Just recently, I attended a ceremony at the Naval Undersea Museum here in Keyport WA when they opened a new exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the launching of the ballistic missile submarine USS George Washington (SSBN598). The 'Georgefish' was commissioned on December 30, 1959 and saw 55 deterrent patrols over a period of 25 years. She was decommissioned in January 1985.
I proudly served on-board the Geo. Washington as a Radioman from the Fall of 1976 to the Summer of 1979.
Pictured is Tudor Davis (left), a torpedoman's mate on the original crew, and TMC(SS) Peeling (right) who was a Chief Torpedoman's Mate on the final patrol.
I published an article about this event on my Kitsap Sun blog, 'Everyday CK'
P.S. According to the Urban Dictionary, the term 'Bubblehead' has two definitions. Based on my experiences, I think both could easily apply, in many instances.
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An avid blogger since 2005, Rich has published over 1000 articles, most related to real estate. He enjoys using the tools of social media to brag/boast about the quality of Life on the picturesque Kitsap Peninsula in scenic WA State. He is a licensed real estate professional providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, SOUNDBITEBLOG, Crabbing in the Hood, Everyday CK, Facebook, Twitter, or e-mail: kitsapagent@gmail.com
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