What is wrong with Littoral Combat Ship?

One of the issues with littoral combat ships is their lack of firepower. Combined with the aluminum hull of the Independence variants, concerns about ship survivability persist.

Can you have a relationship on a Navy ship?

Romantic relationships are pretty common on ships in the Navy. However sex at sea is far less common, though it can and does happen. I call it ‘coupling’ and I see it all the time. Its common among junior sailors, who can more openly pursue these endeavors.

What is Navy ship life like?

Aboard the ship, you’ll have a near monotonous lifestyle filled with stress, anger, disappointment, and a lot of strange events that just become a regular part of your day. You’ll learn to live with people who you’ll come to hate and others that you’ll tolerate.

Why is the USS Independence being decommissioned?

USS Independence (LCS-2) was ceremonially decommissioned at an event not open to the public “due to public health safety and restrictions,” reads a release from Littoral Combat Squadron 1.

Can Navy members date each other?

Yes, *sailors* aboard ships are allowed to date each other, with the following restrictions: They cannot be officer and enlisted – that’s a big part of the fraternization policy that has been mentioned in other answers.

How often is Fleet Week?

It’s held every year in San Francisco on the first or second weekend in October. The US Navy Blue Angels are set to perform on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (October 8, 9, & 10) afternoon from 3pm to 4pm.

How long is the life of a US Navy sailor?

Ship Life Underway. A Sailor is typically assigned to a ship for a three-year period, followed by a three-year period of shore duty. However, you will not be at sea for three years straight, as most ships spend a significant amount of time docked at their home port. Deployments can last anywhere from 6 to 9 months,…

What is the quality of life like in the Navy?

Lifestyle On or Off-Base: When not at sea, the Navy has a fairly good quality of life program that includes family housing, on-base shopping and services, and recreation. Their exchange system (shopping) is considered by many military members to be the best among the services. Like the other services,…

What is it like to live on a aircraft carrier?

One of the first noticeable aspects of life aboard a carrier is the different colors — purple, green, blue and red. Each sailor’s shirt signifies a different job on deck as fighter jets come in and take off. But there are no minor roles onboard.

Can unmarried sailors live on a Navy ship?

The Navy has worked to address this in recent years, but it’s worth remembering that it wasn’t that long ago that all junior enlisted unmarried sailors who were assigned to live on the ship even when that ship was in homeport for months at a time.

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