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Houthis have attacked 3 ships & 2 U.S. destroyers in the Indian Ocean and Red Sea. Check out this article 👉 #Houthis #RedSea #IndianOcean #Maritime #MarineInsight #Merchantnavy #Merchantmarine #MerchantnavyShips

The transformation of an individual into a soldier, sailor, airman, or marine is a three-month process. However, the integration of that individual into the community and the adoption of their new identity is a lifelong endeavor. Our objective is to facilitate this transition and ensure the successful assimilation of these individuals into society.

A Marine is not what you do. A Marine is who you are.

I have always kept this mentality and while it’s hard to explain to those who don’t understand it, while they just assume my identity is being a Marine and say things like “you have been out for X years when do you mentally leave the Marines?”. What I try to explain is, I am a Marine first, meaning how I look at leadership, how I treat those above and below me, and how I commit myself to my job. While my title is currently Engineer, my success in this field is due to those core values I learned in the Marines. No matter what my job title is I am just a Marine with a different mission.

Sailors have a rich history filled with intriguing customs and experiences. Here are some lesser-known facts about their lives: 1. **Superstitions:** Sailors are known for their superstitions, like the belief that whistling or bringing bananas on board can bring bad luck. These traditions have been passed down through generations. 2. **Tattoos:** Sailors have a long-standing tradition of getting tattoos, often symbolizing their travels, experiences, and affiliations. These tattoos were also practical, serving as identification in case of death or accidents at sea. 3. **Language:** Sailors developed their own unique language, known as "sailors' slang" or "nautical lingo," which includes terms like "avast," "ahoy," and "scuttlebutt." 4. **Rum Rations:** Historically, sailors were given a daily rum ration as part of their pay. This practice, known as the "rum ration" or "tot," was abolished in the British Royal Navy in 1970. 5. **Shanties:** Sailors used work songs called sea shanties to coordinate tasks onboard ships. These songs had a rhythm suited for repetitive tasks like hauling ropes and raising sails. 6. **Pirates:** While often romanticized, piracy was a real threat to sailors throughout history. Pirates would plunder ships for valuable cargo and were known for their ruthless tactics. 7. **Scurvy:** Sailors faced many health challenges at sea, including scurvy due to a lack of vitamin C. It wasn't until the 18th century that the British Navy began issuing lemon or lime juice to prevent the disease. 8. **Hardship and Adventure:** Life at sea was both challenging and adventurous, with sailors facing storms, long voyages, and the constant risk of shipwreck or attack. These facts offer a glimpse into the unique and often overlooked aspects of sailors' lives throughout history.

A Marine is a Marine. 

Here is a good quote from General Amos.

THE S.S. UNITED STATES, THE WORLD'S FASTEST OCEAN LINER, IS BEING SENT TO BE SCUTTLED. CAN IT BE SAVED? "The SS United States is a marvel of engineering, the longest and largest ocean liner ever built in America and holder of a transatlantic naval speed record that remains unbroken to this day, USA TODAY reported last November." On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, tugs pulled the S.S. United States, the fastest passenger ship in history, from its pier in South Philadelphia in order to take her to Mobile, Alabama to be scuttled. Under current plans, this ocean liner - "the pride of America" - will be sunk in the Gulf of Mexico. The Okaloosa County Commissioners in Florida acquired the title to this majestic ship, and a plan to sink it and make it transform it into a coral reef. Hampton Dowling has said the scuttling of the U.S.S. United States would be a "tragic loss for the USA. No other country would allow its iconic brand of past achievement and future potential to so shamefully rot and then be dishonorably destroyed. I believe the USA can and should do better." I totally agree. With minimal investment from industry or government the S.S. United States could still be preserved for the sake of the American people. WHAT ABOUT S.S. UNITED STATES' ROLE AS A TROOP SHIP? Does the Pentagon need a transport for thousands of troops? A refurbished U.S.S. United States still has military value. When S.S. United States was built in 1951, one of this passenger liner's missions was to perform service as a troop ship or even a floating hospital in time of crisis. At first glance, one might dismiss the Pentagon's need for a troop ship as irrelevant. Think again. One might recall the Falklands War in 1982, and the decision by Her Majesty's government - Ministry of Defence (MOD) - made to use two cruise ships to transport British Army and Royal Marines to the South Atlantic: S.S. Canberra and Queen Elizabeth II. Canberra, nicknamed "the Great White Whale," proved vital to the mission by transporting 3 Commando Brigade from the United Kingdom to the Falklands, a distance of more than 9,000 nautical miles (17,000 km). Canberra was sent directly into the heart of the conflict. During the war, Canberra sailed to South Georgia Island, where 3,000 troops were transferred from Queen Elizabeth II. They were landed at San Carlos, a settlement in northwestern East Falkland Island, on 2 June 1982. When the war ended with a British victory, Canberra was used as a transport to repatriate captured Argentine soldiers, landing them at Puerto Madryn, before she returned to Southampton, England to an uproarious welcome, on 11 July 1982.

🇸🇪👏 ARMON SHIPYARDS has cut the steel of the Swedish Navy’s two future maritime workboats in Asturias, northern Spain. Once deployed, the new vessels will sail alongside other naval units and undertake support torpedo supply, recovery, underwater, logistics, and diving support missions. Each hull will have a width of 36 feet, a length of 164 feet, and a weight of 1,000 tons.