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Redleg

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9. Indeed it is hard work

Reply to Tbear (Original post)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 01:00 PM

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As a former soldier, my only experience with the Navy was going aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise in the late 80s for a tour and bumping my head on several objects in the ship (I am 6 feet 4 inches tall). I tried to imagine working in the close quarters of a ship and was glad I was an Army field artilleryman instead.

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Really interesting description. Thanks. thought crime Wednesday #7

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join the navy and see the world. msongs Wednesday #14

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