Posted on 06/05/2016 9:39:51 PM PDT by Ronin
I didn’t have a problem with any of the locals, but then again, I also never expected the locals to cater to me. Just acted like a visitor and all was well. Learned the language and customs and went for making the best of it.
I taught a few English speaking classes during the week, bartender at a local spot a few more, and sold cars to incoming airman; so yes, there were plenty of opportunities to earn money on the side. Three years of it and I was able to pay for 2 1/2 years of school when I got out and still partied hard.
I get your point. I would say an ass on shore leave is not the same severity as a guy who screws up and loses a submarine full of people.
Ikmow,others may argueit but I say they are not the same in severity or context. Battle conditions arent the same as off duty personal screw ups.
Wow! What a wild night he had. Some folks get drunk and fall asleep, others might as well be drinking a case of Red Bull
They are not the same. But discipline ashore is vital for disciplone at sea.
A screw up on shore will still be a screw up at sea. Been there done that, got the t-shirt.
Great idea, right?
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