Prior to the start of the war in the Philippines, Ross Hofmann was stationed at the Cavite Navy Supply Yard. The experiences the author shares include operations as a supply officer in preparation with a possible war with Japan. One unique experience is the hauling of food to storage areas. One of the author’s co-workers named Red, points out that “the smaller buildings are our storage warehouses. Some hold hardware and spare parts, but the bulk of them hold provisions”. The author also states “I had supplied materials to real fighting ships…”. Storage of supplies is not something that people often consider including in a memoir but this is unique in that it details the life of a naval supply officer.