12 September 2025
Balancing the Demands of Naval Service with the Strength and Support of Family
Connected to Zoey’s Tale & Other Short Fiction, this piece explores the personal side of Rod Haynes’...
12 September 2025
Life at Sea During the Cold War and the Bonds That Last Beyond Service
Inspired by Unauthorized Disclosures, this piece reflects on Rod Haynes’ commissioning ceremony at Newport,...
12 September 2025
Lessons Learned on the Parade Field and How They Shaped a Lifetime of Service
Inspired by Unauthorized Disclosures, this piece reflects on Rod Haynes’ commissioning ceremony at Newport,...
05 August 2025
Lessons Learned on the Parade Field and Their Lasting Impact
The commissioning ceremony at Newport was more than a formal event; it marked a defining moment in discipline,...
05 August 2025
Life at Sea During the Cold War and the Bonds That Endured
Sailing across oceans in the 1980s Navy meant facing long deployments, unpredictable circumstances, and...
05 August 2025
Balancing the Demands of Service with the Strength of Family Life
Behind each chapter of military service are the families who sacrifice in their own way. This blog explores...
