The title caught my eye, but the author's name made me do a double-take. Jerry Pait? No way!!!
Jerry was one of three sailors-sailors who made a huge impression on me during my time in the Navy.
Sonar school in San Diego for a newly-minted Subscol grad, just finishing a cold winter in New London was a dream come true. It was made even better by having Jerry as our A-School class instructor for a few months. He was extremely knowledgeable and effortlessly communicated his contagious enthusiasm for all things sonar; Our class was unanimously convinced we had picked an interesting rate.
Awesome, awesome experience learning the (beginning) ropes from someone so experienced and able to spin a great sea story for every subject he taught.
Always a hot-runner, Jerry continued to lead, advancing in his naval career, retiring as a Lt. Commander. This just added fuel for more hilarious stories that I had to wait to read in this book.
Available from his amazon store, this is a good read for anyone interested in submarine duty and life told from his many perspectives as he rose in rank and responsibility. His irreverent sense of humor remains unchanged.
Jerry was one of three sailors-sailors who made a huge impression on me during my time in the Navy.
Sonar school in San Diego for a newly-minted Subscol grad, just finishing a cold winter in New London was a dream come true. It was made even better by having Jerry as our A-School class instructor for a few months. He was extremely knowledgeable and effortlessly communicated his contagious enthusiasm for all things sonar; Our class was unanimously convinced we had picked an interesting rate.
Awesome, awesome experience learning the (beginning) ropes from someone so experienced and able to spin a great sea story for every subject he taught.
Always a hot-runner, Jerry continued to lead, advancing in his naval career, retiring as a Lt. Commander. This just added fuel for more hilarious stories that I had to wait to read in this book.
Available from his amazon store, this is a good read for anyone interested in submarine duty and life told from his many perspectives as he rose in rank and responsibility. His irreverent sense of humor remains unchanged.
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