Thank you for the post Treker. Did not know about "Shellback" or "Golden Shellback". Very interesting.
Thank you for the post Treker. Did not know about "Shellback" or "Golden Shellback". Very interesting.
1977-2001 retired CWO3, NASO, became a shellback on 12 Oct 1977. On the USS Midway CV-41.
John the Garage Doorman
Bob Guess
Fishin for Fun
99 Stratos 273/ 96 Merc 115
Go Navy! Shellback in '87
I wonder if they still have the same rituals now they did back then? With all the political correctness, I hope they still do!
Golden Shellback !.... crossed equator & dateline “ at exact intersection!
2005 Stroker 2010-250pro xs
Go Navy! Serious student of naval history and a member of the USS Alabama BB-60 Living History Crew. Never served but sure appreciate all who have and those currently serving. Thank you to all Navy personnel, past and present.
Bluenose, USS Simon Lake AS-33, 1991
Happy Birthday USN!!
Happy Birthday Popeye...….We could not do our job without ya! Crossed equator four times, the last three I got to dish it out OOOORRRAAAHHH!
Oooh rah!
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"Speak softly and carry a Big Stick!"-Theodore Roosevelt
USN 2002-2008
NAS Whidbey Island
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom
Thank You all CORPMEN ! saved my life !!
Bluenose 3X and Shellback 3X
Happy Birthday Navy..
"Historically the most terrible things-war, genocide and slavery-have resulted not from disobedience but from obedience"
Zinn
Proudly served but not a Shellback!
" Talking to you is like clapping with one hand "
Anthrax