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What’s it like to live on a submarine?

Arguably one of the most asked questions most Submariners hear once they reveal their sordid past: What’s it like living on a submarine? Every generation probably has their own version of life on board. A Diesel Boat sailor would certainly have a very detailed description of what is was like to never be able to […]

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The Origin of Submarine Dolphins – Part Deux

Nothing like stirring the pot… (you can always count on a Submariner to do something  like that). In the last couple of days, the Post about the Origin of Submarine Dolphins has been one of the most viewed articles on the blog in a long time.  Along with the views came the comments. Some were […]

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Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines 1972

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I’d like to be a submariner. How hard could that be?

Caution: Some salty language may be found in this post I belong to a number of very fine military organizations that all have special purposes. The Navy League for instance is a group that supports and promotes the sea services. I think this is important because of the dangers still present in the world at […]

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