Only thing I can add is that we had the best food in the Navy.. Under way, we had a full meal ready every four hours..... and were welcome to make our own in-between times if necessary, just clean up when done.. I think I gained about 30# the first month I was on board.....damn -hadda make an effort to NOT eat!
When I finally got qualified (earned the Dolphin pin) I was doing 'below-decks' watches in port.. I loved the 4-8 hitch.. Ole would be fryin' up a batch of sausage links by 4:00 am... I'd grab a bowl, fill it with links, take my clipboard and do my rounds while chowin' down on those links..
We'd have fresh trout or pork chops for breakfast.. Eggs any way you'd want 'em.. A pallet of pails of ice cream and fresh pies would be on the pier early.. Never had to ask sailors twice to lend a hand..
I should have stayed in for another six.. Still regret that at times..
