OUT AT SEA TODAY!!

[navychief1968]

All,

I am out to sea today (Hunting mines). No chance of MD'ing today for obvious reasons. For the "Old Salts" in this forum, isn't technology a wonderfull thing? Imagine sending e-mails and surfing the Internet while out at sea!! I have only been in the Navy 17 years and if someone had told me this would be possible back towards the beginning of my career, I would have thought they were crazy!!

Well, good luck to everyone!! I'll be out there in your neighbor's back yard late next week.


Chris Reynolds
Chief Petty Officer, USN

 

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[kenb]

Hunting mines? hopefully you're not local, LOL!! good luck and safe journey navychief.
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[Colorado2]

I dont know about that NC. If I was in your shoes I'd want an MD out front, preferably with a Loooooonnnngggg handle on it. Thanks for doin' what you do! And hey....Let's be careful out there!

 

[True_Metal]

Hunting mines sounds cool! 8) Godspeed, Chief 8)

 

[alwayslookin]

NC..Like I said in a different thread..Thanks for your service.

Hope U find everything you are looking for.(or at leaset some gold)

Dave

 

[dgaughan]

be careful when you probe that hit on your metal detector oops i mean sonar

 

[Rich in Texas]

God Bless and May the Wind be at your Back! Be safe out there.

Rich

 

[WolfmoonX]

navychief....
What kind of boat are you on?

 

[omnicognic]

Your country appreciates the job you are doing! I appreciate the job you are doing! Come home safe and may tons of gold grace your scoop!

 

[navychief1968]

Thanks for all the words of encouragement. It really means a lot. If you ask any police officer, paramedic, or military service member you will find out that hearing a "thank you" once in a while, really makes it all worth while.
Most people really have no idea what sacrifices we make on a routine basis in the military. I have been only married for about five months and here in a couple of weeks, I get to kiss my wife good bye and tell her I'll see her again in seven months "hopefully".
Please don't think I am complaining though. I am just stating the facts. I know it's an all volunteer military and this is the life I chose.
On a good note - the pay checks during the deployment will be outstanding!! (tax free status baby!!) I definitely see a new beach detector in my future!!
Oh by the way (to the person who was asking), I am stationed onboard a mine sweeper. I am the Operations Dept. Leading Chief. We are the guys on the ship who actually operate the SONAR and mine neutralization vehicle.

Chris Reynolds
Chief Petty Officer, USN

 

[omnicognic]

Do you guys get to use those kewl hydrofoil sleds that are pulled by helicopter?

 

[alwayslookin]

WTG Chris...As I said before, my son is 3 years in the Navy, leaving soon for Bahrain. Good luck to you on the deployment.

Dave

 

[mstary1]

Hi there.
My first post here. totally hooked on MD, just need to get a better metal detector than
this chead tandy model i iuse, hoping to pick up a 2nd hand minelab soon.
I'm in the Aussie navy , mine warfare division, been minehunting/sweeping since 1993.
glad to see another mine hunter.

stay safe chief.

mark