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Bonhomme Richard ship fire was arson
MechAg94:
More than 200 sailors moved off aircraft carrier after multiple suicides
https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/03/politics/uss-george-washington-sailors/index.html
Intersting that you say that about yard work. I saw an extended article about this issue a few months back. Low ranking enlisted sailors were forced to live about the carrier even though work was going on very near their bunks and they got little or no sleep and little time off ship. I got the impression crew morale wasn't high on the list for the leadership until the suicides attracted attention. One former sailor they quoted said he spent 2 years sitting on a bucket acting as a fire watch until he was able to get out. I realize some jobs just suck, but you would think there would be some way to rotate people around.
On the clothing, most every chemical plant on the Texas Gulf coast requires fire retardant clothing which is generally treated cotton (since the 1990's or early 2000's). Underclothes are supposed to be cotton or other non-melty clothing.
Hundreds of Sailors Being Moved Off Carrier After Surge of Suicides, Captain Tells Crew
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/04/29/hundreds-of-sailors-being-moved-off-carrier-after-surge-of-suicides-captain-tells-crew.html
MechAg94:
Once again, the Navy has a new uniform for sailors
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/navy-new-uniform-coveralls/?utm_term=Task%26Purpose_Today_10.03.22&utm_campaign=Task%20%26%20Purpose_TPToday_Actives_Dynamic&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email
--- Quote ---The flame-resistant outfit is “designed for various working conditions and environments—surface ships, submarines and flight decks,” according to the Navy. “It’s designed to be free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD), and can be worn with flight deck jerseys. There will no longer be a need for commands to buy separate flight deck pants.”
The 2-POC will be issued without charge, will be the standard uniform worn on and off base, and will be issued in blue for junior sailors and khaki for the senior enlisted and officers beginning by the end of 2022.
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WLJ:
At least it's suppose to be flame-resistant this time but please tell me it's not made in China
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