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 Here's one from Pre-Comm in Newport News while we were tied up alongside three other boomers and USS
America CV-66:
I was walking off the pier headed for one of the shops there in the shipyard when a little red sportscar came flying through the gate and pulled into the rather limited parking area there at the head of our pier. Between myself and the parking lot, LCDR Bush, our Gold crew XO, and another officer were also walking, and I recall overhearing him say "I just know this is one of mine!" Well, unfolding out of the car to greet the startled gate guards who were in hot pursuit, was our new doctor, one LT (MC) Jonathon Weisbuch! Mr. Bush got to him about the same time as the gate guards, accepting responsibility for him, his actions, and possibly adding to Doc Weisbuch's nonchalant air that everything was A-OK. I could sorta make out the different insignia the doctor had adorned his brand new khaki uniform with and they were not standard for a Medical Corps Lieutenant (more ammo for the XO). So, the XO (and I can vouch for this from personal experience) began disassembling this new Lieutenant's pride, sense of self-worth, and just about everything else he could, right there in that parking lot. What a way to report and be welcomed aboard!! I, sad to say, continued on my way to the shops, so I can not factually attest to anything else that might have transpired there, however, I do know that the LCDR Bush and Doc Weisbuch had an ongoing Love-Hate relationship from that time forward...in a friendly manner of course. They were both tremendous shipmates, as well as keystone members in our highly efficient and fantastic crew, and I sincerely enjoyed serving with both of them. I have some more tales from when I was training Doc Weisbuch as Chief of the Watch and Diving Officer. But, I'll save those for the next reunion! Hopefully, Mr. Bush and the Doc will both be there to enjoy and "substantiate" them as well. Lil' Joe Please click the below link to read Doc Weisbuch's interesting biography! |