Navy Days: Memoirs of a Sailor in the 60's (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781449929589)

Vendor: E. Jon Spear
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Format: Paperback
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Navy Days: Memoirs of a Sailor in the 60's

$14.95

Navy Days: Memoirs of a Sailor in the 60's

$14.95
Format: Paperback
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It is 1960, and for a boy of 16, it was the beginning of the most exciting and challenging decade of his life. World events were being threatened by nuclear war with Russia. In November the youngest ever President was elected promising a better, brighter future for everyone. Unfortunately, Khrushchev and Castro weren't on-board with Kennedy's plans and we were heading for a showdown over Berlin and our failed Bay of Pigs attempt to overthrow Castro. For Eddie, the thought of military service became more exciting than school and hanging around the neighborhood. Planning to join the Marines, Eddie and his friends are disappointed when the recruiter is out to lunch. While waiting in the Navy recruiter's office, they are soon destined to join the Navy. As it turns out, Eddie is the only one to go. NAVYDAYS: Memoirs of a Sailor in the 60's, is the true adventure of naval service as a Radioman aboard two aircraft carriers - the USS Saratoga and the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. Serve with Eddie and his shipmates during the perilous times of the Cuban Missile crisis and live the experiences of liberty in the Caribbean and Mediterranean seas. Guaranteed to make you feel you were there for an interesting and adventurous 4 years.

Author: E. Jon Spear
ISBN-10: 1449929583
ISBN-13: 9781449929589
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 05/05/2010
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.44d
By E. Jon Spear
By E. Jon Spear
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Edward Jon Spear was born in Newark, New Jersey and moved to the Jersey shore where he was raised until joining the Navy in 1961.Edward never forgot his transition from a disgruntled and disturbed teen to a man of character, ambition and drive thanks to his four year enlistment. He has always credited his training as a Radioman and his Navy experiences for his 27 years as a successful Telecommunications executive. Recently retired and keenly aware of young people's issues coupled with his memories of his own life and the positive effect resulting from serving in the Military, he has written his first book in an attempt to enlighten those thinking of service to their country as well as those serving and those who have served. Edward resides with his family in Charleston, South Carolina

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