Neat Stuff

From time to time I happen upon articles and other choice tidbits that I think are pretty neat, or particularly deserving of USS BOSTON Shipmates attention. I've decided to post them here, to share them. They appear in reverse chronological order, with the newest at the top.

Art Hebert

• Decommissioning the NS SAVANNAH's Nuclear Reactor. - The Navy won't give you word one about what they did when the were decommissioning the BOSTON's reactor, but this can give you an idea of what transpired.
• Captain Komorowski's Speech. - I received numerous requests for the text of Captain Komorowski's speech at the 2001 reunion banquet. Here it is.
• Asbestos Information - Were you exposed to asbestos aboard the BOSTON? Yes.
• Vietnam Myths - Myths and disinformation shot down by facts.
• Veteran's Administration Resources - Toll free numbers, addresses, and more...
• Flag Code - On proper display of our flag.
• Long May I Wave - On respect for our flag.
• The Kitchen Table Gang - This is a group that has dedicated themselves to improving the quality of life for the patients in our VA hospitals. And may I say, if you've never been to a VA hospital, perhaps you should visit one. It can be a sobering experience.
• May I Salute You? - On respect for veterans of all eras, all ages.
• US Navy Cruiser Sailors Association - USNCSA.
• Tiger Cruise on a Nuclear Submarine - My observations on the #1 ride of my life. This is a self-extracting PDF file to download and read at your leisure.
• Show Up, Listen, Try to Laugh - Something to make you stop and think.
• You Are Not Forgotten - A poem written by one of our Shipmates, and dedicated on Veteran's Day 2000.
• Food for Thought - Enlightening, entertaining, perhaps intriguing...
• Lower Lights - Safe haven for a seaman.
• Frequently Asked Questions - We receive so many identical requests for this information from Shipmates (and others) that I had to find a way to lighten the load. I've bunched the answers here as links to official Navy information.