This is a memoir about the life and experiences of John Wesley Gainor, a career Naval Officer. After his Navy retirement, he also worked as a Naval Science Instructor at a Montgomery County, Maryland high school.

John Gainor's experiences, anecdotes, stories, and mishaps will certainly amuse you. Yet this memoir also gives readers insights into his history, in the context of his time and place. John Gainor served in the Vietnam War and traveled the world on four naval ships during his military career.

The author includes a few pointed lessons for his younger readers. Perhaps they can learn from his mistakes, as well as from his successes. It is a proud heritage.

The book is illustrated with color photos, correspondence, and documents. 232 pages.