re: #333 HoosierHoops

I’ve been very blessed.. I went to work as a Civilian For the DOD at Mare Island out of College..I spent 4 years training in the Nuclear field on Westinghouse 5w reactors and am honored to work for our Country.
I have so much respect for the Navy..Esp. on a test dive as a civilian..
‘OH GOD WE ARE GOING TO DIE!’ LOL

Never having been on a dive; is it true that the hull pops, creaks and groans when they do a “proof” dive? (oops, oh I’m sorry did I trigger some old memories?) :>

I agree; as a tin can sailor I consider sub sailors as certifiably “NUTS”!
God bless them though. Forget minuteman missiles, forget bombers, forget ground forces and surface navy, it was the threat of unknown numbers of unlocatable missile launch platforms that kept the Bear at bay!