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Curtis Jerry Smothers
Teacher . Editor . Poet . Writing Coach . Historian . Online Tutor
Navy Memories
I spent 24 years and six months of my life as a career Navyman. I joined as a 19-year-old youngster and left as a 44-year-old middle-aged veteran. I am sharing the memoirs below as a small token of my appreciation to the United States Navy that took me around the world on the greatest adventure of my life.
My Bootcamp Blues
London: My First 3-year Overseas Tour
I saw the world
Ten Years on Carriers (Part 1)
Living on Navy Pay
Our Two Years in Scotland
Seven years Deployed on Carriers (Part 2)
Sights, Sounds, and Smells of an aircraft carrier
Miracle at Malta's Airport
Ralph the "Dalmutt"-Our Last Dog
Earthquake at Mail Call
The Day I became a Shellback
Hangovers Around the World
Adjusting to Civilian Life
My Five Seconds of Fame
Navy Father, Army Son
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