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Originally Posted by maximusslade
I have heard of USN ships having steel beach parties where everyone could have 1 can of Naddy Lite (so long as they were over 21). I have also heard stories from the boat I was on that they had peirside parties (while on deployment) with beer that was also rationed. But I have never personally been party to one. Perhaps an old salt out there has seen one.
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Alcohol is authorized at the 60 days of constant steaming. No port visit. Have had the distinct displeasure of attending 2 steel beach parties that served beer.
Only 1 peirside party. In Haifa when PM Rabin was assassinated. The First class mess bought all the beer at the pier we could get. Then sold them pierside for a buck each. It was the ship COs idea and the Chief of the boat assigned the "Task" to our mess. No 2 beer limit that night
And it was some local beer with what looked like a wreath of wheat on the can. Tasted like soggy cheerios. But they were cold.
Steel beach with beer. ModLoc during Op Deny Flight. We were providing Harriers and TRAP force rotations.
POD
All hands will muster on the flight deck at 1000. The Chiefs, or if you have a strong Goatlocker, the JOs will be cooking burgers/steaks. The serving line will form at 1200. Each sailor/marine who wishes to have a warm beer will show ID card to the MAA at the hanger bay. They will issue 1 beer at a time and mark your hand with a permanent marker.
Some Sailor that thinks he can play guitar or a "Band" of them will butcher songs throughout the day. A volleyball net (or 2) will be set up. Teams assigned and a tournament started. Within 1/2 hour of start of tournament all vollyballs will be have been lost overboard. No matter how hot, or cold it may get you are not allowed to go below deck to berthing spaces until the party is secured. You will have fun. AND THATS AN ORDER!!!!!!
