March Anson and Scoot Bailey of the U.S. Navy

"March Anson and Scoot Bailey of the U.S. Navy" by Marshall McClintock is a tale set in the middle of the last century that follows the diverging paths of two young friends in the U.S. Navy as World War II rages. March and Scoot begin their journey on a cruiser and wrestle with their different ambitions and worries about what lies ahead. March, with his focused determination, sets his sights on the silent and dangerous world of submarines, while Scoot, always chasing excitement, dreams of soaring through the skies as a pilot. As they leave ship life behind, their contrasting personalities and aspirations shape their experiences as officers amidst a backdrop of conflict and the challenges of growing up during wartime.