Dedicated to the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)

I am dedicating today's blog to the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) with the last picture added because of the beauty of the formation.

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

 (June 25, 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 and an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Cougars of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 139 prepare for launch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). 

 An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Cougars of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 139 catapults from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 catapults from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

 An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Cougars of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 139 catapults from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

 Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Zachary Kube, from Omaha, Neb., communicates with a shooter before an aircraft is catapulted from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

Now this has to be given special credit because my blog is from where I live in Lincoln Nebraska & Zachary, shown above, is from Omaha.  Go Big Red!

  F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 fly over the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

June 30th is the last day for the FREE Book Offer

June 30th is the last day for the FREE Book Offer

Order my book “Gibbon’s Secrets” Direct from my web site, http://www.budsbooks.com from now until June 30th 2011 & receive my book “Cover Your Nut” Free.  Click on add to cart for “Gibbon’s Secrets” a pay the normal $15.00 + $4.00 S&H & receive your copy of “Cover Your Nut” free in the same shipment.  This Free book offer is for “Cover Your Nut” when the order is placed for “Gibbon’s Secrets” on this site only (both books will be signed by the author).

"Gibbon's Secrets" will take you back to the 1940's and will give you the opportunity to follow five boys around in a sharing of daily happenings.  The book is full of fond memories; a family tragedy that brings the individual members together as a strong faith based unit, how individuals in a small town in the middle of the country copes with the shortages caused by a war, and finally a Time Line of World War II battles at the end of each year (1940-1945).

The FREE book "Cover Your Nut" will show you - when an accounting system is crafted in a manner that yields meaningful data to the business operator, then it becomes so much more than record-keeping.  "Cover Your Nut" outlines in plain English how successful companies have set-up accounting systems that provide valuable insight into the profitable operation of their business. 

One week left on FREE Book Offer

Only one week left on  FREE Book Offer

Order my book “Gibbon’s Secrets” Direct from my web site, http://www.budsbooks.com from now until June 30th 2011 & receive my book “Cover Your Nut” Free.  Click on add to cart for “Gibbon’s Secrets” a pay the normal $15.00 + $4.00 S&H & receive your copy of “Cover Your Nut” free in the same shipment.  This Free book offer is for “Cover Your Nut” when the order is placed for “Gibbon’s Secrets” on this site only (both books will be signed by the author).

"Gibbon's Secrets" will take you back to the 1940's and will give you the opportunity to follow five boys around in a sharing of daily happenings.  The book is full of fond memories; a family tragedy that brings the individual members together as a strong faith based unit, how individuals in a small town in the middle of the country copes with the shortages caused by a war, and finally a Time Line of World War II battles at the end of each year (1940-1945).

The FREE book "Cover Your Nut" will show you - when an accounting system is crafted in a manner that yields meaningful data to the business operator, then it becomes so much more than record-keeping.  "Cover Your Nut" outlines in plain English how successful companies have set-up accounting systems that provide valuable insight into the profitable operation of their business. 

My selection of Navy pics for Father's Day

 An F/A-18E Super Hornet prepares to make an arrested recovery on the flight deck aboard 

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

 The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) 

conducts rudder turns during sea trials.

(June 14, 2011) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) 

conducts rudder turns during sea trials

 USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) is anchored off the coast of Naples, Italy, during a port visit.

  Brad Perry, from KUSI TV News in San Diego, interviews Machinist's Mate Fireman Brandon Thompson, from Fort Worth, Texas, and his family during the homecoming of the aircraft carrier
 USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)


That's a great picture for Father's Day



 Vincent DiCaro, vice president of public affairs for the National Fatherhood Initiative, presents Logistics Specialist 1st Class Christopher Cady with the Military Father of the Year Award.



 A Sailor assigned to the Garudas of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 is welcomed home by his children during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.


Another appropriate picture for Father's Day as well as this next one.



 Fireman Trent Ringo, assigned to the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Helena (SSN 725), is welcomed home by his wife and son at Naval Station Norfolk.



 Family members and friends welcome Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) home from a six-month deployment at Naval Base Coronado.

My blog posting today is dedicated to all of the Father's out there serving our country - in all of the branches of the Armed Services - even though my heart belongs to the Navy Fathers.

FREE Book Special extended till June 30th (take advantage of this offer)!

Order my book “Gibbon’s Secrets” Direct from my web site, http://www.budsbooks.com from June 1st-30th 2011 & receive my book “Cover Your Nut” Free.  Click on add to cart for “Gibbon’s Secrets” a pay the normal $15.00 + $4.00 S&H & receive your copy of “Cover Your Nut” free in the same shipment.  This Free book offer is for “Cover Your Nut” when the order is placed for “Gibbon’s Secrets” on this site only (both books will be signed by the author).

Lauritzen Gardens Pictures taken 6-11-2011 with my cell phone

Pat & I enjoyed a self walking tour of Lauitzen Gardens in Omaha.  Thought you might find the sculptures interesting.   

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Practical Accounting Plus Practical QuickBooks Start-Up Class offered at SCC CEC

Posted on June 10, 2011 by bbw

Practical accounting presented during major portion of the class will give you the accounting basics toward a better understanding of both accounting systems and financial statements.  Followed by Practical QuickBooks, which will give participants the basics necessary to set up your accounting information for an easier QuickBooks start-up.  A required book (“Cover Your Nut”) is available at the SCC Bookstore.

Friday July 15 @ SCC Continuing Education Center (301 S. 68th Street Place) – 8:00am to 5:00pm – ACCT-3524-CEUA (instructor Phelps) – Cost $89 – call 402-437-2700 for registration information.

Summer Quarter 2011 SCORE Sponsored Classes – What’s Involved in Starting a Small Business?

Posted on June 10, 2011 by bbw

Topics include advantages and disadvantages of business ownership; need for a detailed business plan; purpose and importance of market research; understanding practical accounting and general recordkeeping requirements; overview of legal structures for small business; general types of financing, including what a lender will want to know; and business insurance considerations.

July 25-27 – M,T & W – Lincoln SCORE Chapter sponsored – 6:00 to 9:00 pm – SCC G-1 – Cost $35 – call 402-437-2700 for registration information

August 27 – Saturday – Lincoln SCORE Chapter sponsored – 8:15am till 5:00pm – SCC G-1 Cost $41 (includes lunch) – call 402-437-2700 for registration information

June 4th 1942 "Gibbon's Secrets" & Navy News Eye on the Fleet

 WASHINGTON (June 3, 2011) More than 200 Sailors and Marines attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial to commemorate the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Midway.

Highlights from my book "Gibbon's Secrets"

The war news hit a new low when the Japanese troops captured Corregidor.  It marked the end of the American armed resistance in the Philippines.  The young Gibbon Commandos finally got some good war news with the reports coming in about the “Battle of Midway”.  Bud said to his dad, “Could you find out some things about the Battle of Midway for my group of friends?”  “Bud, I think the publisher of the Gibbon Reporter could fill us in with more of what happened in that battle.  He receives reports for publication in his paper.  Let’s go pick up the boys and visit him at his paper.”

Reg picked up all four of Bud’s friends and they headed down to the Gibbon Reporter.  Reg took the boys into the newspaper office, and asked to see Moon, the publisher of the paper, to explain what he knew about the Battle of Midway.  Moon came out of his office and said, “Hi Reg, I see you brought the troops to visit me.”  Reg said, “I sure did, Moon.  These boys asked me to find out what I could about the ‘Battle of Midway’, and I thought you might be able to help us out.”  Moon said, “I just received a communiqué about that battle yesterday and I’ll do my best to explain it to you boys.”  Bud said, “That would be great, sir.”

Moon made sure he had their attention before he started then he said, “It is my understanding that the Japanese had planned to capture Midway to use it as an advance base for the purpose of entrapping and destroying more of our U.S. Pacific Fleet.  Because of our communication intelligence successes, the U.S. Pacific Fleet surprised the Japanese forces.  This resulted in our fleet sinking four Japanese carriers, while only losing one of our carriers.  I know this may sound sketchy to you guys, but the importance of the battle was that it turned the earlier defeats in the Pacific into a victory.  Hopefully this will turn the tide in our direction.”  Reg said, “Thank you so much for explaining this Moon.  I know that these boys appreciated it very much.”  Wally spoke up, “We sure did sir, thanks for telling us about it.”  The rest of the boys chimed in with their thanks and Reg took them back to their individual homes.

June 4^th, 1942 - The Battle of Midway started on June 4^th and lasted through June 8^th.  This battle of ships and planes resulted in the loss of the Japanese carriers: “Akagi”, “Kaga”, “Soryu” and “Hiryo”, and the heavy cruiser “Mikuma”, with damage done to 1 cruiser, 3 destroyers, 1 tanker and 1 battleship.  American forces lost the carrier “Yorktown” and the destroyer “Hammond”.  The Japanese lost a total of 332 planes, while the Americans lost 147.

More than 200 Sailors and Marines attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial to commemorate the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Midway.