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20.09.2010 17:05:59
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Современность; Флот;
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А, ну да, Фоули писал, что USN предпочитают иметь английский корабль в структуре
CVG, ибо у нагличан на борту есть офицерский бар, и там можно попить джинна, правда, только с тоником. Кстати, на эту тему был один интересный момент с базированием мериканских AV-8 на борту "Илластриеса": http://www.navytimes.com/news/2007/08/navy_lustymain_070805/
Then there is the piece de resistance, the 20-foot-long blond oak bar that is the centerpiece of a spacious lounge, part of the wardroom annex where off-duty officers can draw a pint, dram, cocktail, coffee or tea and reflect on the day and prepare for tomorrow.
“Everyone’s working really hard, but it’s also OK to relax afterward with a beer, within the rules we live by,” Van Camp said. “The challenge is maintaining that balance between mission and safety.”
If you’re flying the next day, you’re not drinking, nor are you staying up late, Bradicich said as he sipped a soft drink.
“It’s a great tool that we don’t have,” Bradicich said. “On our ships, there’s no place where you can really unwind, get to know your shipmates on a personal level, and solve disagreements. Our view is that if you have free time, you should be doing something other than hanging around. Here, everyone works just as hard, but they also know how to unwind. It’s a huge philosophical difference.”