[Desron13]

OK, we now have the first all female sub crew. Anyone want to make a prediction how long it will take to have the first all gay sub crew? My guess is not long. I'm third generation Navy and fifth generation military. I wont be encouraging my son to continue the tradition. By the time he's old enough it would be like encouraging him to join a San Francisco bath house. Time to start keeping the powder dry at home. Makes me sick to my stomach!

[Strategerist]

THE STORY IS NOT REPEAT NOT TRUE.

This has already been pointed out in a post by someone earlier in the thread but everyone was, of course, were too busy enjoying being outraged to have noticed. Another egregious case of media incompetence; for a site where everyone proclaims they hate the "mainstream media" people sure seem to blindly believe obviously mistaken stories a lot.

See this comment on the original story on The Hill website by the SUBFOR PAO:

Hello, this is the Public Affairs Officer for Submarine Forces. The USS ILLINOIS will not have an all female crew. Today the First Lady accepted sponsorship of the USS ILLINOIS and she met with the group of female Submariners that have already reported to Submarines. This group is the first for the US Navy. Currently we have females serving on some ballistic and guided missile Submarines. The USS ILLINOIS will be a Virginia class Submarine. At this time, we do not have any females serving on SSNs. Tried to call your agency to correct, but received an answering machine.