SEA STATE 698

  SEA STATE 698 – Yokosuka Approach BY CHUCK MERKEL   I originally made a Facebook post for my shipmates and Challen asked if he could use what I had written Continue Reading →

Save the Bremerton – Part II

SSN 698: History in the Making There has been a lot of change since the last time I wrote about saving the USS Bremerton SSN 698 over two years ago (July 2014). Continue Reading →

9/11 Submariners go to War

Blogger’s Note: This is a continued series highlighting the history and activities of USS Bremerton SSN 698, her alumni, and the Silent Service. Prepared for the Fight With the anniversary Continue Reading →

SSN698 – Perseverance

Aug 22, 2016 Reunion note: Today, July 16  is the last day to register for the upcoming reunion. If you plan on attending and have any questions, concerns or need assistance, please contact Continue Reading →

SSN698: The Call of the 30+ Year Reunion

USS BREMERTON – SSN698 THE CALL OF THE 30+ YEAR REUNION  I was serving in the Navy when my father, for the first time, went to an 11th Airborne veterans’ reunion, Continue Reading →

FTW.48 Start a Father’s Journal

Fatherhood in a Technological World – Message #48 Here’s an idea that is good for the New Year: start a journal. There are several reasons to start a journal of your experiences as Continue Reading →