William M. Trently

Snapshot: Ship's Dentists William M. Trently

It's not just a job. It's an adventure. This book is a snapshot of an adventure in the United States Navy Dental Corps. You will be introduced to a nautical and military culture that has its own language and rich traditions. You will treat patients at the world's largest naval base. You will go to sea aboard an aircraft carrier, travel to exotic foreign shores, spend time in a shipyard, and board a Soviet warship during the Cold War. You will find camaraderie and patriotism, and a love of and fascination with the sea.