One of my classmates had a somewhat similar situation. As a Midshipman, he once went to the Admiral's office and asked to see the Admiral. The secretary, not knowing any better ask the Admiral if he would see Midshipman X. Upon meeting Midshipman X, the Admiral asked him why he was there, and he replied, "I've never met an Admiral before and I see your name all over the place, so I thought it would be interesting to meet you." Although stunned, the Admiral was a good guy with a sense of humor, and invited Midshipman X to have a cup of coffee with him. At the end of their 'meeting', the Admiral said: "Son, don't ever do anything like this ever again" and bid him goodbye. Strange as it is, the Admiral kept an eye on my classmate, remained in contact him and became a sort of Godfather. Both had long and excellent careers. I always think the Admiral got much more enjoyment out of telling the story about some 'madman' who once came in his office...

Good story.... Thanks for your service as a squid.....Was stationed with an E-4 in the USAF whose first name was "Colonel". He was great on the phone and could by pass some red tape for equipment we needed.

Uncle Scotty … you never cease to amaze me .. 👍🏻… great story …

You are a gifted storyteller. Much respect from Seattle.

Thanks Scotty! Your stories always bring a smile to my face... you've led an amazing life... God bless you brother

The comment about you standing there in front of the ship’s captain, answering questions about the card, is priceless.

Great story. 👍

Thanks for the story Uncle 🥃😎👌

Thank you I did enjoy very much and we have so much in common my last name is Westmoreland but instead of going the Army Route like everybody did in my family I went to Navy route very proud graduate of the United States Naval Academy so I know what you are talkin about my friend I wish I could meet you I've heard so much about you down in Dam Neck ... and yes your uncle was always very good to the teams.. General William Westmoreland with my uncle my father was Jim Westmoreland a lieutenant with the hundred first Airborne in World War II my cousins are three star general Hoyt Westmoreland out of the Pentagon and general Thomas Westmoreland in general Bradley Westmoreland

Great story

Great story. You should share your stories on the LAPD Rotator blog.

Thank you so much for sharing I wish to know more about your uncle and wish you the very best Godspeed

My Dad was Navy USS Midway CV-41 during Korea..my brother served on East coast(Charleston)..i was on the West ..San Diego 87-90..Sonar Tech(ASW)..always enjoy the story.. 🇺🇸⚓️😎👍🏴‍☠️

Great story sir!! God bless you

Another good one, keep them coming sir

One of my fellow shave-tails on my first duty assignment was the son of the highest ranking USAF officer killed in the Vietnam War. He was a nice quiet guy who never mentioned it. I only found out by accident while conducting research for a paper I was writing. He eventually retired as a two-star.

Wise to keep your USN relations secret. Until they were not...I crossed that bridge when I was at PH to tour the USS Arizona and Ford Island. Some strafing bullet holes had been left in one of the hangars. To my long lasting regret, I missed touring the USS Missouri. I had pulled muscles in both legs doing the Haiku Steps trail the day before and could scarcely walk, let along do all of the ladders I knew were on the battleship. Oh well.