Monthly Archives: June 2013

The news that the Navy has abandoned its tradition of typing messages in all capital letters reminded me of the quirky communications I experienced in my seagoing days. The all-caps format had its origins in the limitations of teletype technology. … Continue reading →

My career in the Navy probably included more time at the Pentagon than at sea. The Pentagon, legendary nerve center of the world’s largest military establishment, is known by such nicknames as the “puzzle palace.” As a reserve public affairs … Continue reading →