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Originally posted by Jeff Higgins
He is a rather unique individual. He served on the U.S.S. Pollack, which was being extensively re-fitted as he was going through school. About the time he was assigned to it, it was being prepped for sea trials. Remember, the original Permit class imploded and lost all hands off the New England coast. Their sea trials were going to significantly exceed the depth at which that happened. Yikes; not me.
I'm sure you are aware of the extensive psychological testing these folks undergo. I'm not sure exactly what they are looking for, but I can say my brother is absolutely unflappable. We have shared some "interesting" experiences together over the years. Situations where I was *****ting nickles, and he wouldn't even raise an eyebrow. He just deals with whatever comes his way in a real matter-of-fact, get it done kind of way. I guess you either have, or soon develop, that capacity when you spend so much time deep underwater in some god forsaken steel tube. I'm glad there are guys like him willing to do that.
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Jeff,
You nailed it.
I love to fly, was drawn to it as a kid, because I am blue sky kinda guy.
My first and only day on a sub (new, well sorted, nothing was gonna happen, relax you *******) was tense at best.
What struck me about the crew, both officers and enlisted, was simply how competent they were...quietly, without any fanfare.
I'm glad there are guys like him, too.
As a side note, I took leave this week hoping to get some work done on the farm...how about this weather on the east coast!?!