From USS TEXAS SSN-775

Pingjockey · 09-10-06, 09:06 AM

Good morning all. I am very sorry about my lack of posts here recently but with the boats commissiong and other things I have been swamped. I first would like to thanks Neal for his hospitality in welcoming the boat to texas.

Secondly, I would everyone to know that Neal did a great job on ridding the boat on his day cruise and would have no problem handing him a qual card. I think that Neal definetly has the knack to be a "bubblehead".

Third and lastly I want to thank all the readers and members here at subsim for the support for our commissioning event. I have been on the USS Texas for almost 4 yrs. I have brought here through 90% of the construction process, both sea trials and every underway since. I was floored by the show of support from both the people here and in the great state of texas. I thank you all for your support.... Feel free to ask any questions either here or privately and I will answer the best I can.

Thanks very much.

STS1(SS) Michael T Granito Jr.
USS Texas SSN-775
IT Division

The Avon Lady · 09-10-06, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Pingjockey

Secondly, I would everyone to know that Neal did a great job on ridding the boat on his day cruise

That's just great. 2 seconds on a spanking new sub and Neal totals it!

Don't worry, Pingjockey! We'll find you a new tub, far away from the paws of Neal Butterfingers here!

Welcome to Subsim, PJ!

Polak · 09-10-06, 11:47 AM

Welcome back Pingjockey, I know how it is to be away for longer periods and then to come back!

USS Texas is a damn good ship, I wish my navy had a ship like that.

/Best regards Polak, your local moderator over at the Polish language section.

zzsteven · 09-10-06, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pingjockey

Secondly, I would everyone to know that Neal did a great job on ridding the boat on his day cruise

That's just great. 2 seconds on a spanking new sub and Neal totals it!

Don't worry, Pingjockey! We'll find you a new tub, far away from the paws of Neal Butterfingers here!

Welcome to Subsim, PJ!

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Welcome back Pingjockey!

zz

nikimcbee · 09-10-06, 06:39 PM

You're a lucky guy to be serving on the Texas. I'm diabetic, so the Navy doesn't want me

. You've got a family here @ Subsim.com, so if you ever need a care package or a letter, give me a buzz. I took my son to Texas in June to see the USS Texas (1914 edition) and the Cavalla and it just kills me that I missed your boat. So share your naval adventures

(if you are able to).

Good Luck in your naval career

Nikimcbee

Pingjockey · 09-10-06, 08:29 PM

Whoa, guys thanks for the amazing welcome... Its very nice of you all to be polite and stuff to me. And to my fellow submariners I bid a fond hello.

So, let me get this out of the way... I have no issues answering any questions as long as they don't deal with things of a classifed nature. I am technican on the following systems, Sonar, Fire Control, Ships control system (Think Pilot and Co-pilot) and both the tactical and non-tacitcal lans. So, fire away folks.......
I am all ears.....

V/R

Pingjockey

PS:
I guess you guys could consider me a "Subject Matter" expert on the Virgina Class and the Los Angles Class...

nikimcbee · 09-11-06, 01:22 AM

BTW...Thanks for serving our Country.

UglyMowgli · 09-11-06, 02:02 AM

Welcome to Subsim; Hope I will see you when your sub anchor at Paris

SkvyWvr · 09-11-06, 08:09 AM

Ahoy and Welcome Aboard shipmate. As an ex-skimmer I've got to ask if you guy's have screen doors.

Gizzmoe · 09-10-06, 11:41 AM

Welcome!!!

Dowly · 09-10-06, 11:42 AM

Welcome, Ping!

The Noob · 09-10-06, 12:03 PM

Welcome to Subsim.com(munists?), Comrade! Enjoy your Stay! :p

I'm the Forum Member you will Hate the most, since i'm a Resident Moron. And a Dirty Commie. Even if i was never in Russia.

Any Questions...

And how do you wash your Socks over there? Seriously.

Only if that's not Confidential information, of course...

Kpt. Lehmann · 09-10-06, 12:03 PM

Greetings from Texas, PingJockey and the crew of the U.S.S. Texas!

From this former Texas military man... I want to say thank you for what you guys are doing. For you and your crew it is no "simulation" when you go to sea. The dangers are clear and present. It is only through the eternal vigilance and the voluntary surrender of your own freedoms... that freedom itself is maintained.

Freedom is never free.

Wherever you guys may be on the map... and no matter how secret the mission... Know that we will always hope for your safe return.

Now all that being said... If the poop hits the fan, all you guys need to do is reach for the top shelf... Take one can labeled "Texas Whoop Ass"

...and demonstrate to the bad guys that you just...

DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS!!!!
Hooooyah!

DanCanovas · 09-10-06, 12:14 PM

welcome and enjoy your stay. I hope you enjoy talking to us bunch of weirdos

good luck in everything you do and although im from Britain, the closeness of our 2 navies shows that there is a great deal of respect. I wish you all the best.

STEED · 09-10-06, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pingjockey

Neal did a great job on ridding the boat on his day cruise

Holy cow

your brave to let Neal loose on a boat.

Welcome and a big hello from across the pond.

09-10-06, 09:06 AM	#1
Pingjockey Sailor man Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sorento, IL Posts: 48 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	From USS TEXAS SSN-775 Good morning all. I am very sorry about my lack of posts here recently but with the boats commissiong and other things I have been swamped. I first would like to thanks Neal for his hospitality in welcoming the boat to texas. Secondly, I would everyone to know that Neal did a great job on ridding the boat on his day cruise and would have no problem handing him a qual card. I think that Neal definetly has the knack to be a "bubblehead". Third and lastly I want to thank all the readers and members here at subsim for the support for our commissioning event. I have been on the USS Texas for almost 4 yrs. I have brought here through 90% of the construction process, both sea trials and every underway since. I was floored by the show of support from both the people here and in the great state of texas. I thank you all for your support.... Feel free to ask any questions either here or privately and I will answer the best I can. Thanks very much. STS1(SS) Michael T Granito Jr. USS Texas SSN-775 IT Division

09-10-06, 11:47 AM	#3
Polak Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Poland/Sweden Posts: 808 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Welcome back Pingjockey, I know how it is to be away for longer periods and then to come back! USS Texas is a damn good ship, I wish my navy had a ship like that. /Best regards Polak, your local moderator over at the Polish language section. __________________

09-10-06, 06:39 PM	#5
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	You're a lucky guy to be serving on the Texas. I'm diabetic, so the Navy doesn't want me . You've got a family here @ Subsim.com, so if you ever need a care package or a letter, give me a buzz. I took my son to Texas in June to see the USS Texas (1914 edition) and the Cavalla and it just kills me that I missed your boat. So share your naval adventures (if you are able to). Good Luck in your naval career Nikimcbee __________________

09-11-06, 01:22 AM	#7
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	BTW...Thanks for serving our Country. __________________

09-11-06, 02:02 AM	#8
UglyMowgli Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 784 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Welcome to Subsim; Hope I will see you when your sub anchor at Paris __________________ Modern Naval Warfare Community Manager

09-10-06, 08:29 PM	#6
Pingjockey Sailor man Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sorento, IL Posts: 48 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Whoa, guys thanks for the amazing welcome... Its very nice of you all to be polite and stuff to me. And to my fellow submariners I bid a fond hello. So, let me get this out of the way... I have no issues answering any questions as long as they don't deal with things of a classifed nature. I am technican on the following systems, Sonar, Fire Control, Ships control system (Think Pilot and Co-pilot) and both the tactical and non-tacitcal lans. So, fire away folks....... I am all ears..... V/R Pingjockey PS: I guess you guys could consider me a "Subject Matter" expert on the Virgina Class and the Los Angles Class...

09-11-06, 08:09 AM	#9
SkvyWvr Commander Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Addison ME Posts: 469 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Ahoy and Welcome Aboard shipmate. As an ex-skimmer I've got to ask if you guy's have screen doors.

09-10-06, 11:41 AM	#10
Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Welcome!!!

09-10-06, 11:42 AM	#11
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Welcome, Ping! Last edited by Dowly; 09-10-06 at 11:49 AM.

09-10-06, 12:03 PM	#12
The Noob The Old Man Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: de_dust2 Posts: 1,417 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Welcome to Subsim.com(munists?), Comrade! Enjoy your Stay! :p I'm the Forum Member you will Hate the most, since i'm a Resident Moron. And a Dirty Commie. Even if i was never in Russia. Any Questions... And how do you wash your Socks over there? Seriously. Only if that's not Confidential information, of course... Last edited by The Noob; 09-10-06 at 12:05 PM.

09-10-06, 12:03 PM	#13
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,994 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	Greetings from Texas, PingJockey and the crew of the U.S.S. Texas! From this former Texas military man... I want to say thank you for what you guys are doing. For you and your crew it is no "simulation" when you go to sea. The dangers are clear and present. It is only through the eternal vigilance and the voluntary surrender of your own freedoms... that freedom itself is maintained. Freedom is never free. Wherever you guys may be on the map... and no matter how secret the mission... Know that we will always hope for your safe return. Now all that being said... If the poop hits the fan, all you guys need to do is reach for the top shelf... Take one can labeled "Texas Whoop Ass" ...and demonstrate to the bad guys that you just... DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS!!!! Hooooyah! __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

09-10-06, 12:14 PM	#14
DanCanovas Grey Wolf Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 778 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	welcome and enjoy your stay. I hope you enjoy talking to us bunch of weirdos good luck in everything you do and although im from Britain, the closeness of our 2 navies shows that there is a great deal of respect. I wish you all the best.

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