Once in a little town in Missouri, there was a younge man by the name of Justin, his oneand only dream was to join the Navy, and be stationed on an aircraft carrier. Wellwhenever possible, he swam and worked out, bulked up. Well that day came, June 12, theyounge man was finally 18. For his birthday present they drove all the way to Kansas.There he went to a Navy recruiters office. "Suh, I would be honer'd to join ya Navy, suh.""Well, son, you've come to the right place" The recruiter stated. After an hour or so, theyounge man, now Seaman Fergoson, was part of the United States Navy. He was to bepicked up on the 14 of June. Well that day came. Standing outside of the bus depot,Seaman Fergoson said his good byes, "Mama, I love ya, an' I'll never once ferget towritecha, I swear." With tears or pride in her eyes she responded, "I love you, Davey, Ilove you. Dontcha eva' ferget, hun, I love ya." And with those being the final words saidto each other face to face for the next 8 weeks, Seaman Fergoson was off to BasicTraining. After a grueling 8 weeks it was Graduation. Mommy and Daddy went to visitSeaman Fergoson, but with such devotion was now Platoon Sgt. Fergoson. After hours ofbullshitting each other, they finally had to dispence. This would be the last time they wouldtalk.....
"Oh my God..." Seaman First Class, rank changes after Basic Training, said, as he took hisfirst step onto an aircraft carrier, the USS George Washington. "Yep, she's a beauty. Acity within a city my friend, holds 5,500 crewmen, plus Marines, nuclear power, our ownsewage plant, water filteration! Everything. By the way, Seaman Chris Potanski, NewYork." The young Seaman said sticking his hand out for a shake. "Seaman First ClassDavid Fergoson, Richsmon, Misso'ri" he respnded shaking back, "Now all that you said, isit true"" "Yes, sir. It is, sir" He responded, more respectfully, noticing the rank."Wow...Please dont call me 'suh', I jus' cant stand it, I ain' anyone special" He said walkingand exploring. "FALL IN!" The PA ordered. Faster and efficently every Sailor fell into aordirally. "Today you boys have finally have become men! First day on the greatestmodern marvel. Biggest piece of metal in the water, 3 times bigger than the Royal Navy.Be proud and happy men. In your letter you recieved, you have your room and bunknumber. Go find it! Fall Out.....Dissssmissed!" With that the men were off, only about 200new recruits, that left 5,300 expierenced men to teach them, or tease and haze them."B43-233RD....yep, this one is mine" Seaman First Class Fergoson mumbled as he walkedhim. As he walked he he noticed his fellow ship and room mate, Seaman Potanski. "Heyhey, are you shittin' me? You in he' too"!" He said turning around. "I ain't ever 'shitted' inmy life. But, yes, I'm here to stay wit' ya." He walked over to his bunk and put down hisbag, full of extra uniforms and personal items, he started to empty them, when he cameover a picture of his mom, which he teared just looking at her. "Damn! Is that your oldlady, I would love to go to bed wit' her, heh" Seaman Potanski said. "You Goddamn,sonofabitch, I outta kick yo'r Goddamn yankee ass! That is my Mama." He yelled, pissedoff to the extreme. "I'm sorry man, sorry". After a day of nothing but lectures, theCommanding Officers told them to hit the bunk and they shipping out at 0230. So all themen hit the hay.
0450. "Jesus Christ, it's damn cold" Seaman First Class Fergoson whispered over toPotanski while on the deck. The PA came on, "Most of you aren't used to this climate.Well we are in the Atlantic Ocean, get used to it! The tempature now is -3 C. Now go hitthe Mess Hall. And with that they were off. Eggs, Sausage, Beef or Pork, coffee, orangejuice, cereal, toast and jelly.
With that they were gone. Eggs, Sausage, Beef or Pork, coffee, orange juice,cereal, and toast and jelly. And yes you must eat it all. "This is a lot of food, but I amstarving!" Said Potanski. "Well eat it all, we wont eat again until 1230. And as newbies wehave a lot of work" Replied Fergoson. After good eats they all were called out to theirstations. "Where are you going Davey"" Asked Potanski. "Aviation Mechanics, engines ismy speciality, what about yo' Chris"" Replied Fergoson. "I ain't anything but an enlistedman, hehe, I get to clean after you. ha. Well see ya at lunch, meet me here." "Alright,g'luck and all"
"Welcome to Aviation Mechanics, men." Said a 2nd LT. "Y'all went through yourtraining. And now we have a Hornet here that needs some repairs. Any volanteers todiagonstose it"" With instincts Fergoson raised his hand. "Alright, Sailor, come up here"He walked up front and rendered a salute and introduced himself "Suh, Seaman First ClassFergoson, Suh" "Put your hand down. Heres a simple rule. Once you step into my garage,rank doesn't matter...Unless Col. Roverts comes in." He said chucklin. "Alright Fergoson,before you go, introduce yourself, like you would in the states" "Howdy, I reckon I'mDavey, nice to meet 'cha"
"Alright, Davey, go hit that engine." Fergoson walked up to the plane, up the 6ftladder and into the engine. After about 5 minutes he came out chuckling "Now, is this agag"" "No...why"" "Well because all it was, was a loose fuel line, thats all, hehe, she'sfixed." "Well I'll be...Good Job"
2335 Day 9. Alarms blare everywhere. "ARE WE UNDER SEIGE"" yelledFergoson to Potanski. "I don't know, Davey." They ran out like the rest of the men. Out tothe deck. So far their biggest mistake. Without warning a Rogue attact, about 45metreswide and 100 metres tall. "Oh shit...RUN!" Yelled out one Sailor. "Theres nowhere torun! We're on a goddamn ship!" Yelled out Fergoson......
In second the carrier was engulfed! Men Screaming, dieing, it was a horrible sight.After about a minute or so nothing was left, but a few men. Fergosos, Frontman, Chrissli,and myself, Chris Potanski. About 2 days later, nearly dieing myself, I was rescued, alongwith Chissli. Fergosos, Frontman passed away...He had his dream come true. He got tostay on this Modern Marvel...Since then...the US Navy hasn't been the same....
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