The Whistler was an American radio mystery drama which ran from May 16, 1942, until September 22, 1955, on the west-coast regional CBS Radio network. For many of those years, it was sponsored by the Signal Oil Company.On June 19, 1949, Signal began featuring limericks in their Whistler advertisements. Listeners enjoyed these so much that … Continue reading The Signal Oil Limericks on “The Whistler”
Navy
A Different Christmas Poem
(by Jeff Giles) The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,Transforming the yard to a winter delight. The sparkling lights in the tree, I … Continue reading A Different Christmas Poem
The Photo
(author unknown) My husband never really talked a lot about his time in Vietnam, other than mentioning he had been shot by a sniper. However, he had a rather grainy, 8x10 black and white photo he had taken at a USO show of Ann-Margret with Bob Hope in the background that was one of his … Continue reading The Photo
The Desks
In September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a History teacher at Joe T. Robinson High School in Little Rock, did something not to be forgotten. On the first day of school, with the permission of the school superintendent, the principal and the building supervisor, she removed all of the desks … Continue reading The Desks
The Sailor’s Creed
(author unknown) 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 of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. … Continue reading The Sailor’s Creed
The Sailor’s Creed
(author unknown) I have chosen to serve in the United States Navy. America depends on my performance for her survival, and I accept the challenge to set my standards high, placing my country's well-being above self-interest. I will be loyal to my country, its Constitution and laws, and to my shipmates. I will be honest … Continue reading The Sailor’s Creed
Noncommissioned Officer’s Creed – Navy
During the course of this day, you have been caused to humbly accept challenge and face adversity. This you have accomplished with rare good grace. Pointless as some of these challenges may have seemed, there were valid, time-honored reasons behind each pointed barb. It was necessary to meet these hurdles with blind faith in the … Continue reading Noncommissioned Officer’s Creed – Navy
Principled Thoughts 