There are things that reach deep inside me and cause me to ache. Most nations have lost valiant men and women who have stood in the gap for their fellow citizens. They may be law enforcement officers,

Honor can take so many forms. In this instant, my daughter, a Civil Air Patrol Member, is laying a wreath at the grave of an American Veteran at Christmas as part of the Wreaths Across America program.

Blackhawk crew chief in his battle rattle directing me and other VIP's (although the Important part is definitely questionable) onto his bird for a flight. What an honor to be in the presence of a soldier

One thing that constantly surprises me is the amazing wealth of school fish that might not let you pet them, but the are willing to stay close, providing chances to become enveloped in them.

I'm probably just fooling myself but whenever I saw this underwater, I was struck with the image of a horse. Black eye, muzzle tucked down. Mane composed of marine corals. Even some of the old metal straps

While most, during their training dives, are eyes fixated on air gauge, adjusting to an extra atmosphere of pressure or two, and contemplating failure of equipment.... My son is so relaxed in this new

I realize this is not really blooming, but this beautiful underwater creature makes me think of a floral arrangement fit for a bride. The spectrum of beauty in the undersea world is always inspiring. It

Was fortunate to get to participate in a certification exercise for rotary wing extraction. The pilots and crew were amazing and very informative. They have been a huge asset in helping with injured people

Image I took from the boom couch of a KC-135 during a routine refueling mission... parts unknown. Amazing to think that this is someone's company vehicle. While the B-1 Lancer is affectionately known as

Beautiful fish living among the rusted ruins of a bridge span/artificial reef #animalphotography

One of the current occupants of the Hovercraft off Panama City Beach. #animalphotography

I'll start this with an admission of my huge bias. I have never been a good speller. I'm not completely sure why that is. Maybe my brain just doesn't work that way. Maybe I'm apathetic to spelling. Maybe

Quarry diving in TN. A bit about these living fossils here: #animalphotography

Taken in the Gulf of Mexico #animalphotography

One of the things that most excites me about steemit is it's global reach. Even in this, it is lacking, not because steemit is insufficient, but because there are people in the world who haven't the resources

(rare male calico kitten... see for this unrelated story) So what the heck? "Wolf worms," which are the maggot of the non-biting cuterebra fly (which is a relative to screw worms) are also called

The conjuring

James Alfred Wight aka James Herriot from the Daily Mail (Continued from I did have one thing going for me as I entered that room with three esteemed board certified veterinarians waiting to dole out my

James Alfred Wight aka James Herriot from the Daily Mail There reached a time in my life where I had worn out college and was being threatened with graduation. I had pursued a course of study in pre-medicine

Sometimes it's not just the aquatic life that fascinates me, but my fellow divers. We are isolated in a foreign world, carrying our life support on our back. Even the most jaded or cynical becomes as a