About the Author Jeff Hobrath has been illustrating for the Navy since his enlistment in 1982. He retired as a Chief in 2002 and is currently working as Creative Director for a defense contractor, KR Systems, providing graphic art to NAVAIR and other commands around globe. Jeff is best known for his work on NavyChief.com which he founded in 1997. His cartoons can be seen regularly in the Navy's safety magazines Approach and Sea & Shore. Jeff was the first person ever to become an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop while serving on active duty in the armed forces.