No booze for you: Drinking banned for U.S. Navy sailors in Japan

http://www.mcclatchydc.com ^ | 6/6/16

[BBell]

U.S. Navy sailors in Japan can say goodbye to their sake.

Following an alleged drunk driving incident by a 21-year-old Petty Officer 2nd Class Aimee Mejia, the Navy announced Monday that drinking alcohol would be banned for all 19,000 personnel in Japan.

Imbibing will be banned both on and off base, and sailors will no longer be able to freely leave their bases. Leaving base grounds will be allowed only for running necessary errands, or commuting from an off-base home.

"These measures are not taken lightly," said Rear Adm. Matthew Carter. "For decades, we have enjoyed a strong relationship with the people of Japan. It is imperative that each sailor understand how our actions affect that relationship, and the U.S.-Japan alliance as a whole."

Mejia’s vehicle allegedly crossed the center line on a freeway on the island of Okinawa before striking two other vehicles. She was not injured in the crash, but two people in the other cars were.

[BerryDingle]

Where the term “field day” comes from. I don’t know how old the term is, probably since WW-I. Whenever an Army unit went out on bivouac or out in the field, there were many more new hookers available to other troops. The expression for “we’re going to have fun with this” was “we’re going to have a field day”.

[GATOR NAVY]

I seriusly doubt the Admiral consulted the Master Chief on this.

I beg to differ. By the time they reach the Fleet/Force Command Master Chief level they have been completely emasculated and are no less political than the flag officers they work for.