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36. OMG! I just had a flashback!

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 11:39 AM

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I worked for a great XO on one of my ships when I was a Chief. He was tough, but fair, and his catchphrase was "if you're on time, you're late".

Fast forward about a decade and I was a Department Head at an F-18 Squadron. My new Chief was supposed to check-in with me and showed up right on time.

I said; "Chief, if you're on time, you're late". He turned white as a ghost, looked like someone just walked over his grave and said; "did you used to work for Captain (blank)?"

I laughed and said "yeah". I don't think either of us was "on-time" again.

Bravo Zulu for making me remember that.

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