Run Silent, Run Deep . . . Run Smokeless -- Wall Street Journal
For some, the New Year traditionally begins with a hangover. On Navy submarines, 2011 may begin with nicotine fits.
That’s right: Back in April, Vice Adm. John Donnelly, the commander of Navy submarine forces, introduced a new policy banning smoking below decks aboard all U.S. Navy submarines. The ban takes effect no later than Dec. 31.
The reason for the ban? Cutting secondhand smoke inside subs.
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My Comment: I am sure this is driving some sailors crazy right now.