Tag Archives: submarine

Nuclear warfare can be so pretty

Posted on September 22, 2012 by bubbleheadgunnut

This is a MIRV, or Multiple Independent Re-entry Vehicle, warhead.  Courtesy of the US Ballistic Missile Submarine Force.  I think the Navy should have named at least one of the Ohio class boats The Pale Horse.  

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Submarine book review

Posted on June 16, 2012 by bubbleheadgunnut

While on vacation in Ohio, I met a friend of my father in law who is a submarine veteran.  While chewing the fat and swapping sea stories, he asked me if I had ever read the book Cold Choices by … Continue reading →

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How to get the Chop fired

Posted on May 12, 2012 by bubbleheadgunnut

Ok guys, time for a sea story.  Unfortunately, these aren’t going to be WWII diesel boat stories, I’ve only got 8 years in and I’m not that salty.  I was reminded of this incident as I was making lunch for … Continue reading →

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