Derek Trinque

I’m excited to be part of this panel.

Krypto the Superdog, from James Gunn’s Superman

Saw Superman. Loved it. The superhero movie we need and deserve.

And Krypto is the Bestest Boi.

Frigates are easy to love.

Thank you!

This job is a privilege.

A week into the new job. Love it. Found myself talking to people about when I was last working in the Pentagon *ten years ago*

Man, I’m old.

Knights of the Old Republic?

They’re compressed gas cylinders. Without specific experience in IOWA-class ships, and without color to tell the difference, I can’t say what gas. But could be acetylene for welding, CO2, Nitrogen, etc.

I ended my day by administering the oath of office to a new Air Force colonel. So it was a good week.

I think it is inevitable, and I think that should drive us to those conversations.

At the airport three hours ahead of my flight. As God intended.

Also, new LaGuardia is nice. I’m confused. We can have nice airports?

Front of the British Imperial War Museum (London), illuminated at night with naval guns in front of the building.

Photo of Elizabeth Tower at the British Houses of Parliament, illuminated at night

Photo of a bust of Sir Winston Churchill in the Royal College of Defence Studies, London.

Portrait of a bust of Sir Winston Churchill in the Royal College of Defence Studies, London.

Had a great week in London at the Royal College of Defence Studies’ Pinnacle course. We considered whether AI is “Panacea or Pandora’s Box.” it’s inevitable). If you’re not betting ON AI, you’re betting AGAINST AI. I’m grateful to have been one of two US Flag Officers invited to attend.

Yeah. It’s meant for my 18 year old, but Molly looked cute in it.

A tri-colored beagle mix dog ensconced in a Christmas sweater on a couch next to a stinky cheese dog chew thing.

Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG 60) turns at high speed while flying the “battle ensign,” an inspiringly large American flag.

My ride’s here

Completely agree. When ANT ran aground in Yoko, we got the (excellent) AAR from CNSP Safety and I went through it with my wardroom and other controlling watchstanders. “We are not,” I said, “going to pick on them. We are going to learn.”

Watched The Muppet Christmas Carol with Child #2 yesterday. Sir Michael Caine is a gift.

#YNWA

Krypto the Superdog drags Superman through the snow

The dogs were good again this week.

Superman shielding a child from debris

I’m in. I mean, I was always going to be in for this movie, but this shot (and Krypto) have my psyched.

There’s truth in that quote. But I do miss being at sea.

“Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul … that it requires a strong moral principle to prevent me … methodically knocking people's hats off—then, I account it high time to get to sea as soon as I can."

Good morning to everyone except the woman in front of me in line at the airport Dunkin, who used three different methods of payment, gradually chipping away at her purchase total.

And I am NOT trying to dismiss/reduce what PSK is experiencing.

Not for the weak-stomached.

In fairness, parenting teenaged girls is also…taxing.

The Punchbowl is also breathtaking.

Of course the answer is “it depends,” but this thread is a great treatment of why/how “it depends.”

“Well, it pays a little.” - Johnny Dangerously

That makes sense. Brings into question what partner capabilities are in UKR and whether they need better/more. (I know, I know, bigger question).

(Taking NOTHING away from the tension OP and others must feel when under potential ballistic missile attack)