Grumpus

Jason was a midshipman during the 50th anniversary of "D-Day". He was on board the "Connoly" for the celebration. He and the rest of the middies went to a shore side establishment to sample the local brews. Of course, there were the crews from other countries also in attendance. The required muscle flexing and obligatory fight was a complete disaster, with everyone, no matter which country they were from, being arrested. All were placed in the same holding area, where they actually got to know each other. All of the sudden, the German middies snapped to attention, causing all of the detainees to look toward the door. There stood the captains of there respective ships. Everyone stood at attention, waiting. The German Captain, with the blessing of the others stood in front of the assembled middies and chewed them out for ten minutes. Jason said, " Dad, I do not speak German, but I understood every thing he said".

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

A quick learner, he was.

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

Must of been the tone of his voice. And the look in his eyes.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Anyone who has been in the military for any length of time pretty much knows by heart all the words said during an @$$ chewing. No matter the language, the words don't change. 😕😯🤭😂

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

Midshipmen trying to act like sailors. Christ.

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

So, what do you do with a drunken sailor, so early in the morning?

You shave their belly with a rusty razor, early in the morning!
Just Sayin...RJS

OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

Here is a true story from my time in Viet Nam.

We had been out in the Tonkin Gulf for over a year, not setting foot on land the entire time. We finally got liberty in Hong Kong. I am sure you all know what bottling up hundreds of 19-21 year olds can be like. So after a few beers, there I am taking a leak in a Brittish bar. The next urinal over is this Brit sailor and he looks over at me and says: "Your president is F**ked". So not to be outdone, I immediately respond: "The only thing he F**ked, was your queen". Next thing I know I am running down the street looking for an American bar. After the dust settlled, there we were drinking with our new found friends, and trading our white hats. Was quite a day to remember.

Sorry for the language.