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2006-06-21 Science & Technology

Navy sees problems in popular eye surgery

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Posted by Anonymoose 2006-06-21 00:15|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The Law of Unintended Consequences knows no bounds.

Regardless of the "problems" caused, I am very grateful (and proud) that the military is providing this service to these fine men and women. Their lives will be enhanced by it.

Posted by Ulusing Cleash5738 2006-06-21 00:54|| 2006-06-21 00:54|| Front Page Top

#2 Amusing.

IIRC, back in the 19th century, if a recruit had a (nearly) full set of teeth, he went into the infantry or cavalry. If he was missing most of his teeth, he went into the artillery. You needed teeth to open the paper cartriges for the muskets of the era. Not so for the cannon cockers.

Still, a happy dilemma for the armed forces. Now the Submarine types will have to work on selling their specialty. Good eyesight is useful, no matter where your career takes you. Even if it is under water.

Posted by N guard 2006-06-21 01:08|| 2006-06-21 01:08|| Front Page Top

#3 Last time I checked, the operative word was "Orders;" as in, "On or about 1200, 3 July, Ensign John Q. (20-20) Doe are to report to the Commanding Officer (fill in nedded billet here) for duties as assigned." Or words to that effect. c'mon, guys, you got a free (no bucks out of pocket) college education, and you owe Uncle a bit of pay back. Most of us po' ol' enlisted pukes got no guarantees from the recriuter, 'cept a bus ticket to the AFEES station (that term no longer exists, boy am I dating myself). And how come the detailers don't go ahead and fill the necessary billets anyway? A bit of testicular atrophy perhaps, and not wanting to make waves?

Posted by USN,Ret 2006-06-21 01:33|| 2006-06-21 01:33|| Front Page Top

#4 Even so, the Navy apparently isn't finding enough recruits to fill the recently significantly expanded SEAL slots. My neighbor's son went to Annapolis with the goal of becoming a SEAL, but he still has two more years until he graduates, and they need, I think, about a thousand more just for this year.

Posted by trailing wife 2006-06-21 07:49|| 2006-06-21 07:49|| Front Page Top

#5 Boy, if Bill Whittle were a few years younger, he'd be there like a bat out of hell.

Posted by anonymous2u 2006-06-21 10:58|| 2006-06-21 10:58|| Front Page Top

#6 Last time I checked, the operative word was "Orders;"

It's always been different with ring-knockers.

Posted by Pappy 2006-06-21 11:36|| 2006-06-21 11:36|| Front Page Top

#7 Thumbs Up for Dr. Pasternak! He gave me the gift of good vision right before I retired, a little late to worry about being a "Top Gun"!

Posted by Janos Hunyadi 2006-06-21 16:59|| 2006-06-21 16:59|| Front Page Top

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