The Night a USS Destroyer Firework Lit Up the Sky
You haven't really lived until you've seen a uss destroyer firework display reflecting off the dark, gray hull of a massive warship during a summer celebration. There's just something about the contrast between that heavy, cold steel and the ephemeral bursts of color in the night sky that makes you stop and stare. It isn't just about the pyrotechnics; it's about the sheer scale of the scene. When you're standing on a pier or sitting on a folding chair at a harbor, watching those shells explode right above a vessel built for battle, the atmosphere changes. It's not your typical backyard sparkler situation. ...