This is why the military shouldn’t completely outlaw hazing

Shannon Corbeil
Feb 5, 2020 6:59 PM PST
1 minute read
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SUMMARY

One of the best things about serving in the military is the camaraderie built with the men and women we serve beside. We depend on each other when we’re away from home, missing our families, and even fighting for our lives. That’s why t…

One of the best things about serving in the military is the camaraderie built with the men and women we serve beside. We depend on each other when we're away from home, missing our families, and even fighting for our lives.


That's why trust among service members is so important. And what better way to build trust than to eff with the new guy/gal?

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It might sound counterintuitive, but it works. An initiation rite is a way to challenge someone new in a safe but hilarious way and see how they handle tough situations. An added bonus, as in Jesse Iwuji's case, is that it also communicates that there's some fun to be had.

Butterbars, am I right? (No Sh*t There I Was Screenshot)

As the junior ranking officer on his first ship fresh out of the Naval Academy, Iwuji was the perfect target. Check out this episode of No Sh*t There I Was to see how Iwuji handled his task of "lowering the mast" of the USS Warrior...

Leave a comment and tell us your favorite stories of messing with the newest person to the team.

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