Now Hear This, All Hands On Deck!

[ColonelJack]

(Boy, I need a bosun's whistle here!)

Well, I now know that one can indeed nominate oneself to be an Admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska!  (And you don't have to live in Nebraska for it to happen, either!)

Want proof?  Take a look.  (Wonder what uniforms we get to wear?  Hehehehehe)

I'll expect full honors, side boys, piping aboard, the proper guns in salute, all that stuff.   

Admiral Jack

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[JC004]

SWEET!   

[Pylon]

Nice!   

I wonder if you're entitled to wear some crazy Bolivian-Navy-like uniform for that, haha.

[ColonelJack]

Nice!   

I wonder if you're entitled to wear some crazy Bolivian-Navy-like uniform for that, haha.

Don't laugh so hastily ... Bolivia does indeed have a Navy.  Sure, they're landlocked, and only have a river or two and part of Lake Titicaca for the Navy, but they have one.

Maybe eBay has Bolivian Navy stuff on it?

Jack

[JohnKachenmeister]

Why waste time on E-bay?  Just buy a TPU and change the sleeve lace and lapel brass!

[A.Member]

Nice!   

I wonder if you're entitled to wear some crazy Bolivian-Navy-like uniform for that, haha.

He already owns the TPU, what more would he need?  Perhaps he picked up the certificate to go with his outfit. 

[Pylon]

Don't laugh so hastily ... Bolivia does indeed have a Navy.  Sure, they're landlocked, and only have a river or two and part of Lake Titicaca for the Navy, but they have one.

Maybe eBay has Bolivian Navy stuff on it?

Jack

Oh, I'm well aware.  They just pretty much kept their Navy after their lost their access to the sea to Chile in their little spat.  In fact, each year on the annivsary of the conflict, the Bolivians ask Chile to give them the land back.  Heh.

But I guess the Navy (which has one ship IIRC), patrols for crimes on Lake Titicaca (sp?).

YMMV.

[RogueLeader]

What the 'ell is ths!!!!!

[ColonelJack]

Oh, I'm well aware.  They just pretty much kept their Navy after their lost their access to the sea to Chile in their little spat.  In fact, each year on the annivsary of the conflict, the Bolivians ask Chile to give them the land back.  Heh.

But I guess the Navy (which has one ship IIRC), patrols for crimes on Lake Titicaca (sp?).

YMMV.

I think that's all that they do ... I read the article last month on Yahoo news that spotlighted them and learned they had a navy at that time.  The whole thing is funny ...

Jack

[ColonelJack]

Nice!   

I wonder if you're entitled to wear some crazy Bolivian-Navy-like uniform for that, haha.

He already owns the TPU, what more would he need?  Perhaps he picked up the certificate to go with his outfit. 

Where can I get the wide silver braid, though?  I know Vanguard won't sell it to me (though they did sell me a pair of Brig Gen epaulets for my collection -- and they're supposed to have a pair of Maj Gen on back order for me).

Jack

[RogueLeader]

Oh, I'm well aware.  They just pretty much kept their Navy after their lost their access to the sea to Chile in their little spat.  In fact, each year on the annivsary of the conflict, the Bolivians ask Chile to give them the land back.  Heh.

But I guess the Navy (which has one ship IIRC), patrols for crimes on Lake Titicaca (sp?).

YMMV.

I think that's all that they do ... I read the article last month on Yahoo news that spotlighted them and learned they had a navy at that time.  The whole thing is funny ...

Jack

Just like France having or even needing an army, or military for that matter.

[ColonelJack]

Just like France having or even needing an army, or military.

Oh, I don't know ... someone has to be the first to surrender, you know.

Jack

Tags - MIKE

[ColonelJack]

The whole thing about being a "admiral" makes me reflect on today's B.C. comic strip (reprinted here without permission, so don't sue me!).

Jack

[bosshawk]

Is this honor similar to being in the Great Navy of North or South Dakota?  Or Colorado?  Maybe the Kingdom of Laos?

[RogueLeader]

Or the Army of Atlantis?

[JC004]

Nice!   

I wonder if you're entitled to wear some crazy Bolivian-Navy-like uniform for that, haha.

He already owns the TPU, what more would he need?  Perhaps he picked up the certificate to go with his outfit. 

Where can I get the wide silver braid, though?  I know Vanguard won't sell it to me (though they did sell me a pair of Brig Gen epaulets for my collection -- and they're supposed to have a pair of Maj Gen on back order for me).

Jack

If you can buy 4-star general stuff from Vanguard, why wouldn't they give you some aluminum foil for your arm?

[ColonelJack]

Is this honor similar to being in the Great Navy of North or South Dakota?  Or Colorado?  Maybe the Kingdom of Laos?

Very similar, I understand.  And I am indeed honored to be deemed worthy.



Jack

[RogueLeader]

Available to all?

[ColonelJack]

Available to all?

So far as I know, yes.  The contact information is somewhere on CAPTalk, but I don't recall which message or in which area.

Jack

[sardak]

Nebraska has had a Navy since 1931.  You can request a commission as an admiral from the Governor.

http://www.gov.state.ne.us/admiralships/admiralship.html

The previous thread was here:
http://captalk.net/index.php?topic=1769.msg28363#msg28363

Mike

[RogueLeader]

I just sent my request in.  I wonder how long it'll take.

[JC004]

I'll expect full honors, side boys, piping aboard, the proper guns in salute, all that stuff.   

[RogueLeader]

No kidding.  If I get,  I let everyone know.

[DrJbdm]

I placed in a request for a commission as an Admiral in the State of Nebraska Navy a couple of weeks ago, I haven't heard anything back yet.

[RogueLeader]

What did you do for glorious Nebraska.

[SarDragon]

(Boy, I need a bosun's whistle here!)

Well, I now know that one can indeed nominate oneself to be an Admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska!  (And you don't have to live in Nebraska for it to happen, either!)

Want proof?  Take a look.  (Wonder what uniforms we get to wear?  Hehehehehe)

I'll expect full honors, side boys, piping aboard, the proper guns in salute, all that stuff.   

Admiral Jack

You are hereby demoted to Ordinary Seaman!

Boatswains do NOT carry/use whistles. That particular item is properly called a pipe. 

Carry on. 

[ColonelJack]

You are hereby demoted to Ordinary Seaman!

Boatswains do NOT carry/use whistles. That particular item is properly called a pipe. 

Carry on. 

Waitaminnit ... only the Governor of Nebraska can demote me to Ordinary Seaman ... or any other kind of seaman!!!     But you are correct, it should have read "bosun's pipe" and I stand corrected.  (I also know it's boatswain, not bosun, but hey -- if it's good enough for Hornblower it's good enough for me.)

What the heck ... I was in the Air Force, fer cryin' out loud.

Carry on.

Jack

[ColonelJack]

I'll expect full honors, side boys, piping aboard, the proper guns in salute, all that stuff.   

Now THAT is hilarious!  As you were, boys ...

Jack

[ColonelJack]

I just sent my request in.  I wonder how long it'll take.

Mine took about three weeks.  Let us know when you get it and we'll pipe you aboard as well.

Admiral Jack

[sardak]

They'll have to start an air wing for all the CAP Talkers joining.

So that you don't do the wrong thing while aboard, here are the boatswain's calls in MP3 audio.

Boatswain Calls



Mike

[JohnKachenmeister]

Splice the main brace!

[DNall]

You know alabama & mississippi both have the same thing & Ky has Col.s (you have to actually do something for that). You can go thru the list collecting if you like.

[fyrfitrmedic]

Splice the main brace!

Up spirits!

[Al Sayre]

You know alabama & mississippi both have the same thing & Ky has Col.s (you have to actually do something for that). You can go thru the list collecting if you like.

OK, I'll bite.  How do I become a Mississippi Admiral?  Got a Link?

[Pylon]

OK, I'll bite.  How do I become a Mississippi Admiral?  Got a Link?

I would totally spring to become a New York Admiral, but apparently New York actually has a real naval militia - one of the few states that does.  Guess I'll have to settle for putting myself in for it in Nebraska.   

[davedove]

I just find it real funny that Nebraska, a land locked state, has a Navy.  They must be patrolling the Missouri River.

Now Mississippi and Alabama I can see.  Although I can also picture a bunch of good ol' boys riding in their bass boats with their huntin' rifles.

[Psicorp]

I just find it real funny that Nebraska, a land locked state, has a Navy.  They must be patrolling the Missouri River.

Now Mississippi and Alabama I can see.  Although I can also picture a bunch of good ol' boys riding in their bass boats with their huntin' rifles.

They do that now, even without having a "Navy"...they call it "gettin' dinner". 

[RogueLeader]

I just find it real funny that Nebraska, a land locked state, has a Navy.  They must be patrolling the Missouri River.

Now Mississippi and Alabama I can see.  Although I can also picture a bunch of good ol' boys riding in their bass boats with their huntin' rifles.

Hey!!!!!!  I resent that remark!!!!
It's shotguns and pistols.
Btw way, we patrol the Platte River too. . . . in canoes.

[ColonelJack]

You know alabama & mississippi both have the same thing & Ky has Col.s (you have to actually do something for that). You can go thru the list collecting if you like.

You may be interested to know that my Admiral's appointment certificate is in a nice frame next to my Gill Robb Wilson award and my Meritorious Service certificate and just the other side of my Specialist's Degree from Columbus State University.

Or, you may not be interested in knowing that.   

Now, if anyone knows any Kentucky Colonels out there who might sponsor me for such an appointment ... I may take Dennis' suggestion and collect all I can!

Jack (who doesn't take any of this seriously, by the way)

[RogueLeader]

Now, if anyone knows any Kentucky Colonels out there who might sponsor me for such an appointment ... I may take Dennis' suggestion and collect all I can!

Same here.

[jimmydeanno]

I hope that your contribution wasn't too great!

*Reason for Nomination (please limit to 3 lines)

[RogueLeader]

I hope that your contribution wasn't too great!

*Reason for Nomination (please limit to 3 lines)

Thats what I thought.

[Major_Chuck]

My commission in the Great Navy of Nevada arrived today.  I feel so special.

Admiral Chuck

As a flag officer I guess I get to design my own uniform.  I'll start with my grey beret.

[RogueLeader]

My commission in the Great Navy of Nevada arrived today.  I feel so special.

Admiral Chuck

As a flag officer I guess I get to design my own uniform.  I'll start with my grey beret.

You'll have to fight over it with the rest of it.

[PhoenixRisen]

Is one allowed to nominate themselves for said commission?   :angel:


What does one need to do for the Great State of Nebraska, anyways?

[alexalvarez]

I just sent my request in.

[ColonelJack]

Well, just remember, all you flag officer guys ...

My commission arrived first.  I have you by date of rank.      

(That's a pretty rank comment, isn't it?)

Jack

[Major Lord]

I just submitted my request for a Commision in the Nebraska Navy with the following justification: "I have always been an advocate for the great state of Nebraska and hope to offer my services as a sailor when you declare war on California"

Capt. Lord

p.s. Can we Keel haul Governor Schwarzenneger? Does Nebraska have any "men of war"? Where is Nebraska?

[JohnKachenmeister]

"Admiral Nominee Kachenmeister has defended Nebraska and 49 other states as an Army and Air Force Auxiliary officer, and seeks to defend the seacoasts from attack."

[RogueLeader]

Got mine Yesterday Turns out that my Great-Grandmother was an Admiral in the Navy of the Great State of Nebraska.

Turns out that in the 1930's the Lt. Covenor was Acting Govenor for a few weeks, and he wanted to give a few of his buddies a favor so he commisioned them as admirls.

[RogueLeader]

Well, just remember, all you flag officer guys ...

My commission arrived first.  I have you by date of rank.      

(That's a pretty rank comment, isn't it?)

Jack

My family ties out rank you -see above-
So THERE

[MajorSER]

I got my commission today.

Does anyone know if a Admiral in the Nebraskan Navy outranks a Major General in the CAP?

[RogueLeader]

I got my commission today.

Does anyone know if a Admiral in the Nebraskan Navy outranks a Major General in the CAP?

4-star v.s. 2 star,
ummm yeah.  Last I checked

[DrJbdm]

I was just commissioned as an Admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska, I expect to be piped aboard as such at the next squadron meeting!! Any one failing to address me as Admiral shall be keel hauled! (can anyone send me the keel hauling instruction manual?)

  Does vanguard sell Nebraska Navy flag officer shoulder boards?? Maybe they can be the exclusive provider for the Nebraska Navy uniform items! 

  I just framed my commission on the wall between my Commanders Commendation award and my Yeager award. Hey i just had a great idea... maybe I'll take it and post it in the interview room at work and make all these Einsteins I arrest call me Admiral Meiners. Of course some of them are stupid enough to probably believe the Nebraska Navy base is located on the Nebraska coast line and services all the ocean going Navy vessels. Hey, If they weren't stupid, they probably wouldn't have gotten arrested!

  Admiral John

[alexalvarez]

How long does it take before you get your commission as admiral?

[jimmydeanno]

^ There is a "date needed by field," and it says to allow 2 to 3 weeks for processing.

[alexalvarez]

Thanks. I forgot about that "date needed by field".

[Major_Chuck]

The one I applied for for my uncle came in under a week.

Nebraska Admirals outrank CAP Major Generals.  Yes. 

[alexalvarez]

The IRS outranks us all.

[LtCol White]

Received my commission today!!

[RogueLeader]

Received my commission today!!

Congrats to the Next Admiral.

[LtCol White]

When we take over NHQ, the news can report that "A group of rogue Admirals from the Nebraskan Navy has seized control of the US Civil Air Patrol"

[SAR-EMT1]

... the evacuation from Cuba will begin immediately.

[JC004]

When we take over NHQ, the news can report that "A group of rogue Admirals from the Nebraskan Navy has seized control of the US Civil Air Patrol"

Sweet.  I like it.

[jimmydeanno]

Alright fellow Admirals, have any of you taken the next step and joined the Nebraska Admirals Association?

NAA's primary purpose is to organize the Admirals in the Nebraska Navy into a force for the promotion and enhancement of the "Good Life of the State of Nebraska," specifically:

To promote education and educational activities throughout the state
To promote tourism in the state
To promote Nebraska products
To enhance Nebraska's agricultural industry
To seek and save Nebraska's sea
To develop and maintain ports throughout the state
To enjoy fun activities such as "walking the plank"
To build Nebraska pride and esprit de corps
To recycle Nebraska's assets
To increase the fleet of flagships of the Nebraska Navy
To continue efforts to have U.S. Naval ships named after Nebraska, its people and places.

I wonder what these "directions" are that we will be sent...

and you are to observe and follow, from time to time, such directions you shall receive

[JohnKachenmeister]

To promote tourism in the state?

How can that be done with a straight face?

[RogueLeader]

To promote tourism in the state?

How can that be done with a straight face?

Because Nebraska is a very beasutiful place to be, so long as you get off I-80.  there IS more to Nebraska than I-80, contrary to popular belief.

[RogueLeader]

When we take over NHQ, the news can report that "A group of rogue Admirals from the Nebraskan Navy has seized control of the US Civil Air Patrol"

Sweet.  I like it.

Uh-rah.

[JC004]

I like the seeking of the sea portion...

[A.Member]

Because Nebraska is a very beasutiful place to be, so long as you get off I-80.  there IS more to Nebraska than I-80, contrary to popular belief.

This coming from a guy that lives in Iowa.   

[jimmydeanno]

When we take over NHQ, the news can report that "A group of rogue Admirals from the Nebraskan Navy has seized control of the US Civil Air Patrol"

We could use other tactics...strategically place Nebraskan Admirals as commanders at all levels, then when we have them in place, vote out those we don't want/need or find lame reasons to fire them.  Then, we can invent our own uniform by bringing back the McPeak Jacket which will represent the new "naval" side of CAP...

[fyrfitrmedic]

 Just what we need - a bunch of CAPers sitting around contemplating their own navals 

[Psicorp]

When we take over NHQ, the news can report that "A group of rogue Admirals from the Nebraskan Navy has seized control of the US Civil Air Patrol"

We could use other tactics...strategically place Nebraskan Admirals as commanders at all levels, then when we have them in place, vote out those we don't want/need or find lame reasons to fire them.  Then, we can invent our own uniform by bringing back the McPeak Jacket which will represent the new "naval" side of CAP...

Why not, the Air Force has a naval fleet. (they don't call it that, of course)

[alexalvarez]

Hey, I am still waiting for my commission.

[AlphaSigOU]

... the evacuation from Cuba will begin immediately.

No, no, no... you gotta rephrase that... that should read La República Libre de Cuba en el Exilio (The Free Republic of Cuba in Exile)...further simplified to:




waitaminnit... hold on a sec...





South Florida. 

[CadetProgramGuy]

... the evacuation from Cuba will begin immediately.

No, no, no... you gotta rephrase that... that should read La República Libre de Cuba en el Exilio (The Free Republic of Cuba in Exile)...further simplified to:




waitaminnit... hold on a sec...





South Florida. 

DUDE!!!
Black van in your future......Full of cubans....

[mikeylikey]

DUDE!!!
Black van in your future......Full of cubans....

nice.  Are you trying to say that every black van that has tinted windows, and like 60 cubans jammed into the back is coming to get us?  Cuase if you are.....I saw one roll by my place last night.  See everyone in CUBA. 

[CadetProgramGuy]

DUDE!!!
Black van in your future......Full of cubans....

nice.  Are you trying to say that every black van that has tinted windows, and like 60 cubans jammed into the back is coming to get us?  Cuase if you are.....I saw one roll by my place last night.  See everyone in CUBA. 

Ummmmm.....Yea.   Well not all black vans I should say......BA's van has that red stripe......(red service ribbon)

[mikeylikey]

DUDE!!!
Black van in your future......Full of cubans....

nice.  Are you trying to say that every black van that has tinted windows, and like 60 cubans jammed into the back is coming to get us?  Cause if you are.....I saw one roll by my place last night.  See everyone in CUBA. 

Ummmmm.....Yea.   Well not all black vans I should say......BA's van has that red stripe......(red service ribbon)

Mr. T says "I pity the fool who doesn't run from the black van". 

[AlphaSigOU]

DUDE!!!
Black van in your future......Full of cubans....

nice.  Are you trying to say that every black van that has tinted windows, and like 60 cubans jammed into the back is coming to get us?  Cause if you are.....I saw one roll by my place last night.  See everyone in CUBA. 

Ummmmm.....Yea.   Well not all black vans I should say......BA's van has that red stripe......(red service ribbon)

Mr. T says "I pity the fool who doesn't run from the black van". 

Don't run... you'll only die tired! 

[AlphaSigOU]

DUDE!!!
Black van in your future......Full of cubans....

Bring 'em on!  (Having grown up in La Habana en el Exilio - Miami - it ain't a big deal.)

[RogueLeader]

Because Nebraska is a very beasutiful place to be, so long as you get off I-80.  there IS more to Nebraska than I-80, contrary to popular belief.

This coming from a guy that lives in Iowa.   

I've lived in Nebraska longer than I have in Iowa.

[MississippiFlyboy]

My reasoning for nomination as a Nebraska Admiral

Greetings and Salutations,

The glorious State of Nebraska hath no equal in the modest purview of this scalawag.  Whilst engaging in social frivolity in the land of Iowa, I have many times made the pilgrimage to the Port of Omaha to engage in interstate commerce.  I have personally secured passage for numerous cases of fine ale, purchased in the Great State of Nebraska, for the purpose of consumption by my gallant crew.  Inasmuch as I am indebted to the Admiralty and the Great State of Nebraska for the availability of said grog, I hereby request a commission as Admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska, so that I may serve the greater good while imbibing Nebraskan ale.   

Very Respectfully,

Kevin M Myers


Then I realized they only wanted three lines....ooops.  Maybe they'll make me a Beer Admiral