It only changed it a notch up.
The preferred term is "squids"..@MarkB has changed my negative perception of swabbies.
But we all share equal disdain for sea-going bellhops.
The preferred term is "squids"..
No beards allowed when I was in.
A shame. It was a great tradition afforded as a status symbol of rank in some instances.No beards allowed when I was in.
Only 70's pornstaches allowed..A shame. It was a great tradition afforded as a status symbol of rank in some instances.
Hence my poor perception.Only 70's pornstaches allowed..
I do remember seeing the U.S.S. Ron Jeremy docking during fleet week.Only 70's pornstaches allowed..
Engineer?
My 1SG used to say, “Why would you cultivate under your nose what grows wild on your a**”?Only 70's pornstaches allowed..
Electronics Technician.. I maintained the ship's HF Comms platform (ship to aircraft communications). I was the work center supervisor for that group and also the ship's portable comms for security and flight deck operations. There were over 1,000 of those bastards we had to keep track of and hunt down for periodic maintenance.Engineer?
Outstanding.Electronics Technician.. I maintained the ship's HF Comms platform (ship to aircraft communications). I was the work center supervisor for that group and also the ship's portable comms for security and flight deck operations. There were over 1,000 of those bastards we had to keep track of and hunt down for periodic maintenance.
I guess it’s harder for the sharks to see.After I got out they came out with a Naval blue / gray cammo which I still don't get..
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