Great Posts, the two of you and the very best time for posts of that nature.
I was a married guy at those times(and still am by the way) and I appreciated the single guys that gave up those days/nights watches during the holidays.
I have numerous memories that I could share but I'll save them for another time and stay on subj.
So, Pat and I want to wish all of our old system friends and families the very best this holiday season and extend those wishes to 2026.

John and Pat

A Merry Happy to you and Pat. Seems like Christmas in Norfolk was so long ago. Have a good one.

Rick and Joan

Merry Christmas to you and yours John. I too had the honor of playing Santa (for Dan and Joan Martin's boy Cory) back in Hawaii.

Have a safe and Happy New Year!

Rick and Joan

A very merry and blessed Christmas to you and all our shipmates. May everyone be safe and enjoy health and happiness in the New Year. I certainly miss the days of spending all those special days together.

Ho Ho Ho

We do indeed remember all the wonderful Christmas holidays and friends celebrating the reason for the season.

Merry Christmas to you, Peggy, and the Widenor family.

Have a safe Happy New Year too!

Rick and Joan

Ah yes.
Singing Jingle Bells with the sound of the actuators keeping time.

Merry Xmas everyone.