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...before the old curmudgeon on an unbalanced chair whose front legs had been sawed off by several inches. The admiral's mean streak was legendary. He had no tolerance for defects in men or their work, and he sacked many an officer for being "stupid." Others, like a young ensign named Jimmy Carter, went on to better things...
Other students find the ROTC obligation does not affect their opportunities to pursue other interests. "It's just another time commitment I have to schedule," says Navy midshipman Brooks L. Ensign '88, Kaardal's roommate. "I think ROTC enhances my Harvard experience: I'm involved in a lot of other things, intramural sports, political activities, model U.N., and I have a great social life...
...began swinging from one side of the road to the other. I could see lampposts and buildings swaying. People began to run, but they didn't know where to go. It was terrible." Arturo Cholula, 40, was getting dressed for his day's duty as a navy ensign. "I started to fall, and my closet came toward me. I felt like a drunk...
...horse-drawn carts, for a glimpse of John Paul. One banner held above the crowd bore the insignia of Rural Solidarity, the independent farmers' union that was organized in May 1981 and dissolved in October 1982. But there were also more traditional symbols of Polish patriotism, including an ensign emblazoned with a golden Polish eagle wearing a royal crown and brandishing a cross. The crowd roared enthusiastically when it caught sight of the white-and-blue helicopter carrying the Pope from Warsaw. He returned that feeling, joining with them as they sang a hymn...
Gregory L. Davies Ensign, U.S.N. Athens...