Humor for my Navy and Marine friends

Capt MJ said:
I occasionally post some of the Broadside cartoons, which unerringly skewer Navy and Marine life. Here are two from today’s feed, to bring a laugh on Friday morning.

For those non-military, the humor in the Navy cartoon is that the helmsman, who is the experienced and qualified enlisted watchstander actually at the helm, sees a parade of junior officers getting qualified as Officer of View attachment 2078View attachment 2079the Deck Underway, one of the first (and occasionally scariest) professional qualifications. The OOD has command of the bridge while underway, responsible for the safe navigation of the ship and a host of other things.

Oh, and the “shoe” reference? Surface Warfare Officers wear black shoes, hence they are “blackshoes” or “shoes.” Aviators traditionally wear brown shoes with khakis, so they are “brownshoes.” Years ago, the Uniform Regs changed to allow either color to be worn with khakis. People stuck to their traditions. Aviators can work on getting their OOD qual in certain assignments.

As for the Marine cartoon, well, that’s pretty obvious!
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Run Silent Run Deep under the Thermocline. Orwell Quote based on Kipling "making mock of uniforms that guard you while you sleep" Tommy "Thin line of 'eroes' when the drums begin to roll":thumb: Whatever Branch Proudly We Served.
 
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Out of respect for the OP and people having serious discussion over in that thread, and because I so want to post the below because of the fun we were having with O-1 humor, I brought it over here.
@AROTC-dad @WT Door Your posts tickled me, so I had to go rooting around until I found this one from some years ago.

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