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  • U.S. citizenship: why not?

    Sometime in late September of this year, while other people go about their normal business, a special moment in my life will take place. God willing, after more than 20 years of living in this country, I will finally be able to respond, "Yes, I am," the next time someone asks me "Are you a United

  • Give gift of reading to children

    Slowly I unwrapped the Christmas present; well, not really slowly ... more like ripped the paper off. There in my hands was a book. Not just any book, but a copy of "Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel." It was quite a book for someone as young as I was in 1946, but a book that I could read,

  • Commit to your PERSONAL BEST

    So what is "your" best effort? It is most likely totally different than "my" best effort because you are an individual, with individual goals, wants and needs. So not everyone's "best" will be the same - and that's OK. But if you commit to "your" personal best, you will be making a difference in

  • Consistent discipline for credible leadership

    If I was to name an aspect or personal belief dealing with leadership that has impacted me greatly, I'd have to say it would be consistency through the practice of discipline. I believe this to be realized through three distinct characteristics; practical application, setting the example, and using

  • Naval History not just something to read about

    Liberty Park is dedicated to the memory of 34 Sailors who gave their lives on June 8, 1967, defending the USS Liberty against sustained air and sea attack by the armed forces of Israel. The park includes an original brass plaque from the USS Liberty, and other various Navy-unique items such as deck