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Here’s a hilarious look at what life is like for Marines on a Navy ship

There's nothing that projects American force like an amphibious assault ship or carrier on the horizon, since they're floating fortresses of the sea. For sailors, serving on these vessels is like hitting the jackpot in terms of living space. But …
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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Danny Gonzalez.

There’s nothing that projects American force like an amphibious assault ship or carrier on the horizon, since they’re floating fortresses of the sea. For sailors, serving on these vessels is like hitting the jackpot in terms of living space. But for Marines, life on a Navy ship is less than stellar.

The boys of Terminal Boots (Lance Cpls. Deacon Gerard, John Davis and Joseph Jewett) put together this short video showing what life is like for Marines on a US Navy ship.

At one point in the video, an off-camera questioner asks, “how do you feel being aboard a Naval vessel?” The response: “Honestly, I’d rather be back in jail.” There are plenty more laughs. Watch:

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