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"U.S. sailors finally banned from smoking on submarines (though some will be allowed to light up on deck)" December 6, 2011 12:59 am bowser

Amazing it took so long.  I imagine it was kind of tough before on the folks who didn’t smoke, no matter how good the air circulation was.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1343689/US-submarines-smoking-ban-comes-force.html#ixzz1fjtRTFgC

  • Drinking was always banned on Navy ships, too, it was a court-martial offense but that didn't stop it from happening, ... by ER 2011-12-06 06:57:08
    • The US Navy was a US leader in recognizing alcoholism as an illness and establishing treatment centers. Betty Ford ... by bowser 2011-12-06 08:17:58
      • I'll drink to that! by ER 2011-12-06 08:28:31
        • By the way. The Nav Officer who got and stayed drunk. How did he get enough booze on ... by bowser 2011-12-06 20:19:18
          • That's a very good question. My guess is he brought it aboard in his luggage (officers often carried much ... by ER 2011-12-06 21:52:40
          • Many have! by bowser 2011-12-06 20:16:51

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