[rottndog]

How do the subs stay at sea almost all the time it there is no off crew?

At Sea priority #1--get on station and patrol, and stay there as long as possible or until relieved.

In Port priority #1--Get back out to sea to relieve another boat.


I can't tell you how many times we pulled into port just long enough to effect repairs and required maintenance, and then turned right back around and got back out to sea. Many times we were in just for a few hours. That's the life of an SSN submariner--very intense and fast paced, and absolutely unrelenting.

I have nothing but the deepest respect and admiration for those that stuck it out longer than I did, and I have absolutely no regrets for having served. I would gladly do it again.

[justshutupandtakeit]

I only wish other Americans knew and respected the sacrifices of these men and their families.