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Firefighters deserve even more praise... in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

I spent 6 hours today, drilling on my ship. Not an uncommon thing supposedly... but I spent today on the fire fighting team. I'm required to put on the boots, flash gear (gloves and neck/face guard) mask, SCBA tanks, and the dreaded FFE... The FFE is a full body, fire resistant insulation suit, meant to act as a wearable sauna; of at least this is what it f

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You mean I flooded it again?? in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

A loud blaring alarm goes off and I suddenly sit strait up in my rack... promptly slamming my head into a 2 inch pipe that goes right above me; and before I even think about it I'm out of the rack and putting my shoes on... I hear over the 1-MC "Flooding reported in Berthing 7, all free hands come to Duty" I continue to put on my shoes, throw my coveralls o

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Reply to One in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I give about every 3 months.. or close to that... the local Corpseman just tells me I'm able to give again so I do. I don't have one of those rare blood types, but just one of the really really common ones that they always seem to be able to use more of. Thanks to all you others who give also.

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Reply to All aboard are bored.. in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

No, that was before my time. Kinda lucky really... Lot of good men died in that accident. What'sa "GQ Drill"? "You will put on and remove this Armani suit 20 times in the

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Reply to Texas Ranch House in Entertainment JoeUser Forums

I'd love to do it.. Doesn't sound too much different than the situation I'm living in now LoL.. cept no Dr. Pepper.... that might hold me back if anything...

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Reply to How easy is it to become widely-read and appreciated at JU? in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Well.. I've learned that you can draw readers to even my poorly written ramblings by just saying your in the Navy... It's a type of 'association' thing, about how others can relate to what you write and such which makes it easier for them to respond. It's also easier to become popular here by responding to other people's posts in a coherant and thoughtful way. When you respond thoughtfully to someone, they will appreciate the time you took an

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Reply to All aboard are bored.. in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

What kind of ship are you on anyway? I was on The Forrestal. Wow,that's quite a historic Carrier to have been on... Were you on it during the time of their nasty accident? I'm currently on DDG57 Mitscher, a Destroyer based out of Norfolk. Not even near half the size of your old ship but mine

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Reply to All aboard are bored.. in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

Hey, I used to make a lot of extra cash on the ship. Between poker games (I'm a superior poker player), loans at $10 for $20, and selling candy I had "care packaged" to me, I made a killing. You have to be creative. Well those would be good ideas for when the ship is out of port... but when it's inport

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All aboard are bored.. in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

Yes life aboard a ship is boring... well at least when you have no money to go out on the town, or to even buy a coke.... Let's not forget duty... ugh... Duty is boring.. necessary but boring... Luckly right now I have this building where we can get free internet access, watch free movies, and play pool for free also. Though it's really not

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Reply to Act like a lady! in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

I think I've already been on ship too long... heard enough farting and belching in the last week to last me a few lifetimes. Admitedly though.. it just doesn't go right at all.. male or female.... Though.. there was this one fart contest in boot camp....... *laughs*

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Reply to Check in, and I flood the room... in Misc JoeUser Forums

I remember the good ole coffin locker. I always like to have the middle rack as when I opened it up all of my stuff was right there in front of me, easily accessable. Ship life can definately be interesting :: Someday... Someday... when I get some seniority on this ship.. (and I'll be on it 5 years... L

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Check in, and I flood the room... in Misc JoeUser Forums

Nothing more fun than the first few days on your new ship. You check in, get your bunk, and then are supposed to run around doing a check in sheet... I've yet to start on it... I actually had to bug my chief to finally be able to get it... It's one of those things that I knew where to go to get, but is 'rude' to do without a sponser or higher ranking person with you.

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Reply to Air Force? Bah.. I Went Sailor.. in Misc JoeUser Forums

Can you tell us what ship you are stationed aboard? I'm to be stationed very soon on DDG 57 Mitscher, A 10 year old Destroyer. Sorry for the slow time of the responce. Am trying to cram all the fun I can into my leave that I can and havn't devoted much of my freetime to the computer.

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Reply to Me, Myself, and I in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Well, the 'I like Potatoes' thing was kinda a jab at my former VP Quayle... And damn... I like stalkers... You can understand though.... I have been told, and do believe, that those married to the military suffer more. I know I myself have suffered the pains of see'ing my friends leave station to another ship or port etc... but for wives it's has to be more painful... They are there in support and love of their 'Sailor' and they h

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Reply to Questions about love in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Poor Dear Sally... I feel your pain deeply, since it's the same thing for me, cept from the male perspective. I definately agree that many of us guys are scumbags... and in truth it works both ways. Many women are just as scumbag'ish as the men, you probably just don't notice it because you are on the female side yourself. I can't give you a direct 100% answer though... no one can. You have to find that answer, and how it

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Reply to Air Force? Bah.. I Went Sailor.. in Misc JoeUser Forums

Thnk you for your service!! And thank you too, PareTed2k. My brother is in the Army and I know just how much they go through. Any service to our cause is a good service in my opinion. <TD class=

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Reply to Air Force? Bah.. I Went Sailor.. in Misc JoeUser Forums

Well admitedly a nice shore duty post would be grand.. but I havn't had that luck yet myself Nothing pathetic either btw.. and sadly (but for good reasons) we can't have beer on the 'SHIP' (I'll exscuse you since you have a squid hubby LoL). When your in control of literally a billion dollars worth of equipment

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Me, Myself, and I in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

I'm now up to 5 gay friends, (men and women) and uhm.. maybe uhm.. lets just say a LOT of friends. Joining any military branch will give you a LOT of friends. You may say great, good social networking, but it's not as good as it sounds. You meet all these people, get to know them.. then bam, you or them get transfered and they are now gone. It can suck maj

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Air Force? Bah.. I Went Sailor.. in Misc JoeUser Forums

Well.. Long time no see.. I posted long long ago.. that I was going to join the Air Force. I do highly respect my high flying friends.. but after some thinking and talking to relatives, I chose to go Navy. Hoorah Navy!! ... is the best way to sum it up. I love it here. I'm now Navy through and through. Though I do admit the living quarters could

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Reply to Dharma's Weekly Whine in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Hmmm.. I know this isn't complete.. but it gave me a great idea... I think I'm going to have to start writing an article called "Here's your cheese"

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