Reunion

2020 LST 1156 Reunion – Canceled

The  14th LST 1156 Reunion originally scheduled for July 29 – August 2, 2020 has been canceled due to health and safety concerns from the corona virus (COVID-19). Stay healthy and safe. Practice hand-washing and social […]

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How To Simulate Being A Sailor

Submitted by Barry Sutton, RD3 Carrabelle, Fla. Buy a steel dumpster, paint it gray inside and out, and live in it for six months. Run all the pipes and wires in your house exposed on […]

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The Origin of the ‘Binnacle List’

Ever wondered where the term “binnacle list” came from? It’s from the old nautical practice of placing the sick list on the binnacle (a covered stand on the ship’s deck that contained the ship’s compass […]

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The Sailors’ Creed

I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit […]

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Origin of the Rank of Ensign

The title “Ensign”, the name given the Navy’s most junior officer dates to medieval times. Lords honored their squires by allowing them to carry the ensign (banner) into battle. Later, these squires became known by […]