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To: connectthedots
Thanks it brings back warm memories like trying for your 3.5 hours of sleep each 24 hour cycle, during daylight and the temp is 100 and the humidity is 100%. The ship is moving and crashing through waves, and there are 100 Hells Angels banging on the pipes, the equipment and the side of the ship~!

The thing that is missing in the article or I missed it, is: While at sea, you realize that your ship is really a sea going prison that is harder to escape than Alcatraz!

In the old Navy, the only part of the ship that had air conditioning were areas with electronic gear. Then take the ship and operate in out of Gitmo with high humidity naturally and high temps naturally!

Having said the above! Go Navy! The history channel had a great two part series on the history and tradition of our Navy since 1776! Our Navy has protected and served this country for 225 years. This current war again shows the ability and capability of our Navy, and the great sailors who live the life highlighted in this article!

71 posted on 11/02/2001 7:34:26 AM PST by Grampa Dave
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To: Grampa Dave
Never been in the service, and I know this thread is mostly for fun, but on a more serious note, I would just like to say a big THANK YOU for all you guys have done, putting up with flying deck chairs, and such, protecting all of our freedom. Thanks guys!
72 posted on 11/02/2001 8:21:23 AM PST by 2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten
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