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Old 01-04-11, 05:51 PM   #50
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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen View Post
Really. You are insinuating that this type of behavior is beneficial to combat readiness. Very well, I will concede the point. In fact, I will go a step further in suggesting that combat readiness could be increased by the regular distribution of liquor and permissibility of personal firearms onboard. I will have none of this sissy pseudo-machismo. I want the wild west on the seas; booze, gunfights, gambling, spitoons, whorehouses.
Actually they do allow a bit of alcohol if the ship has been out of port for an extended period. You're not allowed a personal stash, but I remember 2 cans of 3.2 beer after we we're out of Olongapo for 90 days (which knocked me flat on my butt).

I believe it's in the regs.
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