On Tue, 12 Nov 2019 11:20:40 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:


or at least I thought so ...

21 minute video of life on a modern Arleigh Burke class DDG.

Jobs, daily routine, inspections, living quarters, recreation, etc.

Brought back memories of being on a Navy "small ship" except everything
is much more modern, living quarters are better and the sailors today
are far more professional, IMO. Plus, there are females aboard.

Got a kick out of the female Electronics Technician (PO3). The ET
rating on a small ship is an "everything tech" due to the small
crew and necessity of being able to fix anything. That hasn't changed.

well done and interesting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBpU8oU7Ny8

Nice! I had a chance to ride on a destroyer out of San Diego with a Navy Reserve unit. I met the XO
during a shindig in San Diego, and he offered me a ride. But, playing softball I busted a bone in my
hand and cracked a kneecap. With casts on an arm and leg, I became unqualified to go for the ride.
I've regretted that softball game ever since then!