Sŭbmarine-ër: 30 Years of Hijinks & Keeping the Fleet Afloat

      After thirty years in the Navy, Jerry Pait—who calls himself “a brutally honest person”—tells it all. I’ve never read an autobiography quite like this, one that lets us feel what it is really like to serve as an enlisted man and officer in the Navy. At times adventurous and humorous, the author describes how he physically risked his life underwater and also discovered that a Soviet spy had moved right across the street from him. Want to know what caused the tragic explosion of the Challenger in 1986? Lieutenant Commander Pait reveals this as well as how it felt to almost die when an engine ignited. On occasion, he will even turn playful and pull the reader’s leg. Sŭbmarine-ër is an inspiring, heart-warming, and heart-wrenching memoir by an authentic American hero.

•  Professor John B. Rosenman
  Norfolk State University Author of The Inspector of the Cross Series 

      SŬBMARINE-ËR, Lt. Cmdr. Jerry Pait's semi-autobiographical history of his thirty years in and around the U.S. Navy’s submarine fleet, shows us a side of naval operations rarely seen by outsiders, or indeed even many insiders. His highly entertaining anecdotal style kept me reading through his tales of events whether light-hearted or tragic (and there are both here). I highly recommend this book to anyone with even a passing interest in the subject matter, it’s a great read! 

•  Alastair Mayer
  Author of The T-Space Series 

    SŬBMARINE-ËR is so interesting and brings back so many memories, I hate to put it down. At one time while I was in, there were five of us from Hamlet and Rockingham in the submarine service. The book looks great and I am so proud of you.

•  Nelson Gainey
  USS Nathan Hale (SSBN-623)
  USS Sennet (SS-408) 

     Cold war veterans will love this exciting submarine adventure! Dr. Williscroft brings readers along for a thrilling odyssey in which engaging characters experience the danger, passion and complexity of the underwater warrior’s world!

• Navy Capt. Kathleen Hoff
  Arctic Explorer

     An exciting look into Cold War submarine espionage...I was completely riveted to the book’s suspense and action...amazingly based on true events. It was incredible to read about isolated, underwater hand-to-hand battles that took place in secret during the Cold War... Highly recommend!

• Marc Weitz, Past President
  The Adventurers’ Club of Los Angeles

     Wow, what a life. You are one of the strongest men that I have ever met.

•  Paul Kenard 

     I had many occurrences to work with you during my years at the Cape beginning as one of only two First-Class Missile Technicians at NOTU and eventually retiring as the Documentation Engineering Manager at Lockheed with twenty-two of my total of thirty-four years (NOTU, VITRO, SP205 and Lockheed). Never once did I ever hear anyone say a discouraging word about you. In fact, just the opposite. You were an officer and a gentleman—as well as a true professional. It was an absolute pleasure to know and work with you. I might also add, those individuals I know whom you mentioned in SŬBMARINE-ËR were just as you described them.

• Bruce A. Campbell

      Really enjoy your stories in SŬBMARINE-ËR. A different perspective.

• Dan Jackson Jr.

      Your stories in SŬBMARINE-ËR are awesome. Some of the best I’ve ever read. I feel like I’m there when I read them.

• Séán Núnléy

      Love your stories. Thanks.

• Everett J. Goff

      Thank you for the great story. I enjoyed reading SŬBMARINE-ËR.

• Richard R. Beauregard

      SŬBMARINE-ËR is excellent writing. I could envision the whole story. Amazing! Thanks for beautiful memories of the early 80s.

• Teri Jean

      Great story telling! SŬBMARINE-ËR brought back many memories of so long ago. Thanks for sharing, Brother!

• Ron Griffith

      Wow! Sounds very stressful. Bravo Zulu, Sir!!!

• Glenn E. Oaks

      Outstanding story. Me, I could barely get through quals. You are a credit to America, Sir.

• Barry Corkery

      Thank you my brother for your wonderful stories in SŬBMARINE-ËR. Sharing the committed love you have for Dee says more than anyone can imagine in this world. You sure have been given a life time of trials and tribulations in the chapters of your life.

• Steve Aumen Sr.

      After all the joy you’ve brought us through SŬBMARINE-ËR, I am in your debt for the reality you presented us. Now, after reading the last chapter, you are in our prayers.

• Bob Dobbe