[Bigiron] [Seasprites] Flag Nom Pulled

[Glen Ives]

Ditto Bill, Jan and Pat ... I recall many crossing the line ceremonies and
Chief's initiations, flight deck follies, etc. Traditions of seafarers
intended to build crew morale and spirit.  Seems the political "pendulum"
swings from one extreme to the other.

Hope all our fellow helo bubbas are doing great ... think often of those
incredible days flying and serving with the very best!  Not sure I can
still trace the fuel system of the H-2 anymore ... or if I ever could ... ;)

KYTU, Glen

On Sat, Jul 12, 2025 at 10:36 PM Patrick Durden <aub82urn at gmail.com> wrote:

> I agree Jan, they’ve taken this a little too far!  Not only that but they
> are looking back many years of your career!
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> Pat Durden
> Sent from my iPad
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> On Jul 12, 2025, at 8:49 PM, Jan and Christy Gaudio <H24evr at roadrunner.com>
> wrote:
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> How about all the “Focile Follies” during the Crossing the Line
> ceremonies.  Sad how things that were once good fun and tradition fall from
> favor with the political wind.  Sadder still that careers suffer when
> “examples “ must be made.
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> jan
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> *From:* Seasprites <seasprites-bounces at helobubbas.com> *On Behalf Of *William
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> *Sent:* Friday, July 11, 2025 2:46 PM
> *To:* bigiron at helobubbas.com
> *Cc:* seasprites at helobubbas.com; BigIron Email List <
> bigiron at helobubbas.com>; HeloBubbas <helobubbas at helobubbas.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [Seasprites] [Bigiron] Flag Nom Pulled
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> Funny
>
> I have a distinct memory of attending a boxing smoker on the Eisenhower
> where the between round boards were carried by male sailors dressed as
> females. I bet I’m not the only one who experienced that. I guess it’s not
> politically correct now.
>
> Regards
>
> Bill
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> On Jul 10, 2025, at 3:06 PM, mgbrattland at gerlecreek.com wrote:
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> https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1943364863058710916
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