Scuttlebutt: Official Podcast of the National Museum of the Surface Navy

A few podcasts back we got into a discussion about the origins of the word "scuttlebutt." A lot of you looked it up and dropped the meaning in the comments, so we decided to dedicate this week's podcast to ship lingo.
We start by explaining a few good ones, then put the sailors in the crowd to the test with a list of terms they had to explain on the fly. Did we stump them? Tune in and find out.
Know any we missed? Drop them in the comments!

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"Electric" Bill Weinberg and Angelo Salarpi have been Battleship IOWA volunteers since January 2012, when the ship was undergoing initial restoration in Richmond, CA. They dragged Alan Markle into the fray with them a couple of years later.
Known in the ship's community as the "three musketeers," this trio makes the 6 1/2 hour trek from the Bay Area to Los Angeles several times a year. What inspires this kind of dedication? Hit play and find out.

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• Come aboard for a tour: https://www.pacificbattleship.com/museum_visit
• Volunteer with us: https://www.pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/volunteer
• National Museum of the Surface Navy: https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/donate
• Become a Plank Owner: https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/plank_owner
• Donate: https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/donate
• Find out about our veterans' programs: https://pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/veterans/

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There is no shortage of stand-out characters around Battleship IOWA, and for this episode we rounded up one of the most larger-than-life: Vice President of Government Affairs for UPS and Battleship IOWA board member Bruce D.D. MacRae.
We talked to Bruce about how he got involved with the ship, his role in the recent presidential visit, and more... but mostly we laughed a lot, which seems to happen frequently in this man's presence. We think that's a good thing.
Enjoy.

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• Come aboard for a tour: https://www.pacificbattleship.com/museum_visit
• Volunteer with us: https://www.pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/volunteer
• National Museum of the Surface Navy: https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/donate
• Become a Plank Owner: https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/plank_owner
• Donate: https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/donate
• Find out about our veterans' programs: https://pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/veterans/

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Judge Eileen Moore served as a combat nurse in Vietnam in the Army Nurse Corp, where she was Lieutenant Eileen Moore. Following Vietnam she went to college, law school, practiced law for ten years, and ultimately was appointed as a judge to the superior court. She currently serves as Justice Moore on the California Court of Appeals.
Justice Moore does a great deal of work with veterans as they come through the court system and says her goal is to see that today's service members are not treated in the same despicable manner as were those who served in Vietnam.
She was the keynote speaker at our Veterans Day celebration this year and moved us with a poignant speech about Vietnam veterans that included unforgettable stories we had to share.
Here is her speech in its entirety.

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• Come aboard for a tour: https://www.pacificbattleship.com/museum_visit
• Volunteer with us: https://www.pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/volunteer
• National Museum of the Surface Navy: https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/donate
• Become a Plank Owner: https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/plank_owner
• Donate: https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/donate
• Find out about our veterans' programs: https://pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/veterans/

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Back in July, we had author Dale Jenkins on the podcast to talk about his upcoming book, Diplomats And Admirals. Last Thursday, we were privileged to host the release party for the book.
We also sat down with Dale and a panel of speakers for a preview of this fascinating new work. From failed negotiations and tragic misjudgments to powerful leaders and heroic deeds, Diplomats and Admirals tells the untold story of the Pacific War from Pearl Harbor to Midway.
Diplomats And Admirals is available for purchase in our ship's store and here:
https://www.amazon.com/Diplomats-Admirals-Negotiations-Misjudgments-Powerful-ebook/dp/B0BKDQ5BLR

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• Come aboard for a tour: https://www.pacificbattleship.com/museum_visit
• Volunteer with us: https://www.pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/volunteer
• National Museum of the Surface Navy: https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/donate
• Become a Plank Owner: https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/plank_owner
• Donate: https://www.surfacenavymuseum.org/donate
• Find out about our veterans' programs: https://pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/veterans/

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