[GreyHoundSailor]

I do believe that was rule number one, followed closely by an explanation of the benefits of membership in the JOPA (junior officer protection association).

[LonePalm]

I had forgotten about JOPA. It was a long term running joke in our wardroom.

Meals were generally a riot as both the COs & XOs (had two of each on my first ship) were very big on "lofty and witty conversation with extra credit for puns and other word plays."

"Ceterum censeo Islam esse delendam."

Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)