Memories from the 70’s
Jul 9, 2023 16:25:28 #
jim quist wrote:
We had a couple of serious close calls. During one of them men were freaking out scared. Like yelling to God for help scared.
But for the most part I just thought it was the coolest duty in the navy.
But for the most part I just thought it was the coolest duty in the navy.
I'm not sure how old you are, Jim, but I remember when we lost a couple of subs, like the Scorpion and Thresher. Today, I would think today's subs are designed are produced a bit better. Not sure what serious events you went through, but I can imagine they were a bit more serious than having the lights go out.
Jul 9, 2023 18:36:52 #
jim quist wrote:
I was part of the 7% of military personnel who served on a submarine. How many teenagers can say they did that?
I can't say I was a submariner, but I was a corpsman in the Navy and spent time with a Marine unit (did not get sent to Viet Nam) and my last couple years with the "Gator Navy" transporting troops. Not exactly frightening, but it would tighten a pucker string if landing troops onto a beach for battle.
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