Very impressive resume, Denny. Apparently there was scant little time left for you to hone your pinochle skills. Maybe you just weren't very good at picking partners.

Nick

Good one Nick !!

What's a sea service ribbon? I remember when the Navy had to reissue the National Defense Medal due the fact that there were too many Navy personnel with under 4 years that had no awards to wear.
Personally I did two years aboard the USS Norris DDE-859,1960-62,two years aboard the USS Biddle DDG-5,1962-64,prior to COSL, Barbados,Midway,and then finished up my career aboard USS Hammerberg DE-1015,(ITASS) 1970-71.

George, if you set up another Florida based cruise,
let me know in advance.