Kenneth Davis

Should you have knowledge of other class members who served 

this nation in the Army, please provide their name for future

recognition....send them via the message center or tag my

profile...

Kenneth Davis

Hello Robin, so grateful that you enjoyed the music....have a

wonderful week....

Kenneth Davis

THOUGHT FOR CONSIDERATION

Praised be You, my Lord,

with all Your creatures,

especially Sir Brother Sun,

Who is the day through whom You give us light.

And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendour;

of You, Most High, he bears the likeness.

~Francis of Assisi~

Kenneth Davis

     The United States Navy (USN) is the maritime service branch of the United

States Armed Forces and one of the eight uniformed services of the United

States. It is the largest and most powerful navy in the world, with the

estimated tonnage of its active battle fleet alone exceeding the next 13 navies

combined, including 11 U.S. allies or partner nations as of 2015. It has the

highest combined battle fleet tonnage and the world's largest aircraft carrier

fleet, with eleven in service, two new carriers under construction, and five

other carriers planned.

     With 336,978 personnel on active duty and 101,583 in the Ready Reserve,

the U.S. Navy is the third largest of the U.S. military service branches in terms

of personnel. It has 290 deployable combat vessels and more than 3,700

operational aircraft as of June 2019. The U.S. Navy is part of the Department

of the Navy, alongside the U.S. Marine Corps, which is its coequal sister

service. The Department of the Navy is headed by the civilian Secretary of the

Navy. The Department of the Navy is itself a military department of the

Department of Defense, which is headed by the Secretary of Defense.

     Mission : To recruit, train, equip, and organize to deliver combat ready

Naval forces to win conflicts and wars while maintaining security and

deterrence through sustained forward presence. Mission statement of the

United States Navy : The U.S. Navy is a seaborne branch of the military of the

United States. The Navy's three primary areas of responsibility: The

preparation of naval forces necessary for the effective prosecution of war. The

maintenance of naval aviation, including land-based naval aviation, air

transport essential for naval operations, and all air weapons and air techniques

involved in the operations and activities of the Navy.

     The development of aircraft, weapons, tactics, technique, organization, and

equipment of naval combat and service elements. U.S. Navy training manuals

state that the mission of the U.S. Armed Forces is "to be prepared to conduct

prompt and sustained combat operations in support of the national interest."

The Navy's five enduring functions are sea control, power projection,

deterrence, maritime security, and sealift.

Should you know of a classmate who has not been acknowledged, please

forward their name to my attention....

Kenneth Davis

THOUGHT FOR CONSIDERATION

Sunrise offered a very beautiful spectacle;

the water was quite unruffled,

but the motion communicated by the tides

was so great that,

although there was not a breath of air stirring,

the sea heaved slowly with a grand and majestic motion.

~George Grey~

Kenneth Davis

     The United States Marine Corps (USMC), also referred to as

the United States Marines, is the maritime land force service

branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for

conducting expeditionary and amphibious operations through

combined arms, implementing its own infantry, armor, artillery,

aerial and special operations forces. The U.S. Marine Corps is

one of the eight uniformed services of the United States.

     Mission : As outlined in 10 U.S.C. § 5063 and as originally

introduced under the National Security Act of 1947, three

primary areas of responsibility for the Marine Corps are:

Seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and other land

operations to support naval campaigns; Development of tactics,

technique, and equipment used by amphibious landing forces in

coordination with the Army and Air Force; and such other

duties as the President or Department of Defense may direct.

Please notify me of additional classmates whom served in the

USMC.....

Curtis Farmer

The newsletter coupled with the snippets of our classmates has been a joy for me. So I appreciate your taking the time for those of us who had lost touch. Thanks Kenneth. 

Kenneth Davis

Words and pictures can work together

to communicate more powerfully

than either alone.

~William Albert Allard~

     Great to see your post on the website Curtis. It signifies to

others that you're alive and well and you appreciate the purpose

of this website. I'll attempt to keep posting until such time as we

run out of  megabytes, gigabytes, financial support or it's

overtaken by FaceBook proponents and enthusaist....for now the

best thing we have going for us, is that everyone doesn't

subscribe to that venue....therefore, I'll keep posting and

I applaud everyone who continues to participate...on behalf of

our known classmate veterans and this being Military

Appreciation Month, thank you for your service to this nation

and stay safe my friend....

Kenneth Davis

THOUGHT FOR CONSIDERATION

There's design, and there's art.

Good design is total harmony.

There's no better designer than nature

- if you look at a branch or a leaf, it's perfect.

It's all function.

Art is different. It's about emotion.

It's about suffering and beauty

- but mostly suffering!

~Diane von Furstenberg~

Kenneth Davis

     The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the

United States Armed Forces. It is one of the eight U.S. uniformed

services. Initially formed as a part of the United States Army on 1

August 1907, the USAF was established as a separate branch of the

U.S. Armed Forces on 18 September 1947 with the passing of the

National Security Act of 1947. It is the second youngest branch of the

U.S. Armed Forces and the fourth in order of precedence. The U.S. Air

Force articulates its core missions as air superiority, global integrated

intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, rapid global mobility,

global strike, and command and control.

     Along with conducting independent air operations, the U.S. Air

Force provides air support for land and naval forces and aids in the

recovery of troops in the field. As of 2017, the service operates more

than 5,369 military aircraft  and 406 ICBMs. It has a $156.3 billion

budget and is the second largest service branch, with 329,614 active

duty airmen, 172,857 civilian personnel, 69,056 reserve airmen, and

107,414 Air National Guard airmen.

     Missions : According to the National Security Act of 1947 (61 Stat.

502), which created the USAF: In general, the United States Air Force

shall include aviation forces both combat and service not otherwise

assigned. It shall be organized, trained, and equipped primarily for

prompt and sustained offensive and defensive air operations. The Air

Force shall be responsible for the preparation of the air forces

necessary for the effective prosecution of war except as otherwise

assigned and, in accordance with integrated joint mobilization plans,

for the expansion of the peacetime components of the Air Force to

meet the needs of war.

     Section 9062 of Title 10 US Code defines the purpose of the USAF

as: to preserve the peace and security, and provide for the defense, of

the United States, the Territories, Commonwealths, and possessions,

and any areas occupied by the United States; to support national

policy; to implement national objectives; to overcome any nations

responsible for aggressive acts that imperil the peace and security of

the United States.

     The five core missions of the Air Force have not changed

dramatically since the Air Force became independent in 1947, but they

have evolved and are now articulated as air superiority, global

integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, rapid global

mobility, global strike, and command and control. The purpose of all

of these core missions is to provide what the Air Force states as global

vigilance, global reach, and global power.

We must never forget why we have, and why we need our military. Our

armed forces exist solely to ensure our nation is safe, so that each and

every one of us can sleep soundly at night, knowing we have 'guardians

at the gate.' ~Allen West~

Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation,

sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly

appreciate those around you, and you'll soon find many others around

you. Truly appreciate life, and you'll find that you have more of it.

~Ralph Marston~

     Thank you, to the Soldiers, Sailors, Airman and Marines (ladies and

gentleman) on behalf of your BTW Class of 1970 classmates. "Let

There Be Peace" was the theme of our yearbook, so those of us who

served attempted to honor peace within ourselves as volunteers, for

various reasons. As I conclude this portion of the Military

Appreciation Month postings, I hope that it's been a joyous moment of

reflection. If anyone knows of members who served, but were not

acknowledged, please let me know....stay safe my friends...

Kenneth Davis

THOUGHT FOR CONSIDERATION

Gratitude makes sense of our past,

brings peace for today,

and creates a vision for tomorrow. 

~Melody Beattie~

Kenneth Davis

THOUGHT FOR CONSIDERATION

There are dark shadows on the earth,

but its lights

are stronger in the contrast.

~Charles Dickens~

Kenneth Davis

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

TO

BETTY BRIGHAM JAMES

AND

JULIA HARRIS DAVIS

One thing that we can do for each other is support each other. At one

point or another, we all go through trials and tribulations, so giving

your time is one way to help. ~Chris Mullin~

     Birthday greetings to Betty and Julia. For all of you Gemini’s out

there, these are the original two from our class. Once upon a time,

Benevolence was bountiful within the class as we supported one

another. Chris Mullin says the one thing that we can do for each other

is support each other. So if you see Betty riding around on her trike

today, flag her down and extend a benevolent greeting to her. Julia

hasn’t joined the website, so if you’re in the Atlanta area or you have

her contacts, wish her the same. I wish them both a Perry Joslin day

of celebration. May you celebrate like a true “GEMINI“…..enjoy your

day….stay safe my friends….

Kenneth Davis

Heading off the reservation for a for a few days.

May each of you

have a joyous and relaxing weekend…

stay safe, mask or no mask….

Kenneth Davis

We were born to die and we die to live.

As seedlings of God,

we barely blossom on earth;

we fully flower in heaven.

~Russell M. Nelson~

With sadness of spirit, I announce the transition of Mrs. Crystal

R. Watts, the daughter of our own Evelyn Sherrod Simpson.

Crystal transitioned Monday, May 31, 2021. Services for her

Celebration of Life have been arranged for Saturday, June 5,

2021 in Houston TX. Since most of us are not able to attend,

please send messages of condolence or sympathy cards to

Evelyn and her family at 14231 FM 1464 Road Apt 18101

Sugar Land, Texas 77498. Let us continue to extend prayers

on behalf of the Simpson and Watts families……

     No, we don't own our children. Our parental privilege is to

love them, to lead them, and to let them go. Irrespective of age,

we mourn for those loved and lost. Mourning is one of the

deepest expressions of pure love. Life is filled with detours and

dead ends, trials and challenges of every kind. Each of us has

likely had times when distress, anguish, and despair almost

consumed us.

~Russell M. Nelson~

Kenneth Davis

THOUGHT FOR CONSIDERATION

     After you have wept and grieved for your physical losses,

cherish the functions and the life you have left. Because if you've

found meaning in your life, you don't want to go back. You want

to go forward. The best way to deal with that is to live in

a fully conscious, compassionate, loving way. Don't

wait until you're on your deathbed to recognize that this is the

only way to live.

     Everything that gets born dies. When you look at it that way,

you can see how absurd it is that we individualize ourselves with

our fences and hoarded possessions. The most important

thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let

it come in.

~Morrie Schwartz~

Kenneth Davis

Kind words

not only lift our spirits in the moment they are given,

but they can linger with us over the years.

~Joseph B. Wirthlin~

Birthday Greetings To Marilyn Burton Wright

     Additionally Joseph stated that “We see ourselves in terms of

yesterday and today. Our Heavenly Father sees us in terms of

forever.” Today you’ve been blessed by Our Heavenly Father, to

achieve another milestone during this walk of life on earth. The

kind words you’ve spoke to others over the years, for whatever

reason, surely have been heard and lingered over the years and

brought grace and mercy to your days.

     As you celebrate today, may you be the recipient of kind

words, superabundant blessings and forever good tidings of 

great joy. Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions

friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last

lifetimes. (Joseph B. Wirthlin) While you mingle in the groove

of this birthday celebration, may you have a Chris Standring

Groovalicious type of day. May it start with the Gentle

Persuasion of our Heavenly Father, your family and

vaccinated friends…..enjoy your day and stay safe my friend…

forever…in case y'all wondering, that's Estella with the gentle

persuasion....

Kenneth Davis

Make it a habit to tell people thank you.

To express your appreciation,

sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return.

Truly appreciate those around you,

and you'll soon find many others around you.

Truly appreciate life,

and you'll find that you have more of it.

~Ralph Marston~

THANK YOU FAMILY!!!

     Thank you to everyone who reached out to check on your

classmate during my absence from the website. Your prayers,

text messages, calls and words of encouragement were

appreciated. One classmate even suggested sending the Calvary

out! I missed posting a Memorial Day tribute for our deceased

military members of the class, however, I was informed the

Military Appreciation recognition was thoroughly received.

Thank you once again, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines for

your service. We are truly blessed, mentally and physically.....

     Thank you Pat Ellis, Hellen Shaw, Estella and William Arnold

for your assistance with collecting the information concerning

Evelyn's daughter. Please don't forget to send messages of

condolence or a sympathy card. We no longer have a

benevolence committee, so each of us must become benevolent

as deemed appropriate. Here's an advance on tomorrow's

Thought For Consideration...

     The more generous we are, the more joyous we become. The

more cooperative we are, the more valuable we become. The

more enthusiastic we are, the more productive we become. The

more serving we are, the more prosperous we become. 

Happiness is an inside job. Feeling gratitude and not expressing

it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. God gave you a

gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say 'thank

you?????            ~William Arthur Ward~

Kenneth Davis

THOUGHT FOR CONSIDERATION 

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.

Every tomorrow has two handles.

We can take hold of it

with the handle of anxiety

or the handle of faith.

~Henry Ward Beecher~

Curtis Farmer

Kenneth, I hope your break was a relaxing one. I really appreciate the music and the tid bits concerning our classmates. Thanks to the newsletters, I'm closer to classmates now than when we attended. Bravo Zulu, to you for caring. Take care. Curtis (blue) Farmer

Kenneth Davis

Right Back At Cha BLUE !

     Just representing the Class of 1970. Thanks for

your post. Had a fantastic journey...Here's a little

something for ya, after a day of riding that haze gray

monster back and forth.....Time to Shuffle The

Deck, after a meal on the mess deck...you know what

I'm talking about....stay safe my friend....

Helen Suttles (Shaw)

Good Morning Kenneth,

Your thoughts for consideration are wonderful and uplifting.  Your work, your contribution to the Alumni Website is amazing 

Thank You

Kenneth Davis

THOUGHT FOR CONSIDERATION 

Flowers always make people better,

happier, and more helpful;

they are sunshine,

food and medicine for the soul.

~Luther Burbank~

“FROM MY BACKYARD MEMORIAL

GARDEN TO YOU ALL”

Kenneth Davis

Love and kindness are never wasted.

They always make a difference.

They bless the one who receives them,

and they bless you, the giver.

~Barbara De Angelis~

     Thank you Helen for your gracious words. It's

encouraging  to see the name of someone else posting to

the website. Kindness is uplifting and encouraging. The

"Thoughts For Consideration" are posted to make a

difference and to provoke "Love and Kindness" within our

class. As Barbara stated, love and kindness are never

wasted. We are blessed as the receiver and blessed as the

giver. Your posting today has made a difference....stay safe

my friend...stay encouraged, be blessed....

Kenneth Davis

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