Imagine being seventeen, fresh from a small Ohio town, and stepping into the sprawling, disciplined, and often chaotic world of the U.S. Navy. It’s 1955. The world is rebuilding, and a young man named Bud Hunton is about to embark on an adventure that will shape the rest of his life. This is the true story captured in his powerful new book, “Life in the Navy,” a compelling memoir that pulls back the curtain on two decades of service, from the decks of destroyers to the shores of foreign lands.
This isn’t just a history lesson; it’s a time machine. Hunton takes readers from his first, nervously chosen tattoo in a Milwaukee parlor to the moment he shook hands with Princess Grace Kelly during a change-of-command ceremony in Monaco. He shares the gritty reality of life at sea—the “bouncing bobby” USS Robert H. McCard rocking violently in stormy seas, the unique camaraderie of the Chief’s Mess, and the sobering duty of treating wounded Marines.
With a storyteller’s eye for detail, Hunton recounts the humor and the hardship. He remembers the street-smart lessons learned in Chicago’s “Loop,” the surreal experience of having his watch stolen in Naples—the “city of thieves”—and the simple, profound joy of receiving a photo from his wife, Bev, and their four daughters while deployed for months in the Mediterranean. These are the moments that define a sailor’s life, moments of laughter, loss, and lifelong friendship.
“Life in the Navy” is more than a collection of sea stories. It’s a portrait of an era and a testament to the personal growth forged in the crucible of service. Hunton candidly discusses his struggles with PTSD, his journey from a high-school dropout to a Chief Petty Officer with three college degrees, and the enduring love story with his wife, Bev, that weathered long separations and built a family spanning seventeen grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
This book is for anyone who has ever served, for history buffs captivated by the mid-century
American experience, or for any reader who appreciates a deeply human story of resilience and adventure. It’s a firsthand account of a world most will never see, told with the authenticity and wit that can only come from someone who lived it.
“Life in the Navy” is now available for purchase on Amazon in paperback and eBook formats. Don’t miss your chance to embark on this unforgettable journey.
About the Author:
Bud W. Hunton is a retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer who served his country for twenty years. After his military career, he became a college educator, instilling in his students the value of lifelong learning. A prolific writer, “Life in the Navy” is his thirteenth published book, following his well-received “Navy Blue” series. He and his wife, Beverly, have been married for 65 years.
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