In part 2, we look at the life and Navy career of the Sailor who owned this ditty box - George J. Rodemick - and his service through two campaigns and two World Wars.
I was only in for 2 1/2 due to some unfortunate medical circumstances. When I was in a holding unit after I was dropped from the Submarine pipeline, the unit would always make us watch one of your videos. Most of my fellow holdees ignored it, but I have always enjoyed your videos, even before I was in. Thank you for your wonderful coverage on rather niche subjects of Navy culture. God Bless, Master Chief.
Thanks for this great episode. I think of my relatives that served in the US armed forces years and years before I was born. Your presentations give me a glimpse of what my uncles who served in the Navy and my cousin who was with Carlson's Raiders on the Long March on Guadalcanal as a Marine Raider experienced. Thank you for your service.
Master Chief Hacala, I really enjoy your videos. I think the stories you share are an important part of American history. Thank you, and God bless you.
A really well told story. Thinking back at my time served in the Navy, I can only imagine how tough it was for this man to advance through the ranks all the way to Chief Gunner back in his day. I have to admit, it's stories like this, the history, tradition, and everyday dedication & sacrifice, which attracted me towards enlistment so many years ago. I am proud to have served and proud of my fellow shipmates who preserved the long and honorable tradition of defending this country on the high seas. Cheers shipmates! Zk
Thankyou Master Chief. Stories like this keep me close to my Dad. He joined in Oct 1941 and retired in December 1978. He served on 4 stacker destroyers in WW2 in the North Atlantic, then became a Lighter than Air Mechanic ADR1 and Flight engineer. He said he patrolled for German U boats and sunk the same. I joined in August 1985 and retired in September 2005. I was a cook (MS1) on FBM submarines along with many other duty stations. I live in the Philippines now with lots of other Navy Vets.
Howdy, Master Chief. I wish I'd seen this series earlier. We served together at Brodhead in the 90s. I was part of the crew that came up in ranks including Farrow, Chambo, Karras - we all retired as staff sergeants and gunnies around mid-2000s. HM1 Berlin was there on the Navy side at the time. You may have been HMC at the time? I remember you guiding folks around the center when they were trying to get funding to renovate the building. Good to see you're still above ground. Semper fi and fair winds.
Really liked the series. I was really surprised to see that he was a fellow GMC early on, that the ditty box is in such great condition. Definitely jealous of it!
It is amazing that a sailor who did not earn any medals for valor in combat nor hold and positions of signifiance in the Navy can still have his story told nearly 60 years after his death. When looking at that memorial how many thousands of people glanced at his name only to forget it moments later? How many times had people walked past his grave without giving him a second thought? How many years have passed since someone visited the cemetary to visit his grave specifically? And now we have all learned this amazing man's story because a retired Master Chief found a box.
I was three years old when he passed. What a great military service. What little I have accomplished in comparison. This was a great history narration. Thank you.
My daughter in law just made chief. What would be a good and useful gift in Navy tradition for her? After watching all your videos I hope she gets to see your presentation to new chiefs, if your doing it in Norfork/VB area. Thank you, Rich
Why did they move sailors around so much? I was on a 3-3 sea/shore rotation for 20 years, my shortest rotation (other than schools) was 10 months on USS Hoist (ARS-40) as the decommissioning crew. I then finished out my sea rotation on a minesweeper.
So two questions: 1. Is it normal to have such short tours of duty in the navy? I am wondering why they would move him between ships like 5 times in two years? B. This video was released 8 months ago, but the audio and video quality reminds me of something from 15 years ago. You're making those big retirement bucks- upgrade your skillz, son.
Master Chief, Is it possible for you to suggest who I might contact to obtain individual ribbons and unit awards my unit was issued, I discharged shortly after returning from Kuwait. I was in the Navy, but assigned to Marine Corps infantry unit. Thank you sir, .
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I was only in for 2 1/2 due to some unfortunate medical circumstances. When I was in a holding unit after I was dropped from the Submarine pipeline, the unit would always make us watch one of your videos. Most of my fellow holdees ignored it, but I have always enjoyed your videos, even before I was in. Thank you for your wonderful coverage on rather niche subjects of Navy culture. God Bless, Master Chief.
I love this. What a wonderful tribute to a man who served his country through two World Wars! Thank you so much for this, Master Chief!
Thanks for this great episode. I think of my relatives that served in the US armed forces years and years before I was born. Your presentations give me a glimpse of what my uncles who served in the Navy and my cousin who was with Carlson's Raiders on the Long March on Guadalcanal as a Marine Raider experienced.
Thank you for your service.
Master Chief Hacala, I really enjoy your videos. I think the stories you share are an important part of American history. Thank you, and God bless you.
Good to see you back Master Chief. Thanks.
Thank you for this lovely tribute video, and thank you Mr. Rodemick for your service.
Home is the sailor,home from the sea,R.I.P George Rodemick thank you for your service,at ease.🙏🙏🙏
A really well told story. Thinking back at my time served in the Navy, I can only imagine how tough it was for this man to advance through the ranks all the way to Chief Gunner back in his day. I have to admit, it's stories like this, the history, tradition, and everyday dedication & sacrifice, which attracted me towards enlistment so many years ago. I am proud to have served and proud of my fellow shipmates who preserved the long and honorable tradition of defending this country on the high seas. Cheers shipmates! Zk
Thank you for this wonderful memorial, chief. 🫡🫡
Thankyou Master Chief. Stories like this keep me close to my Dad. He joined in Oct 1941 and retired in December 1978. He served on 4 stacker destroyers in WW2 in the North Atlantic, then became a Lighter than Air Mechanic ADR1 and Flight engineer. He said he patrolled for German U boats and sunk the same. I joined in August 1985 and retired in September 2005. I was a cook (MS1) on FBM submarines along with many other duty stations. I live in the Philippines now with lots of other Navy Vets.
Howdy, Master Chief. I wish I'd seen this series earlier. We served together at Brodhead in the 90s. I was part of the crew that came up in ranks including Farrow, Chambo, Karras - we all retired as staff sergeants and gunnies around mid-2000s. HM1 Berlin was there on the Navy side at the time. You may have been HMC at the time? I remember you guiding folks around the center when they were trying to get funding to renovate the building. Good to see you're still above ground. Semper fi and fair winds.
Good to hear from you Master Chief, Thank You
Another outstanding nugget o' history. Thanks for all the hard work you do to bring these videos to life.
I feel that the Ditty box film was one of the most interesting ones you have done. Kind of a shame now we get just a ditty bag. Great job. Chief
Glad to see you back at it Master Chief!
Thanks for the history. I really dig your channel.
I’m a 3 generation US Sailor.. can’t tell you enough how much I enjoyed this , both 1&2. Thank you. ⚓️
Awesome & Moving ! Thanks Master Chief!
Glad to see you posting again!
Thank you Brother!
Well done here. Fascinating story well told.
Very nice tribute to the man.
Really liked the series. I was really surprised to see that he was a fellow GMC early on, that the ditty box is in such great condition. Definitely jealous of it!
It is amazing that a sailor who did not earn any medals for valor in combat nor hold and positions of signifiance in the Navy can still have his story told nearly 60 years after his death. When looking at that memorial how many thousands of people glanced at his name only to forget it moments later? How many times had people walked past his grave without giving him a second thought? How many years have passed since someone visited the cemetary to visit his grave specifically? And now we have all learned this amazing man's story because a retired Master Chief found a box.
Very cool. Thank you for doing this, Master Chief.
I was three years old when he passed. What a great military service. What little I have accomplished in comparison. This was a great history narration. Thank you.
good job master chief glad you could share these stories
Thank you for the video and for going out of your way to visit the memorial and his grave site. God bless him and his shipmates.
Please keep this channel going. It reminds me of my grandpa. He retired as a Master Chief, WW2 combat veteran and Plank Owner.
OUTSTANDING video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Keep it up brother I love your stuff!
Thank you sailor
Awesome Mark
Thanks, shoremate!
what an amazing history. when you said battleship sailor i was hoping his path would cross with the uss ohio bb-12 as thats my favorite battleship.
Nice
My daughter in law just made chief. What would be a good and useful gift in Navy tradition for her? After watching all your videos I hope she gets to see your presentation to new chiefs, if your doing it in Norfork/VB area. Thank you,
Rich
Hey master chief, would you mind making a video of the first admiralty of the USN
Why did they move sailors around so much? I was on a 3-3 sea/shore rotation for 20 years, my shortest rotation (other than schools) was 10 months on USS Hoist (ARS-40) as the decommissioning crew. I then finished out my sea rotation on a minesweeper.
Is there a similar channel for the US air force?
I was in the navy from 1966 to 1972, it was the most chicken shit out fit you could serve in
So two questions:
1. Is it normal to have such short tours of duty in the navy? I am wondering why they would move him between ships like 5 times in two years?
B. This video was released 8 months ago, but the audio and video quality reminds me of something from 15 years ago. You're making those big retirement bucks- upgrade your skillz, son.
Master Chief, Is it possible for you to suggest who I might contact to obtain individual ribbons and unit awards my unit was issued, I discharged shortly after returning from Kuwait. I was in the Navy, but assigned to Marine Corps infantry unit. Thank you sir, .