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From "Cranking" to Coffee: My Rebellious Navy Retirement Story

Navy retirement stories and the reality of life as a Fire Controlman (FC). Today on IFF, I’m sharing how I handled my final 18 months on a carrier and why I was ready to leave the military. Welcome to another Scuttlebutt here on Ivey’s Family Factotum! It's a smoky afternoon near the Oklahoma border, and while the wind is picking up, I wanted to sit down and answer a request from the comments: Story Time. In this episode, I dive into the end of my 20-year Navy career. I talk about the "Dream Sheet" vs. reality, dealing with a difficult detailer, and the culture shock of being sent to a carrier for the first time as a 19-year First Class Petty Officer. From being a Fire Controlman (FC) to the unexpected world of "cranking" in the Mess Decks (MSX), I’m sharing the raw, unedited truth about my headspace during those final months. We also touch on the leadership that changed my experience—specifically a Master Chief who understood what "here to retire" actually meant. If you've ever served or are curious about military life, this one is for you. #NavyStories #MilitaryRetirement #Scuttlebutt #IFF #FireControlman #VeteranStories #NavyLife #USNavy #IveysFamilyFactotum #StoryTime #MilitaryLife Chapters 00:00 A Smoky Afternoon Scuttlebutt 00:41 Burn Bans and Oklahoma Fires 03:31 Navy Story Time: The Last Command 04:14 What is a Fire Controlman (FC)? 05:10 The "Dream Sheet" and the Detailer 07:55 Life in the Yards: Carrier Reality 09:12 The 18-Month Retirement Mindset 10:48 First Day Troubles & Captain’s Mast 12:35 Dealing with Difficult Leadership 13:54 What is "Cranking"? (Mess Decks Duty) 15:58 Meeting the Master Chief 17:35 "Enjoy Your Coffee": The Final 4 Months 19:15 The Reality of Advancing in the Navy Remember to Always thank a Veteran, Not only on Veterans Day!