THE NAVY CHIEF PETTY OFFICER

I have been in the United States Navy for 28 years.
I have made a lot of friends and a flock of enemies.
I have been accused, arraigned, blamed, censured (mule
skinner type) denounced, reported, slurred, admired,
approved, blessed, cleared, credited, decorated,
extolled, lauded, praised, sanctioned, vindicated
and worshipped, shipped out and over.  Talked, talked
for and talked about, lied to and lied for.  I have
been, seen, had, or refused most everything and every place
on this ole' globe.  The only reason I am staying in this
canoe club is to see what will happen next.

Author unknown
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Submitted,
YNCS Don Harribine, USN(Ret)
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