Last week I headed with my Navy training class up to our nation's capital for an up close look at the alphabet agencies that help keep our country safe. It was a good networking tool for us when we get to the fleet, but was also a welcome change of pace from our cold, windowless classroom.
We stayed at Bolling AFB, right on the Potomac. The trip was typical of many in government, poorly executed. We nearly left people in Virginia Beach and did not have enough transportation for everyone... But it worked out. I got to see Screech and Tall James as well. After a particularly long day, a few of us took a stroll around the Mall to see the sights. I had not seen the WWII memorial yet, so that was neat. The Pentagon was my favorite tour.
We were led on a 9/11 tour of where the plane hit, which was particularly touching as a Navy work center was among the worst hit. The building is immense with well over 20,000 people working there each day. We left DC around 2pm to hit Hampton Roads just in time for summer rush hour... good idea!
Last week I headed with my Navy training class up to our nation's capital for an up close look at the alphabet agencies that help keep our country safe. It was a good networking tool for us when we get to the fleet, but was also a welcome change of pace from our cold, windowless classroom. 
We stayed at Bolling AFB, right on the Potomac. The trip was typical of many in government, poorly executed. We nearly left people in Virginia Beach and did not have enough transportation for everyone... But it worked out. I got to see Screech and Tall James as well. After a particularly long day, a few of us took a stroll around the Mall to see the sights. I had not seen the WWII memorial yet, so that was neat. The Pentagon was my favorite tour. 
We were led on a 9/11 tour of where the plane hit, which was particularly touching as a Navy work center was among the worst hit. The building is immense with well over 20,000 people working there each day. We left DC around 2pm to hit Hampton Roads just in time for summer rush hour... good idea!
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