Navy Nukes

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Comment by Mike K on May 8, 2010 at 12:07pm

We are excited to be going to graduation on the 14th. Can not wait!!!!

Comment by Joe on May 8, 2010 at 11:53am

5/14 is coming soon, where have all the nuke dads gone?

Comment by Sheryl on April 30, 2010 at 10:53am

Thanks! I sent that to my son.

Comment by EMC (SS) on April 30, 2010 at 5:12am

The History of the Challenge Coin (reference goatlocker.org)

"During World War I, American volunteers from all parts of the country filled the newly formed flying squadrons in Europe. Some were wealthy scions attending colleges such as Yale and Harvard who quit in mid-term to join the war. In one squadron, a wealthy lieutenant ordered medallions struck in solid bronze and presented them to his unit. One young pilot placed the medallion in a small leather pouch that he wore about his neck.

Shortly after acquiring the medallions, the pilot's aircraft was severely damaged by ground fire. He was forced to land behind enemy lines and was immediately captured by a German patrol. In order to discourage his escape, the Germans took all of his personal identification except for the small leather pouch around his neck. In the meantime, he was taken to a small French town near the front. Taking advantage of a bombardment that night, he escaped. However, he was without personal identification.

He succeeded in avoiding German patrols by donning civilian attire and reached the front lines. With great difficulty, he crossed no-man's land. Eventually, he stumbled onto a French outpost. Unfortunately, saboteurs had plagued the French in the sector. They sometimes masqueraded as civilians and wore civilian clothes. Not recognizing the young pilot's American accent, the French thought him to be a saboteur and made ready to execute him. He had no identification to prove his allegiance, but he did have his leather pouch containing the medallion. He showed the medallion to his would-be executioners and one of his French captors recognized the squadron insignia on the medallion. They delayed his execution long enough for him to confirm his identity. Instead of shooting him they gave him a bottle of wine.

Back at his squadron, it became tradition to ensure that all members carried their medallion or coin at all times. This was accomplished through challenge in the following manner - a challenger would ask to see the medallion. If the challenged could not produce a medallion, they were required to buy a drink of choice for the member who challenged them. If the challenged member produced a medallion, then the challenging member was required to pay for the drink. This tradition continued on throughout the war and for many years after the war while surviving members of the squadron were still alive."

Comment by Sheryl on April 28, 2010 at 10:10am

Thanks for the info!

Comment by David on April 27, 2010 at 6:40pm

Challenge Coins are a way of challenging your buddies on who and what you know. Some of the coins are given for what you did in school or a admiral might have noticed you for something good. The higher rank the better!
The highest one wins what ever is on the table, drinks usually.

Comment by Sheryl on April 27, 2010 at 5:43pm

Not sure what coins apply

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on April 27, 2010 at 5:37pm

this is a little defined as a link to Northwest Territory Mint

quite a bit of different Navy stuff here

Comment by Sheryl on April 27, 2010 at 3:52pm

Thanks, I am definitely keeping this info!! Does anyone know what coins I could buy for graduating Power School or other gifts? Could get pocket knife.

Comment by EMC (SS) on April 27, 2010 at 3:48pm

For after prototype, something more useful to your Sailor in the fleet would be a pocket multi-tool ("dig-it" tool or most of you know it as a leatherman). Honestly about half the total work done happens with one since it is so much easier to take the tool off your belt then go to the tool locker and find what your looking for. A pocket flashlight or folding pocket knife is equally useful as your always need a handy light or are cutting something (tape, stray strings, labels, lanyards and so on).

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