Hello from the coinlieutenant: Just arrived in 5th Fleet...How about a peace dollar post?

coinlieutenant · January 20, 2012 12:44AM

Hello CU family,

Haven't posted in quite a while as I have been transiting from time zone to time zone on deployment on board USS Abraham Lincoln.

Things are good out here. We are all very busy working and training non stop for what we hope to be an uneventful deployment. Made a stop in Thailand where my fiance flew out to hang out for four days, which was quite nice. Got underway again after that and have reached the Fleet in which we will be operating for the majority of the deployment.

I am hopefully about four days away from being a fully qualified Officer of the Deck Underway. Funny how the Navy works. Many of you know that I am a meteorologist and oceanographer (METOC) for the Navy. So driving the ship and being in charge of all operations, including flight operations, on the bridge as the Commanding Officer's direct representative is not exactly a job that most would think that I would do. But, on most carriers, it is pretty standard for the METOC to be one of about 6 folks on the ship that stand this watch.

It is pretty stressful, lots of moving parts and lots of standing for hours at a time, but I am slowly starting to enjoy it as I get slightly more comfortable up there. The sunsets are quite nice.

Although we are more than ready to give anyone that screws with us more than a ration of pain, all of us, as I am sure most of you are too, are praying for a peaceful deployment, especially in relation to Iran. Having been in the Navy for coming up on 18 years now, I can say that I am pretty tired of war. If you agree and have a nice pic of a peace dollar (or a peace medal for that matter), please post away.

Look forward to getting back soon and rejoining the forums on a more regular basis.

All the best to you and yours,
John

UtahCoin · January 20, 2012 12:48AM

Thank you for your service!

Barndog · January 20, 2012 12:49AM

glad to hear that life is good.

No Peace Dollar, but I know this one appeals to you:

TAMU15 · January 20, 2012 12:55AM

Thanks for your service.

B

Pistareen · January 20, 2012 1:00AM

Thanks abundantly for your commitment and service -- 18 years is a long time to do anything! Stay safe.

Here's a 1783 Betts-610, celebrating peace after the American Revolution, with Peace and Liberty shaking hands.

A Peace medal of a different kind ...

1tommy · January 20, 2012 1:05AM

Thanks for your service and congrats on your upgrade.she is not that pretty but from mom and dads collection.............Enjoy

fastfreddie · January 20, 2012 1:08AM

Hi John,

Sounds exciting...much more than my boring beancounter job. My prayers are with you and the strike group! Cool pictures! I added a second light on my flag at night so it shines brighter that ever now!

I posted a pic of me in my gear if you need any help! oh and a coin too. Freddie

kimber45ACP · January 20, 2012 1:20AM

keyman64 · January 20, 2012 1:21AM

John,

Great post. I do not know you but I really enjoyed your post and wish you the best. Thank you for all that you do! Good luck sir!

Greg

My only Peace Dollar, courtesy of RWB.

robec · January 20, 2012 1:22AM

DorkGirl · January 20, 2012 1:24AM

And thanks from me too.

Cocoinut · January 20, 2012 1:26AM

Here's a 1926-S in MS64.

Jim

johnrav · January 20, 2012 1:27AM

Thank you for your service!

This is quite a sight, and i could see it on a coin!

AnkurJ · January 20, 2012 1:41AM

Thanks you for your service!

fivecents · January 20, 2012 1:55AM

Thank you very much for your service coinlieutenant! I do enjoy the freedoms that you provide for me.

And now for something completely different......

LanLord · January 20, 2012 1:59AM

Hey John

Good luck on the duties and I certainly hope for peace.

Stay safe out there. Thank you and all the military folks for your service to this country.

ricko · January 20, 2012 2:00AM

Thank you for your service John and I hope your deployment is peaceful.... if not, I know you guys can handle it (former Navy myself, Tin Can Sailor). Cheers, RickO

hammered54 · January 20, 2012 2:00AM

thanks for your service.

braddick · January 20, 2012 2:01AM

guitarwes · January 20, 2012 2:02AM

Thanks for your service CL. My nephew is a new Marine and is in METOC school in Biloxi, MS. Says he's got to put up with a few of you Navy guys every once in a while........

Be safe and get home soon!

Mercury · January 20, 2012 2:14AM

Thank You for your service

golden · January 20, 2012 2:21AM

Thanks for your service that is allowing us the freedom to be on this board. I have always loved carriers. We too hope your service is peaceful.

SkyMan · January 20, 2012 2:28AM

Thank you very much for your service.

EVillageProwler · January 20, 2012 3:41AM

John - it's been a while, but thank you for your service. I hope you have a peaceful and safe deployment.

EVP

PS Sorry, but not in a position to post a picture.

SoCalBigMark · January 20, 2012 3:59AM

LoveMyLiberty · January 20, 2012 4:12AM

We are proud of you sir! Have a smooth voyage and stay away from the Italian coast.

crypto79 · January 20, 2012 4:12AM

One of my Favs

MikeInFL · January 20, 2012 4:13AM

Hi John! Good to hear you're doing well. Stay safe....Mike

WoodenJefferson · January 20, 2012 4:38AM

My son-in-law is on the USS Mobile Bay shadowing the air craft carrier John C. Stennis. This is a recent
picture of him in the blue jumper, piloting a Vessel Boarding Search and Seizure Team (VBSS) boat
assigned to the U.S. Navy guided missile frigate USS Mobile Bay, which intercepted a pirate skiff in the
northern Arabian Sea. This was just prior to the U.S. Navy’s rescue of Iranian fishermen from Somalian pirates.

I want to thank the entire Navy and all of the armed forces personnel for the world wide protection...hooaah!

PEACE!

etexmike · January 20, 2012 4:51AM

Be safe out there.

Mike

relicsncoins · January 20, 2012 4:55AM

Be safe. The Lincoln battlegroup was our relief back in 1991. We finally left the IO and had 10 days of well deserved liberty in Australia.

cape · January 20, 2012 5:00AM

John.... I hope all is well with you and Thank you for your service !

JazzmanJAB · January 20, 2012 5:03AM

Thank You for Your Service.

NOT My Coin

Baley · January 20, 2012 5:18AM

Great Job John!

Cameonut · January 20, 2012 5:24AM

This one walked up to my table at the Raleigh show this past weekend and I had to keep her. A big gash on the cheek, but still looks OK to me. 1923s NGC AU53 - new holder. Sorry for the less than great pictures, but it is the best I can do on short notice.

USMarine6 · January 20, 2012 5:29AM

Semper Fi!

jesbroken · January 20, 2012 5:34AM

Thank you so much for your dedication to our Country. Keep safe.
Here is a Peace dollar for you.
Jim

bob48 · January 20, 2012 5:40AM

I guess I am getting older now. I left the USS Enterprise in 1985 did two wespacs onboard her. It is a great ship and today the 2nd oldest navy ship.
Currently a civilian contractor and I guess I have been onboard all of the carries working on the radars (AN/SPS-48) spent alot of years at Newport News, Va
and Pascagoula, MS and at most of the navy bases.
Have been collecting coins now since '71 and I have a Peace dollar set but I can't do picture jet on this thread, No photo Bucket.
Stay Safe and I know where you have been.
Bob

Justacommeman · January 20, 2012 5:47AM

Great to hear from you John! MJ

baddogss · January 20, 2012 5:50AM

Thank you for your service!
Have safe deployment.

I served on the USS Barry DD933, tin can sailor.
We spent more time under the waves than on top of them.

For your ship's namesake ...

... and a Peace dollar or two for you

stealer · January 20, 2012 6:18AM

JupitarCoins · January 20, 2012 6:50AM

Dont have any pics of peace dollars but just wanted to thank you for your many dedicated years of service to our country.

BryceM · January 20, 2012 7:23AM

Sir, if you take watch on the bridge of the Lincoln, you have my utmost respect. That is a tremendous honor & responsibility! Good luck and have a safe deployment. Thanks for your service.

braddick · January 20, 2012 7:58AM

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Damn Mark, that's got some serious luster!

tmot99 · January 20, 2012 8:34AM

Thank you for your service John.

Stay safe and come home soon

kaz · January 20, 2012 8:52AM

John, thanks for keeping us all safe! Hope you have a safe and uneventful deployment.

RYK · January 20, 2012 9:05AM

John,

Great to hear from you, as always. Safe travels.

Flatwoods · January 20, 2012 10:34AM

I really miss your posts and those excellent coins you always seem to find.
Take care out there and hurry home. We appreciate all that you do!

AUandAG · January 20, 2012 10:51AM

Here's a couple of peaceful and pleasurable:

Grandson's duck is named Peace (Morgan got eaten by a coyote).
So only Peace is left!

pursuitofliberty · January 20, 2012 10:59AM

John,

Good to see you here ... safe sea's, light winds and tail hooks!

Sorry we missed in Monterey before you left ... have fun up there on the bridge

Thank you for all you do, like keeping us safe to enjoy our hobby and protecting the land we freely walk in

SoCalBigMark · January 20, 2012 11:09AM

Yup, the best luster I have ever seen, even though I bought and flipped it at the Ontario show, had to get Todd to image it. Kinda regret selling it.

Hello from the coinlieutenant: Just arrived in 5th Fleet...How about a peace dollar post?

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