The New Navy.. inspired by fellow shipmates.k

THE NEW NAVY ..INSPIRED BY FELLOW SHIPMATES.. 
   I'm old Navy,, hazing , fist fights , fan room counseling, blood pinning , pay back , beatings.. Yea, I know none of that exists and perhaps for the better? But I miss the old Navy , where if you has issues with your LPO or fellow worker , you basically went to a storeroom or berthing and punched it or wrestled it out. I mean no one got seriously hurt , bumps , bruises , cuts , maybe a broken nose , but no life threatening injuries.. Than afterwards , you shook hands and 9 out of 10 times you became buddies.. Why? Because back in the day we communicated , we talked , we yelled , we argued , we develop relationships,, We knew whats was up , because we didn't have cell phones , or lap tops or ipods,, face book, internet.. We had each other to entertain ,, and entertain we did,, Sure we had site tv,, and most if the time it was the same old movies every single time,.,. cycle through movies. But hey that's what we had.. The hazing on wog day , getting our ass whupped by fire hoses and having our knees and knuckles bleed as we were forced to walk on non skid around the ship was painful , but also playfull. it was a rite of passage so to speak.. Today , we don't see any of those things because , this generation is too smart , too sophisticated to lower themselves to such humiliations ,, hmm. maybe that's the problem in today's navy,, to much thought , not enough guts or passion, and I wonder if these new bloods will handle war.. but we are Americans and no matter how crappy or lazy we look , when times are challenging or what we step up. Its just our nature , we know how to step up.. But I still miss the old days because all the fist fights, arguments and corrective beatings , built mental strength , a bond , a sense of belonging. I don't see the same bonding in today's navy,.. To be honest, if i joined today's navy , I could not do 20 years , because of the constant changes with uniforms, with regulation restrictions on liberty.. I mean back in the day we could go out by ourselves , we could spend nights away from ship without chits.. we could come to the ship drunk and sleep it off.. Not in today's navy.. you come to the ship drunk ,. you get reprimanded .. Its just a different scene today and to be honest I'm worned out , I'm tired , imean 20 years of standing long watches , painting , chipping , cleaning , swabbing , exercises , drills , it wears you down mentally,,, physically too, I mean my hearing and sight is bad , I don't sleep well , I have sleep apnea and have a freaking machine to help me sleep. I have high cholesterol and blood pressure, well the greasy crappy food, I have a torn leg muscle ,, twice over , and it hurts to this day,,. I take pain meds because the pain at times is unbearable.. but you know the navy is still sticking me , and pressuring me over little shits,, but I know I'm not done until I'm really done.. But I'm so tired of all the bull shit and lack of cohesion , I'm ready to go.. For my fellow sailors ,, hang in there , and keep getting educated , and be ready.. The Navy has higher tenure , and Perform to serve regulations that will baffle you,, I have seen people that should be in the navy , get told to leave, and then other " dirt bags,, that are kept in.. Yea,, its who you know and who you blow,., and if you don't play the game,, you will suffer like me.. Don't get me wrong I have many fond memories of my time served , but I also have as many or more times when I hated where i was and what i was doing. Because of those stresses, I also became a alcoholic, and unable to control my emotions when drunk,, Happy drunk ,, not me.. I'm a disgruntled , angry pissed off drunk , who talks alot of trash.. But , those were the good old days.. because of the way the New Navy is.. I remain sober ,,,, but when I'm retired. I'm going to drink like a fish, let my hair grow and be as un military as possible.. But that's still some time away.. For now, I can only say.. Do your time,. use your GI BILL and get a real career where you will be treated fairly and not be degraded , belittle and humiliated on a daily weekly basis..But if you like that then make the Navy your choice,, But I know I wouldn't want any of my boys to join the military unless they want to be a officer...But even then. its not all that great for them too.. You really have to like being away from family , being told do things that are unpleasant,, standing long watches that make no sense and doing boring , repetitive drills that get you hot and bothered...Its not a easy life and its not a hard life , but it is a lonely life and a stressful one... Its not what it used to be and how I miss those days.. Until my next navy story.. Take care.. THE SOURCE PRODUCTIONS @ 2011