glumbert

Dear thatpothead and skagit69er, I'm not exactly sure on your stand with this video. I am a retired squirt w/14 years sea time. I did most of that on small boys and all except one was FDNF. I respect fellow shipmates for pulling this together, did you notice the different ranks who contributed to this ? This shows a unity that most civies will never imagine, let alone experience. I applaud these squids for their endeavor, 6-9 month deployments, with 12-18 hour workdays, can be very hard. I remember when I did not sleep for 5 days, when I did get a chance to sleep, I just could not.
Yes, We volunteered, but until you actually do 105 days out, on a flattop (HVU), you'll never understand. The stress can build up very quickly, therefore the leaders must see this and nip it in the bud. The US Navy does not allow alcohol onboard, only after 55 days at sea, then the crew may get 2 beers, but the CO has the final call.
The hardest part of a deployment, for squids and other military brethen with children/love ones, is when you finally get a chance to call home. You are only 2 months into a 7 month deployment and they ask "When are you coming home ?"
My final comment is about all the ground pounders, everyone in harm's way, regardless of their service. I pray everyday that the families who have lost or recieved back an severely wounded LOVED ONES can look to the future and make the best of it. I can not remember which war it was, but there is a saying "REMEMBERED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN".

You're kidding? These guys are working 12 hours a day seven days a week, and I think it's cool that they've found time to put this together while still maintaining optempo. And working on a flight deck is one of the most dangerous jobs in the military.

And as far as the "senior officer seeing this", the skipper and the XO were in the video.

You effing civilians have no clue. Tis why I can't wait to get back in after I finish college.

I am glad they have the time to have fun. They deserve it.

Not even you don't have a clue of what the Navy is all about,but you gave yourself the right to judge others. When what you should be considering is the fact that you have freedom of speech while others stand the watch. For your information when I go to the beauty salon on base army and marine members are doing their toe nails,manicure,changing their hair color, oh and waxing their eyebrows. whoever you are your will never see a sailor doing that. Nonetheless, just because they do that does not mean they are gay.
and by the way ximidar this video would've not make it to this page without seniors approval.

asailorswifePosted just nowi cant stand it when people criticise the men and women in the armed forces. my husband is in the navy and you know what i think they all deserve to do stuff like this because i gave him up for you. i havent seen or heard from him in five months. what the hell did you give up?

I am a civilian. This is the best thing I have seen on the internet in a long time. GO NAVY You Guys and Girls need to have fun some time. Finally something positive about a controversial war. The media just gives us negative info.