U.S. Army Sea Tales

U.S. Army Sea Tales
Author :
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages : 245
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781453549759
ISBN-13 : 1453549757
Rating : 4/5 (757 Downloads)

Book Synopsis U.S. Army Sea Tales by : Walter L. Grey Jr.

Download or read book U.S. Army Sea Tales written by Walter L. Grey Jr. and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-08-16 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The army marine field is a little known part of the army by both the civilians and the many soldiers. People think of the combat arms (infantry, armor, and artillery) and while they are the heart of the army, there are other branches without which the combat arms would cease to be an effective fighting force. Arguably, the most important element ensuring that the combat arms have beans and bullets is the Transportation Corps. The motto of the Transportation Corps is Spearhead of Logistics because Nothing happens until something moves. In my years as an army mariner, I have had many interesting and sometimes humorous experiences. My experiences are nothing compared with those of other army mariners. This book is not just about my experiences, but of other sea-going sailors as well. Some of the stories are hilarious, and I believe all are interesting. The book is divided into three elements. The heart of the book is the Sea Tales, but Mr. Richard Killblane, the Army Transportation Corps historian graciously provided me with many fascinating interviews of army mariners conducted by personnel in his office. The histories of many army watercraft companies are the final elements of the book and provides the reader with the differences of watercraft units and their missions. I have found my own experience to be very interesting and rewarding. I recall one day working on the engine room logbook, sitting at the galley table and glancing out of the door at the water in Skiffs Creek and thinking of how fortunate I was to be sitting there and not working in an office. I have had a wide variety of duties in my twenty-two year career, but nothing compares with working on the water. I can relate to what Samuel Clemmons wrote in his book, Life on the Mississippi, For I loved the profession far better than any I have followed since. I feel that says it all. I am now retired, but I have the memories of my experiences.


U.S. Army Sea Tales Related Books

U.S. Army Sea Tales
Language: en
Pages: 245
Authors: Walter L. Grey Jr.
Categories: Juvenile Nonfiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 2010-08-16 - Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

GET EBOOK

The army marine field is a little known part of the army by both the civilians and the many soldiers. People think of the combat arms (infantry, armor, and arti
Sea Stories
Language: en
Pages: 364
Authors: Admiral William H. McRaven
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2019-05-21 - Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

GET EBOOK

Following the success of his #1 New York Times bestseller Make Your Bed, which has sold over one million copies, Admiral William H. McRaven is back with amazing
True Stories of the Great War
Language: en
Pages: 380
Authors: Francis Trevelyan Miller
Categories: World War, 1914-1918
Type: BOOK - Published: 1917 - Publisher:

GET EBOOK

The Greatest Sea Tales of Jack London
Language: en
Pages: 1596
Authors: Jack London
Categories: Fiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 2017-10-06 - Publisher: e-artnow

GET EBOOK

Musaicum Books presents to you "The Greatest Sea Tales of Jack London" formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. C
Bold Sea Stories 2
Language: en
Pages: 271
Authors: Marlin Bree
Categories: Sports & Recreation
Type: BOOK - Published: 2023-03-15 - Publisher: Marlor Press

GET EBOOK

Bold Sea Stories 2 is a new book from an award-winning marine journalist who shares the best boating, sailing, and adventure stories from his long career. Most