--- title: "This is why the military shouldn’t completely outlaw hazing" date: "2020-02-05" modified: "2020-10-22" authors: - name: "Shannon Corbeil" job_title: "Contributor, Air Force Veteran" link: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/scorbeil/" url: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-trending/this-is-why-the-military-shouldnt-completely-outlaw-hazing/" categories: - "Join the Military" - "Military Culture" - "Opinion" --- # This is why the military shouldn’t completely outlaw hazing ![]() 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? ### More: This is why officers should just stay in the office 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. ### Watch more No Sh\*t There I Was: ### [Smooth talking your way through gear turn-in is a stinky proposition]() ### [A Ranger describes what being a 'towed jumper' is actually like]() ### [That time Linda Hamilton asked a Marine to the ball]() ### [This is a perfect example of how ridiculous boot camp is]() ## Author Shannon Corbeil has worked for We Are The Mighty as a digital video producer, writer, and host, as well as a staff writer covering military history, trivia, and valor. Shannon is a fierce veteran advocate, covering the achievements of members of the military community and volunteering in multiple veteran non-profit organizations, including Pin-Ups for Vets and Warriors for Peace Theatre. Her undergraduate degree is in Humanities and Philosophy and her Masters is in Strategic Intelligence. A screenwriter and actor recently seen on SEAL TEAM and THE ROOKIE, Shannon writes about exciting projects in the entertainment industry. She is an alum of the Writers Guild Foundation Veterans Writing Project, a Finalist in the Disney TV Writing Fellowship, an inaugural fellow for the STARZ/VME #TakeTheLead Program, and has performed at the Geffen Playhouse and Kennedy Center as a writer, dancer, singer, and actor. As a U.S. Air Force Intelligence Officer, Shannon supported the 25th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base, South Korea, and conducted Cyber Threat Analysis at the National Security Agency. Her work has been seen in Business Insider, Task & Purpose, Military.com, and various other publications. ### Author social links [Facebook]() [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()