Chowdah Hill
@ChowdahHill
Proud Captain of the best damn ship in the Navy. All views presented are mine and do not represent DoD/DoN. Follows/RTs/links ≠ DoD/DoN endorsement.
Leaders need to be into the morale building business. It’s not as much about time off and cookies, although they’re super helpful. It’s about making people feel valued & part of something greater than themselves. Leaders literally control this power. And it produces results.
This is a thing. I support.
Meet the newest member of the QNLZ Command Team, Scrumpy the Jackapoo! Scrumpy particularly enjoys helping our CO conduct rounds, where he gets to meet our sailors and see what biscuits are left over from stand easy.
Crew of Oiler USNS Arctic Praised for Difficult Red Sea Deployment news.usni.org/2025/07/21/cre… via @withemes “They go unnoticed. They don’t have home ports. They come and go, sort of a commercial model, but it really makes a difference when you see what they do alongside our…
Worked at this joint twice and still act like a tourist…
The World Famous Screwtops of VAW-123 change of command ceremony. Skipper Tardy Glass was relieved by CDR Mike Ptacek. The excerpt from my speech: “Tardy, thank you for your service and above all for producing the best damn squadron in the Navy here during the most rewarding…
Is there a commanding officer out there who doesn’t wholly rely on their Command Master Chief for success? The answer is no!
VFA-81 did a spectacular flyby during their fly off back to America! 🇺🇸
Precision at sea. 🌊⚓ Power in the skies. 🛬💪 Sailors aboard USS Gettysburg (CG 64) have a front-row seat to observe @USSHARRYSTRUMAN (CVN 75) flight operations in the Mediterranean Sea, May 19. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the @USNavyEurope area of…
Recent board completed with some amazing reactor warriors. At one point we realized we had something in common… 🇺🇸
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Getting the shot, no matter what. 👀📸🛩️ For #WarfighterWednesday, U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialists aboard @USSHARRYSTRUMAN (CVN 75) go above and beyond to capture the intensity and precision of flight operations up close. #USNavy #FlightOperations #Warfighting
Largest strike from an Aircraft Carrier; 670 strikes in all; around 160 enemy drones and missiles intercepted during the five months Truman Strike Group spent in the Red Sea. stripes.com/branches/navy/…
Six branches. One unwavering mission: to protect and defend the United States of America. This Armed Forces Day, we honor the courage, commitment, and sacrifice of all who serve our great nation.
#ICYMI Arcraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, flew in formation during Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s 46th Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a Friendship Day open house to foster positive relationships between the air station and its…
Editorial: Region ready for USS Truman’s return from eventful deployment pilotonline.com/2025/05/08/edi…
A mother sent President Truman $10 and asked that it be used to pay for a birthday cake for her son in the Navy. Truman sent the request to the sailor's CO, who then had his cooks bake a big cake. Remember: Your mom will go to the top of the chain of command for you. #MothersDay
Happy Mother’s Day, especially for those moms serving overseas in defense of their country. 🇺🇸
CVN-77 will be around until at least 2062. You’re welcome. #NavalAviation #AmericasNavy250
Happy Anniversary to Nimitz-Class Carriers! For 50 years, they’ve defined American sea power — projecting strength, securing peace & answering the call around the globe. As we mark #AmericasNavy250, USS Nimitz honors a legacy of freedom forged at sea.