I think the only thing to look at are slate-grey metal walls and a bunch of sailors who haven't seen a woman in six months.

[TAPPY]

I love submariners !!!
Congrats to your brother in law.
My brother was the CO of the USS Trepang and the navigations officer for the USS Kamehameha. Be sure to visit the sub and go for a ride when they have family day He also helped design/build some of the larger subs in Groton Ct. after his tour of duty. Amazing boats !!!

[Susie Q Roo]

Originally Posted by James A.

Julie's 38-year-old brother, was just made Captain, as in head-honcho, of this submarine
USS Maryland (SSBN-738) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I believe it is the largest in the world.

Regardless of your geo-political views, if we are going to have this sort of war machine, he's the kind of guy you want running it, trust me.

We're both very proud. I had really better treat his little sister right, now!

Maybe you should let her win at thumb wars?

Congratulations to your brother-in-law. That's pretty impressive.

[Buggirl]

Congrats to your brother-in-law! What an achievement

But you better treat his sister right- you wouldn't want one of those Trident II D-5 Ballistic Missiles headed your way

[Daddy B]

Originally Posted by James A.

a bunch of sailors who haven't seen a woman in six months.

Life must be consistently hard on them subs.




Congrats, though! I experienced similar feelings when one of my best friends got his first Portuguese Navy command (well before that I used to see him in Portsmouth when the Navy cargo ship he captained came to the UK to pick up supplies for UK and US forces fighting the first Gulf War) and also later when he was put in charge of the Azores Naval Command.

[TeeZet]

Originally Posted by James A.

Julie's 38-year-old brother, was just made Captain, as in head-honcho, of this submarine
USS Maryland (SSBN-738) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I believe it is the largest in the world.

Regardless of your geo-political views, if we are going to have this sort of war machine, he's the kind of guy you want running it, trust me.

We're both very proud. I had really better treat his little sister right, now!

Wow... that is a major achievement and a huge responsibility!
Congratulations to Julie's brother!

Will you attend the ceremony?


Sorry to burst your bubble, James, but these are the largest submarines in the world:
Typhoon class submarine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[James A.]

Originally Posted by TeeZet

Sorry to burst your bubble, James, but these are the largest submarines in the world:
Typhoon class submarine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Aye. I stand corrected.

[Jacko]

Very cool, James.....we want our very best driving these puppies! Congratulations to your brother in law!

[Rissask]

Originally Posted by James A.

I think the only thing to look at are slate-grey metal walls and a bunch of sailors who haven't seen a woman in six months.

fun boat
Very cool- congrats to your BIL!

[DBT Fan]

As former Navy ...that a real honor

[mlsbkp]

Congrats to your brother in law!!

[Bumper]

Way Kewl!

I understand there are very few rules to be observed in order to be a successful submariner.

1. Try to make the number of ascents equal the number of descents.

2. Close the door.

[James A.]

[quote=Bumper;1093186]Way Kewl!

I understand there are very few rules to be observed in order to be a successful submariner.

1. Try to make the number of ascents equal the number of descents.

2. Close the door.

Bumper, I have to ask. Do you make this stuff up?!