These Facts About The Navy Will Show You What Really Happens At Sea
Secret Life Of A Marine
At age 19, Shannon Ihrke joined the Marines. She served her country for four years and “pushed [her] body harder than [she] could have ever imagined.” She got spotted and went on to become a model. Her Instagram has over 72,000 followers. Just shows how military training can prepare you for anything.
It’s Getting Hot In Here
Aircraft carriers are built with only functionality in mind, meaning absolutely no thought is given to the crew’s comfort. One female marine confirms that aircraft carriers are practically floating college dorms: “Some people do it in their rack,” a female marine explained. “We had a girl get caught with a guy in her rack, though I’m not sure how they did it. The racks are less than 6′ long.”
Special Uniforms
Being pregnant in the military can be tough, as it means that women who play important roles in the group go home for a period of time. However, they have to stay onboard a ship until 20 weeks into the pregnancy. They have to get a special pregnancy outfit made.
Banned From Submarines
Submarines are probably one of the most known boats of the Navy, with many movies made about their escapades. The US Navy had a ban on women in submarines up until 2010. Now, there are about 80 female officers in submarines. However, this has come with some trouble, as the cramped quarters does not offer any privacy, to which of course has caused quite the stir.
