My Mom Introduced Me as Her “Disappointment”—The Navy Captain Looked Again and Saluted

through the speakers, then my voice came through clear.

“Request heading change to 162 degrees. Wind shifting southeast, current heading compromised.”

A pause. Then another voice—older, authoritative, unmistakable.

“Proceed 162 degrees. Confirmed. Godspeed, Wells.”

The room froze. A young officer looked at Admiral Haskins with wide eyes. “Sir, that’s your continue reading …