Diego Garcia day 2 Part 2

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Diego Day 2 part 2

Captain Rucker gave a fantastic tour.

 “GO BIG LAND!” that’s the battle call for our boys and girls on the USS EMORY S. LAND: CMC (Command Master Chief) Rucker- looks like my buddy Jason. He ran us a tour of the ship (never say boat- boats go on ships.. I learned the hard way) it was an excellent tour. He was funny, charismatic, exciting, and full of information. We saw all the inner workings of the Emory in about 2 hours (I should say what we need to see). It is a “Green Ship,” meaning they take care of all their own stuff, and they have been that way for over 15 years. The ship can make in their shops anything they or a submarine would need. We saw the home of twelve hundred people, the HELO LANDING Area, a 1950’s dinner that won 4 awards for their food and atmosphere. We ate purple yam ice cream (tastes like cake batter), Gym, Laundry and can tend up to 4 subs on each side at once (8 subs total). They can build, repair anything on a sub (floating shop class, decompression chamber, and explained how an address works on a ship and so much more.

Here is where they “Stear” the ship

Helicopter landing pad

Don’t touch that, Kevin!!!

View from Captains Seat

I wouldn’t trust us on the ship.

Captain Merrill and his crew, “Go Big Land.”

LEFT: EMORY S. LAND painting behind the captain- He built this baby


LEFT BELOW: The Library


 This ship was commissioned in the late 70’s I believe. It is one of 2 Sub tending ships around but is the only one who has civilians and Navy personnel on board at all times. The vessel was built by Emory Scott Land. He made most ships, it seems. The head man, the big cheese, was a fantastic guy Commanding Officer: Captain Merril. He started as a submariner in the 80’s and now has a large office in Emory. He Reminded me to allot of Dr. Drew, very mellow and relaxed.

I’m posing with the wrong guy from scooby doo! Zoinks!

Showtime- The shows are great I think we all enjoy the sailors, Rucker gave such a great tour, The navy police where amazing, hung out with the k-9’s and saw the B-52s- today was worth being exhausted at the show. Captain Rucker Presented us with Hats and Photos of the Emory- this was so awesome. 


We found out there is a transvestite on the island who is a local celebrity named yum yum. I may be the only comic on the show not making fun of yum yum, I don’t need to be killed in the middle of the night by a Philippiano transvestite. The show was great, I love working with Armed forces entertainment and the MWR. Kelley really keeps us busy, which I like allot. After the shows we end up loaded and eating in the island room. What a great gig and a great day.