Posted on Nov 30, 2015
Some good old military horseplay: West Coast Navy vs. East Coast Navy - who is better? Marines who deployed are welcome to enter the fray!
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I'm all about the WestPac, myself. All those exotic Asian ports of call. Southeast Asia, The Philippines (you ain't been to Subic or Po City, yo ain't been to THE Navy port), South Sea Islands, Australia, Singapore, Bangkok, Mumbai, Hawaii, et al!!! Med is okay, just a little too refined and cultured for someone who needs to hit a Balut Bar!!! Which side of the country did you serve on, and which did you like best and why? Tell us your sea stories and your favorite POCs, old salts and new salts!!!
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Never did a Med Cruise. Stationed in London for 3 years and did 2 Westpacs. Kinda Hard to beat Subic Bay, Singapore, Hong Kong, Phuket, Melbourne.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
Overload, Rape of every sense. Hong Kong is my Favorite City. Love Riding Water Taxis.
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WESTPAC '99 and SOUTHPAC '02 - Between SE Asia and Central/South America - life is good on the west coast. I remember during our SOUTHPAC, we went through the canal and shipped up for our mid cruise maintenance period - a 2 weeker in Mayport...what an eye opener. I'm not sure how Mayport compares to Norfolk, but it was a huge difference then what we were used to in San Diego in regards to pier watch standards and what not. Not to mention, the overall attitude of the Sailors at Mayport were way different then our "relaxed" attitudes. We couldn't wait to get back through the canal!
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I was a Norfolk sailor, and about the most exotic part of that experience was VA Beach on a Saturday night.
Just repeat after me..."Nine months at sea; nothing but Jebal Ali"
Just repeat after me..."Nine months at sea; nothing but Jebal Ali"
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