In this episode of the Dead Foot Diver Podcast, we sit down with the legendary former Navy Captain, Bobby Scholley. Captain Scholley shares her remarkable journey as one of the first women to command a surface vessel in the US Navy and her groundbreaking accomplishments in Navy diving. From her unexpected beginnings in central Illinois to leading significant salvage operations like the recovery of TWA Flight 800 and the USS Monitor, Captain Scholley recounts the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. We also discuss her involvement with the Women Divers Hall of Fame and the organization's efforts to support and mentor the next generation of divers. Join us as we dive deep into the history, struggles, and achievements of women in Navy diving.

00:00 Introduction to the Dead Foot Diver Podcast

00:08 Meet Bobby Scholley: A Trailblazer in Navy Diving

00:56 Bobby's Early Life and Entry into the Navy

06:07 First Assignment and Discovering Navy Diving

10:19 Challenges and Triumphs in Dive School

17:08 Integration and Acceptance in the Navy Diving Community

23:04 Advanced Diving Techniques and Personal Preferences

26:02 Major Salvage Operations: TWA Flight 800 and USS Coal

30:57 High-Stakes Salvage Operation

32:24 Challenges of Deep Sea Diving

33:42 Emotional and Mental Toll on Divers

36:40 Introduction to the USS Monitor Expedition

44:15 Significance of the Monitor's Artifacts

49:07 Women Divers Hall of Fame

51:27 Veterans and Diving

56:18 Celebrating 50 Years of Women in Navy Diving

01:04:26 Conclusion and Call to Action

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