Experiences
In the USN
In 1985, I left High School early, took the Spring, Summer and Fall off then left for USN Bootcamp in San Diego.
Electronics and RADAR Training in CA and IL
USS Butte AE-27 (NJ)
USS Bowen FF-1079 (SC)
USS Sierra AD-18 (SC)
USS Hewitt DD-966 (CA & Japan)
RADAR Instructor (IL)
After the death of two very close friends in 1993 I took a buyout and left the USN after 8 years.
Ports of Call
During the eight years on active duty and 5 years on ships I was able to visit a number of wonderful ports of call.
Sigonella, Sicily
Güllük, Turkey
Naples, Italy
Rota, Spain
Toulon, France
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Paradise Island, Bahamas
Port Everglades, Fl USA
Rota, Spain
Toulon, France
Naples, Italy
Gaeta, Italy
Marseille, France
Monte Carlo, France
Paris, France
San Diego, CA USA
Honolulu, Hi USA
Yokosuka, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Okinawa, Japan
Pattaya Beach, Thailand
Phuket, Thailand
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Macau, Hong Kong
Guma, USA
Brunei
Pohang, South Korea
Busna, South Korea
Subic Bay, Philippines (SCUBA Certified)
Darwin NT, Australia
Muscat, Oman
Djibouti, Djibouti
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Safaga, Egypt
Hurghada, Egypt
Cario, Egypt
Perspective
That’s about a quarter-million dollars in lifetime civilian travel value.
And unlike tourists, I wasn't buying hotel, flights most of the time, or excursions — the Navy footed the bill.
Beyond money: I gained global experience, cultural immersion, resilience, and stories most business leaders pay big to replicate.
Post USN
Spent time in GA, AZ (Private Pilot Training), VA,
Jeddah KSA, and SC.
Mainly working in the iT Field, raising kids and creating experiences.
