yes. a bit over the top on that stuff, TBH. Nominated for the USNA but did not get an appointment (went to a school w/o NROTC at the time, did really know about OCS).
I am as well. My grandfather was on LST 622 in WWII. Some old vets rescued one of the remaining ones left in existence from the Greek navy about 10 years ago or so and brought it home. They stopped at a few cities on the east coast with Alexandria being one which is where I took the family to see it. I think it ultimately ended up in NOLA.
