Navy Recruiting Station Cleburne, Tx

04/08/2011

03/28/2011

SUIT: Nautical term, dating from at least the early 1600s, meaning the outfit of sails used by a ship. The term was revived after World War II, when a Navy ship’s complement of electronics could be referred to as its electronics suit, and its total armament might be called its weapons suit. The word is sometimes incorrectly spelled “suite.”

03/23/2011

Active Duty/Former Sailors: What is favorite aspect of the Navy this far?
Future Sailors: What do you look forward to the Most?

03/14/2011

WILDCAT: That portion of a windlass that engages the links of the anchor chain so the anchor can be heaved in

09/27/2010

Down the hatch. Here’s a drinking expression that seems to have its origins in sea freight, where cargoes are lowered into the hatch. First used by seamen, it has only been traced back to the turn of the century.

09/21/2010

LUCKY BAG: Locker under the charge of the master-at-arms and used to stow gear found adrift and deserter’s effects.

09/14/2010

Thank you to Everyone that participated in the meeting with the new Zone Supervisor, NC1 Murray! He had great things to say about our Future Sailors.

09/13/2010

MONKEY FIST: A complicated knot worked into the end of a heaving line to provide weight.

09/09/2010

MIND YOUR RUDDER. An order to the helmsman to steer the proper course.

09/02/2010

Marlinspike Seamanship: The art of caring for and handling all types of line and wire.

08/16/2010

QOD: Future Sailors- What are you looking forward to the most of out your Navy career?
Current Sailors- What have you enjoyed the most about your Navy Career?