Another Crazy week Underway.. Inspired by todays SAILORS.. Jan 25,2012

Another crazy week Underway.. Jan 25, 2012..
 Wow, another crazy week of inspections, bitch sessions,, lectures , threats and more work.. In all my years in the Navy I have never experienced the crazy weeks and happenings on this platform. I mean I see drug issues , I see Mental instability , emotional rants and I also see no one likes to step up. Or at least I don't see the New blood navy , doing what I had to do back in the day.
 Back in the day , when I was ordered or voluntold to do something , Guess what ? Yup I did it, whether or not I was good or not I stepped up.. I don't see that in Today's Navy, too laid back , or I don't care attitude it what kills me.. Not just physically , but mentally and emotionally. Its draining , but Guess what Every freaking day I get up and prepare for the next day bull shit.. Its funny when I was on Shore duty, I was tired of the bull shit games and politics , well folks,, At sea it's a circus of baby sitting , policing , yelling , checking up on personnel, etc.. Its exhausting and to be honest , Today's Navy is losing and continue to lose great people. Either through PERFORM TO SERVE , or EARLY RETIREMENT , HIGHER TENURE AND of course retirement and folks just giving up on the dream.. I have seen too many good people be told to go home and the ones left are clueless , ass kissing , brown nosing jerk offs.. Well Navy , their is gonna be a time your going to realize the good people you let go , are actually the workers and people who care .. But that's always been the trend the navy likes to follow so bear with it.. The Navy is there , but it seems for alot of us , if you don't play the games , the politics,.., you don't win.. instead you get more work.. and more stress. Is it worth it for a retirement or retainer check.. so to speak.. because after 20 years you are placed in fleet reserve for 10 years before its totally official.. But look at all the years of drills, and exercises and evolutions, head aches , and stomach issues and sleep problems.. No one is immune to that stress , but we are engages in it every day of our lives at sea. Its not enough to deal with separation anxiety , and the thoughts of family and friends and their issues, but we have to deal with your supervisors issues or desires,, and if you don't fit that mold.. You are an outcast.. I don't mind being questioned , but to be honest it gets old when you are constantly stressed or threatened , the human psyche can only take so much.. Perhaps the reason for so many DUI's and Domestic Violence and substance abuse issues on board.. Is it right too even mention these things? Whose to say? But maybe someone , will hear our pleas for help and that things will change. I hope so , because the Navy needs strong leaders that are going to change the direction of today's fighting force. In order to be a good leader you need to relate to your peers,, alot of times I see strict orders without regard of other experienced peoples ideas. But that's the Navy , and it's always going to be a stressful job.. I mean you deal with expensive equipment and classified information and weaponry , that can kill and save lives.. The Navy isn't for everyone , but if todays Navy continues to stress out and create a intolerable work space , then it's heading for a hard awakening.. I'm not saying Today's Navy , will surrender , I still have faith in beating up any country out there , but I also see a Price to pay for such stressful demands and conditions. It's a different world we live in today and the Navy has changed because of all the technological advances , but you also have to care for its people , because without great leaders and great followers , the Navy and all its equipment ,, doesn't mean jack shit!! Its the people in place and the ones running the shows that determines success anywhere in life.. Yes another crazy week of insane dead lines and last minute demands and orders that lead many of the young sailors wondering " What have I done?" But after that crazy week underway,, We have many more weeks and months and years of this life.. Its like the old saying " THE NAVY EITHER MAKES YOU OR BREAKS YOU..!!" unfortunately , I have seen too many broken sailors on this platform.. and Perhaps.. someone in the higher ranks will wake up and smell the roses.. But until then , expect more incredible stories about this ship and how the stress has affected morale and the well being of everyone.. UNTIL MY NEXT BLOG.. KEEP THE FAITH!! THE SOURCE @ 2012