Admirals Check-In

[ColonelJack]

Since I apparently started all this, I'd like to call for a check-in of all Admirals of the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska here.  I'm calling the muster.

Admiral Bagley ... HERE!

Jack

[jimmydeanno]

Sound Effects - Boatswain's Call

All Hands, All Hands, Admiral Jimmydeanno on board.



Admiral Flag is raised.


21 Gun Salute and all...


Parade...


EDIT: Sorry to any naval personnel if I botched the protocol...

[Al Sayre]

Awaiting Commissioning Ceremony

[LTC_Gadget]

Several years ago, I was made an admiral in the TX Navy by Anne Richards. 

But I don't wanna go to war over it, or anything.. I'm all about peaceful coexistence.   

V/R,

[dhon27]

Awaiting Commissioning!

[alexalvarez]

Awaiting Commissioning!

[Major Carrales]

I would join you...but I just can't bring myself to nominate myself for such an award. 

I would have to have it arrive as a surprise.

[LtCol White]

Admiral White here

[Flying Pig]

OK...Not to high-jack this...but what is an Admiral in the Great Navy of Nebraska?

[CadetProgramGuy]

Awaiting Commissioning

Admiral (Select) CadetProgramGuy

[stillamarine]

Awaiting Commisioning

Now the question is who shall be the Commodore of our little amarda??

[MajorSER]

Admiral Crockwell on board.

[CadetProgramGuy]

Awaiting Commisioning

Now the question is who shall be the Commodore of our little amarda??

Admiral Bagley.  He has TIG on all of us

[MIKE]

Do we really need 3 threads on this subject?

[A.Member]

Do we really need 3 threads on this subject?

No.  It could be argued that even one was too many.

[sardak]

Since I apparently started all this, I'd like to call for a check-in of all Admirals of the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska here.  I'm calling the muster.

Admiral Bagley ... HERE!

Jack

OK...Not to high-jack this...but what is an Admiral in the Great Navy of Nebraska?

The Fleet Admiral admits reluctantly that he first mentioned the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska here. 

http://captalk.net/index.php?topic=1769.msg28363#msg28363

He sincerely apologizes to the rest of the forum.

Mike

[RiverAux]

Just to throw a note of seriousness here, back in the late 1800s and up until WWII about half the states had a naval militia, including quite a few inland states.  They were the equivalent of the National Guard and actually were the only reserve system the Navy had for a long time.  After the Naval Reserve was formed the naval militias seriously declined and now only a few states have them (New York, Ohio, Alaska, and Texas).  These are the equivalent of State Defense Forces and many states still have statutes authorizing them still on the books. 

I strongly suspect that Nebraska's Admiral program is the remnants of their naval militia system.  While they may have turned it into a joke, it still is a serious matter in some parts.  Just wanted to bring it to your attention. 

[Major_Chuck]

Do we really need 3 threads on this subject?

Yes.  It is fun.

[Major_Chuck]

Admiral Cranford
CINCELKRVRFLOT

Reporting in.

(Title looks Navish...Commander in Chief Elkhorn River Flotilla)

[SarDragon]

Sound Effects - Boatswain's whistle

All Hands, All Hands, Admiral Jimmydeanno on board.EDIT: Sorry to any naval personnel if I botched the protocol...

Thou art summarily demoted to the rank of Ordinary Seaman. Bosuns don't have whistles, they have pipes, and the resulting sounds are calls.

[SarDragon]

Admiral Cranford
CINCELKRVRFLOT

Reporting in.

(Title looks Navish...Commander in Chief Elkhorn River Flotilla)

Well done. My sweetie is COMNAVHOMEPAC, since she outranks me Navy-wise.

[isuhawkeye]

just wait until you all get Shanghai into service

[Nick Critelli]

Admiral Critelli is also in if you need me.  If not, I can return to my duties as a Colonel in the great army of  Kentucky

[sardak]

Just to throw a note of seriousness here, back in the late 1800s and up until WWII about half the states had a naval militia, including quite a few inland states...

I strongly suspect that Nebraska's Admiral program is the remnants of their naval militia system.  While they may have turned it into a joke, it still is a serious matter in some parts.  Just wanted to bring it to your attention. 

That sounds better than the real story. Excerpts from a 2003 newspaper article:

"The navy started when Gov. Charles Bryan left the state for a few weeks in 1931 and put Lt. Gov. Theodore W. Metcalfe in charge. Metcalfe's friends had been goading him to appoint them to government positions, so he created the fictional navy and began appointing admirals.

"My answer to them was that I could do them one better and appoint them with the highest rank I could think of," Metcalfe said in a 1946 letter.

The practice was continued by Gov. Dwight Griswold in the 1940s, and the tradition was passed on to subsequent governors.

[Former] Gov. Mike Johanns has granted 6,609 admiralties in Nebraska's Great Navy since taking office in January 1999 [through 2003]. His first official act upon taking office was to grant admiralties to his wife, Stephanie, his then-20-year-old son, Justin, and his then-16-year- old daughter, Michaela.

But not every person who applies will receive an admiralship. Johanns has rejected a handful.

"The one that I specifically remember was very strange," said Cherri Carpenter, the governor's administrative assistant who handles the applications. "It was very militant and gave no reason why he should have an admiralship."
(Future CAP Talk applicants take note).

"In Kentucky, it's a big deal to be a Kentucky colonel," [Admiral Gloria LeDroit] said of that state's goodwill ambassadors. "We're admirals, so we're a little smoother."

Them sound like fightin' words.

Mike

[CLB]

I've said it many times....(Becks back me up here)

Forget Admiral........

I want to be the first CAP COMMODORE!

MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

I'll be the Commander of the CAPSOPC in wartime. 

[Al Sayre]

Psst.   Commodores are the do-boys of Admirals (O-6 or O-7 vs. O-10 see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_%28USN%29), so go get us Admirals and Admiral Designee's some coffee and donuts

[davedove]

For those of you who received your Admiralships, especially those who don't live in Nebraska, what did you use for your reason for nomination?

[jimmydeanno]

Sound Effects - Boatswain's whistle

All Hands, All Hands, Admiral Jimmydeanno on board.EDIT: Sorry to any naval personnel if I botched the protocol...

Thou art summarily demoted to the rank of Ordinary Seaman. Bosuns don't have whistles, they have pipes, and the resulting sounds are calls.

Duely noted, and corrected.  I do believe that according to the pamphlet recieved, that something like this would be punishable by walking the plank.  First I'll have to complete objective 10 - "Increase the fleet of flagships of the Nebraska Navy" before I have a plank to walk however.

[RogueLeader]

Admiral Seng is on Deck.

[RogueLeader]

I do believe that according to the pamphlet recieved, that something like this would be punishable by walking the plank.

Better make it walking a short plank, a full length one would take across the river to dry ground.  We want you to at least get wet,

[Al Sayre]

CINCMSFLT arriving. 
My commission arrived today.
Date of Rank 15 April 2007. 

[RiverAux]

Wouldn't you all just die if I found some little-known clause in the Nebraska statutes that made you liable for some form of service now that you have these certificates?    Don't worry, you're safe -- I already looked.   

[Al Sayre]

We might be tasked to apply a crowbar to Colorado and Wyoming in order to seek Nebraska's sea...

[DrJbdm]

Admiral Meiners checking in.

[Major Carrales]

Wouldn't you all just die if I found some little-known clause in the Nebraska statutes that made you liable for some form of service now that you have these certificates?    Don't worry, you're safe -- I already looked.   

Now..THAT WOULD BE  FUNNY!!!

[RogueLeader]

Wouldn't you all just die if I found some little-known clause in the Nebraska statutes that made you liable for some form of service now that you have these certificates?    Don't worry, you're safe -- I already looked.   

Now..THAT WOULD BE  FUNNY!!!

You just about gave me a heart attack.

[jimmydeanno]

It does say "and you are to observe and follow, from time to time, such directions you shall receive." 

[LTC_Gadget]

It does say "and you are to observe and follow, from time to time, such directions you shall receive." 

And much as it functions in this organization, they've gotta *find* him first... 

V/R

[Major Lord]

I think I am an Admiral "select". I have not received my official commission in the e-mail yet. I prudently entered a date  from last year to make sure that none of you would have time in grade over me!

Capt. ( Adm, Select, ) CAP and Navy of Nebraska

[mikeylikey]

Hmmm.....got mine today.  The only thing is I never sent for one, and the name on the thing says "Mikeylikey".  So Admiral Mikeylikey checking in.  I have never been to Nebraska nor have any intention of traveling to that fine state.

I guess they have a machine printing these and mailing them out, as a real person would have caught that!

COLGAN.....did you do this you?

[DesertFlyer]

Got my commission last week -- the wait wasn't much more than a week.

[LTC_Gadget]

So, guys; for those that have had ample opportunity to try it, with a combination of both CAP grade *and* your admiralty commission, does it *still* take both those and a buck-and-a-half to get a good cup of coffee?? 

[Al Sayre]

They charge me $2.00 now 

[alexalvarez]

I'm still waiting!

[AlphaSigOU]

Newest Admiral of the Navy of Nebraska reporting aboard... 

[CadetProgramGuy]

Finally received my certificate in the mail today.

[stillamarine]

Must have been a busy day for them. Received mine today.

I was thinking, COMNAVGLFMEX lol

[JohnKachenmeister]

I'm still waiting.

And I'm one of the few that was really in the Navy once and really went to sea!

I think this may be a Gilbert and Sullivan moment.  Does Nebraska have a ship called the HMS Pinnafore?

[SarDragon]

I'm still waiting.

And I'm one of the few that was really in the Navy once and really went to sea!

I think this may be a Gilbert and Sullivan moment.  Does Nebraska have a ship called the HMS Pinnafore?

Eh, it's more likely that you belong with the Pirates of Penzance! 

[JohnKachenmeister]

Is Penzance near Omaha or Lincoln?

[LTC_Gadget]

Actually, it's in Az:

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&addtohistory=&address=&city=Penzance&state=AZ&zipcode=&country=US&geodiff=1

Geez, I'm glad you guys are only giving orders, and not doing the navigating!!   

[JohnKachenmeister]

I wonder how the pirates got THERE!

Or is it a retirement community for pillagers over 55?

[JohnKachenmeister]

"The bocci-ball tounament scheduled for 1:00 pm has been moved to 2:00 pm because of a doctor's appoitment."

"AAArrrrrrgggghhhh!"

"Please do not bring your parrots into the clubhouse."

"AAAArrrrrgggghhhhh!"

[Psicorp]

I'm still waiting.

And I'm one of the few that was really in the Navy once and really went to sea!

I think this may be a Gilbert and Sullivan moment.  Does Nebraska have a ship called the HMS Pinnafore?

"NSS Pinnafore" does have a nice ring to it.

The Shuffleboard tournament will begin at 1600 followed by cocktails on the Admiralty Deck.

[ColonelJack]

"NSS Pinnafore" does have a nice ring to it.

Yes, it does!  Me, I'll command my fleet from my own flagship, NSS MacArthur.  (Why MacArthur?  You're going to have to read my novel The Things We Leave Behind to find out.)

Jack

[SAR-EMT1]

I wonder what the Nebraska state staffers issuing these Commissions are thinking with the sharp rise in requests. 

[LTC_Gadget]

I wonder what the Nebraska state staffers issuing these Commissions are thinking with the sharp rise in requests. 

And they may  just be going to some functionary in the Dept of Tourism who's not making any connections, or devoting any thought as to why, but still grumbling about having to make more trips than usual to supply for those darned certificates.   You guys may be lucky.  If the requests go above a certain threshold, I'll bet that some bureaucrat somewhere will want to start charging for them, or something equally misplaced and inane..  But y'all won't care, 'cause you've got  yours!  Hooray!!

V/R,

[mikeylikey]

  Hooray!!

HOORAY!  INDEED!!!

[SarDragon]

Sent mine in today. Will see how long it takes.

[JohnKachenmeister]

Even J. Fred Muggs was a Nebraska Admiral.  NOW I feel really insulted!

(Note to cadets and officers who don't have to shave every day yet:  J. Fred Muggs was a chimpanzee who made appearances on the "Today" show back when it was brand new and Dave Garroway was the host.  This was back in the 1950's before the perky Katie Couric was born)

[JohnKachenmeister]

I wonder what the Nebraska state staffers issuing these Commissions are thinking with the sharp rise in requests. 

And they may  just be going to some functionary in the Dept of Tourism who's not making any connections, or devoting any thought as to why, but still grumbling about having to make more trips than usual to supply for those darned certificates.   You guys may be lucky.  If the requests go above a certain threshold, I'll bet that some bureaucrat somewhere will want to start charging for them, or something equally misplaced and inane..  But y'all won't care, 'cause you've got  yours!  Hooray!!

V/R,

What else would a guy in the Nebraska Department of Tourism have to do?  "Nebraska Tourist Hot Spots" has to be about as thick of a book as "French War Heroes" and "Who's Who in Darfur!"

[LTC_Gadget]

You're just jealous because they've got Carhenge and you don't down there.. 

http://www.carhenge.com/

V/R,

[alexalvarez]

I feel insulted. J. Fred Muggs was an Admiral. I still am waiting for my commission. Does this mean that J. Fred Muggs outranks all CAP Officers? Did Admiral Muggs ever wear a uniform?

[SAR-EMT1]

Have any of you Admirals Purchased an "Officers Flag" for your office or den yet?

http://www.flagguys.com/officerflags.html
$6 for a desk version $89 for a full size version with one star
the Full up four star version is about $150   

[ColonelJack]

Have any of you Admirals Purchased an "Officers Flag" for your office or den yet?

You can do that?

Jack

[Al Sayre]

Sure!  I'm getting a large blue one with 4 stars...

[ColonelJack]

I just ordered these off eBay ... yes, I know they only have two stars, but hey -- the scrambled eggs at the bottom can stand for something, too! 

Here they are ... my official Nebraska Navy admiral's shoulderboards!

Jack

[SAR-EMT1]

World War two Rear Admiral Shoulderboards?

[ColonelJack]

World War two Rear Admiral Shoulderboards?

No ... they're a unique design, as far as I can tell.  The backing is dull gold, the stars bright gold, and I don't think the Navy has ever used oak leaves in that design before.  They're perfect for my needs!

Jack

[SAR-EMT1]

Have any luck finding a set of Dress Whites?

[ColonelJack]

Have any luck finding a set of Dress Whites?

In my size?  Does Omar the Tentmaker still make uniforms?      

I wouldn't mind a set of chokers ... let me dress 'em up so I'm different from the good old USN and we'll see.  52R jacket, 44R pants ... anybody know of such a thing?

Jack

[SAR-EMT1]

All you'd need is a Bullion Crest of the State of Nebraska Seal, on top of the nametag.

[ColonelJack]

Of course, I've just realized that, in a set of dress whites, I'd bear a striking resemblance to the Pillsbury Doughboy.

Maybe chokers aren't the best idea for me ...

Jack

[RogueLeader]

Of course, I've just realized that, in a set of dress whites, I'd bear a striking resemblance to the Pillsbury Doughboy.

Maybe chokers aren't the best idea for me ...

Jack

I'd like a set of Admiral Deweys' Dress Whites- possibly change the fabric though.  The stly is really neat.

[SAR-EMT1]

Are you getting a flag, Admiral Seng? ... you live in Debuque ... you can command a floating Casino. 

[RogueLeader]

Are you getting a flag, Admiral Seng? ... you live in Debuque ... you can command a floating Casino. 

Sure, I'll take 2% of the profits for being in command.

[jimmydeanno]

Of course, I've just realized that, in a set of dress whites, I'd bear a striking resemblance to the Pillsbury Doughboy.

Maybe chokers aren't the best idea for me ...

Jack

Boss Hog?

Tassle shoulders and ribbons photocropped...

[MississippiFlyboy]

Of course, I've just realized that, in a set of dress whites, I'd bear a striking resemblance to the Pillsbury Doughboy.

Maybe chokers aren't the best idea for me ...

Jack

Boss Hog?

Tassle shoulders and ribbons photocropped...

You owe me a keyboard for that one...a wireless one at that...i'm still draining coffee out of it

[NAYBOR]

Admiral "NAYBOR" of the Nebraska Navy, reporting for duty!

Anyone know if there really is a uniform for this commission?  Maybe patterned after the State naval militias (bright red name tag, state seal on the lower left pocket of all uniforms, regular US Navy sholder boards, seal of the State of Nebraska over/in place of the the US shield on the combo cap officers emblem)?

How does one go about getting a commission as an admiral in the Texas Navy?  I hear you can seek those too.

What other state commissions are out there, besides SDF or NG?

[sardak]

There is a Big Red N for knowledge on the lapels.

Mike

[JC004]

Have any luck finding a set of Dress Whites?

In my size?  Does Omar the Tentmaker still make uniforms?      
...

Talk to the folks who made these.

[ColonelJack]

You may owe me a laptop, Lt. Colgan ... if mine still works after I clean out the coffee I just spewed into it, though, you won't.  How'd you know what I'd look like?   

Jack

[JC004]

You may owe me a laptop, Lt. Colgan ... if mine still works after I clean out the coffee I just spewed into it, though, you won't.  How'd you know what I'd look like?   

Jack

Ouch...a laptop...a keyboard might be easier.  I killed a laptop with soda once.  It was fun. 

I'm just hacking NHQ's computers and looking at all the spy pictures they have...

[Al Sayre]

See if you can get a list of the tag numbers that they put on the black vans...

[CadetProgramGuy]

Picture...

[JC004]

See if you can get a list of the tag numbers that they put on the black vans...

I'll try.  There's a folder called "Evil Plans," but I couldn't get into it.

Picture...

Wonder who THAT could be?    

[sandman]

Admiral "NAYBOR" of the Nebraska Navy, reporting for duty!

Anyone know if there really is a uniform for this commission?  Maybe patterned after the State naval militias (bright red name tag, state seal on the lower left pocket of all uniforms, regular US Navy sholder boards, seal of the State of Nebraska over/in place of the the US shield on the combo cap officers emblem)?

How does one go about getting a commission as an admiral in the Texas Navy?  I hear you can seek those too.

What other state commissions are out there, besides SDF or NG?

Admiral (NE) LT here, if you haven't found it, here it is:  http://www.texasnavy.com/index.html

Membership in the Texas Navy Association is restricted to Admirals in the Texas Navy.  Commissions are granted only by the Governor of Texas.  The recommended procedure to obtain a Commission is to contact your state legislator and request that he or she submit a request to the Governor on your behalf.  Additionally, an Admiral of the Texas Navy may make a request on your behalf, through the Texas Navy Association.  The Texas Navy Association offers no recommended method for the general public to petition the Governor directly.  For more information, you should contact the Communications Officer of the Texas Navy Association.

I should have my commission (TX) soon...
probably could put in a good word for ya!

ADM(NE) AdComSubordComHomPac* LT

*wife's commission dated on mother's day, mine dated after

[NAYBOR]

Thanks, LT.  I PM'd you.