[Bigiron] [Seasprites] Flag Nom Pulled

[John Gallagher]

There by the grace of God...  whew!
  Greg Gallagher

On Sun, Jul 13, 2025 at 8:28 AM Glen Ives <gives13 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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!
>>
>> Pat Durden
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On Jul 12, 2025, at 8:49 PM, Jan and Christy Gaudio <
>> H24evr at roadrunner.com> wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> jan
>>
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>>
>> *From:* Seasprites <seasprites-bounces at helobubbas.com> *On Behalf Of *William
>>
>> *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
>>
>>
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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