USS Midway 1979. I was in the catwalk. I was told to shoot our shotline across and down to the forward top of supply ship. My aim was good but I didn't adjust to the heavy wind. There were six khaki dresses guys against a steel wall getting some sun. My projectile hit this wall sending them running for their lives. It took me two more times till I hit the right target. I thought I was in real trouble. But my boss didn't say a thing except bad day huh? Yes I said. Next time I shot all went well. I can still see those guys running. Not funny at the time but now I laugh about it.

- Gary J.