U.S. Navy to Probe Lewd Videos Shown to Carrier Crew

Gerald · 01-03-11, 09:09 AM

NORFOLK, Virginia – The Navy said Sunday it will investigate "clearly inappropriate" videos broadcast to the crew of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in which a top officer of the ship used gay slurs, mimicked masturbation and opened the shower curtain on women pretending to bathe together.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/01/02...est=latestnews

Note: Published January 02, 2011

Oberon · 01-03-11, 09:45 AM

I'm no homophobe, but hasn't this sort of thing been done on naval ships of just about all nations before? Navy humour (heck, most military humour full stop, particularly at squaddie level) is traditionally ribald, and if you don't have a thick skin, well, surely you picked the wrong career?

Although, not actually been there myself in terms of military service, so I can't say anything for definite, so I'll leave the real talking to those who have and are.

Takeda Shingen · 01-03-11, 09:56 AM

When I saw this story, I asked myself why it is that some people who are very successful would risk everything by not only doing something potentially damaging, but putting it on tape? Even if this was something that others around me were doing, I would never place my career in jeopardy by taking part in it, especially if others were complaining. The Navy may not have done anything about it by itself, but once leaked, you just knew that they would have to act, and having a recording of it is just a timebomb waiting to go off.

Growler · 01-03-11, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

... a top officer of the ship used gay slurs, mimicked masturbation and opened the shower curtain on women pretending to bathe together.

I'd reckon that this is the part they're going to look at most closely - that a top officer was directly involved.

Gerald · 01-03-11, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Growler

I'd reckon that this is the part they're going to look at most closely - that a top officer was directly involved.

If you do these things, and also is an officer who will lead the way for others with respect and mines, where he may stand his caste.

August · 01-03-11, 11:03 AM

His career is over.

Growler · 01-03-11, 11:07 AM

Oh, hell yes, his Naval career is toast. But he'll make a ton on rights to his side of the story.

TLAM Strike · 01-03-11, 11:40 AM

ID posted the video that was leaked to the Virgina Pilot.

http://www.informationdissemination....vie-night.html

Personally I thought it was hilarious.

I can't wait for the DVD Box Set!

nikimcbee · 01-03-11, 05:38 PM

I didn't see anything wrong with the video:

MaddogK · 01-03-11, 06:23 PM

Maybe someone's offended the Cdr. only gave the 2 boys in the shower 5 minutes, and said nothing to the guy/girl in the shower.

...Maybe it was 'little XO'

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,212 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	His career is over. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Oh, hell yes, his Naval career is toast. But he'll make a ton on rights to his side of the story. __________________ At Fiddler’s Green, where seamen true When here they’ve done their duty The bowl of grog shall still renew And pledge to love and beauty.

01-03-11, 11:40 AM	#8
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	ID posted the video that was leaked to the Virgina Pilot. http://www.informationdissemination....vie-night.html Personally I thought it was hilarious. I can't wait for the DVD Box Set! __________________

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I didn't see anything wrong with the video: __________________

01-03-11, 09:45 AM	#2
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	I'm no homophobe, but hasn't this sort of thing been done on naval ships of just about all nations before? Navy humour (heck, most military humour full stop, particularly at squaddie level) is traditionally ribald, and if you don't have a thick skin, well, surely you picked the wrong career? Although, not actually been there myself in terms of military service, so I can't say anything for definite, so I'll leave the real talking to those who have and are.

01-03-11, 09:56 AM	#3
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	When I saw this story, I asked myself why it is that some people who are very successful would risk everything by not only doing something potentially damaging, but putting it on tape? Even if this was something that others around me were doing, I would never place my career in jeopardy by taking part in it, especially if others were complaining. The Navy may not have done anything about it by itself, but once leaked, you just knew that they would have to act, and having a recording of it is just a timebomb waiting to go off.

01-03-11, 06:23 PM	#10
MaddogK XO Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago, Ill. Posts: 409 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Maybe someone's offended the Cdr. only gave the 2 boys in the shower 5 minutes, and said nothing to the guy/girl in the shower. ...Maybe it was 'little XO' __________________ May fortune favor the foolish