Wednesday, July 23, 2008

SOAC


Here's a plug for a great time I had at department head school, named SOAC. Submarine Officer's Advanced Course, where one goes to hone the skills of tactical shiphandling, navigation, periscope skillsets. We were class 07020 (the Navy's way of saying that in fiscal year '07, this is the 2nd class to graduate, or "020), with our sole mission being getting away with as much as possible while simultaneously doing as little as possible to pass the required coursework. My friend Neil gave us the nickname we so righteously deserve-"gouge alone". Here is a photo of all of us, minus one who was sent to San Diego on an emergent job fill. These guys are the greatest, and are succeeding in leading wardrooms around the world, even as you read this.

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