All U.S. Navy Ships To Have Breath-Test Machines

The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan travels through the Pacific Ocean with other ships assigned to the Rim of the Pacific 2010 exercise, north of Hawaii, July 24, 2010. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Dylan McCord

Navy To Place Breath-Test Machines On All Its Ships -- Washington Post

NORFOLK, Va. — In 1913, Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels issued a revolutionary order: no more alcohol on board ships. According to official Navy myth, sober sailors mocked their boss by nicknaming their coffee — the strongest drink still allowed on board — a “cup of Joe.”

A century later, current Navy Secretary Ray Mabus is one-upping Daniels, ordering the installation of breath-test machines on all ships and submarines, as well as on Marine Corps bases. One can only imagine how he will go down in naval lore.

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More News On The U.S. Navy's Policy Towards Breath-Test Machines

US Navy and Marines to Begin Random Breath Tests -- My Fox
Navy to begin alcohol, drug tests for may sailors -- Reuters
Navy to give Breathalyzers to sailors, Marines as they report for duty aboard fleet -- Fox News
Navy rules target smoking, drinking -- UPI
Navy Will Require Breathalyzer And Drug Tests For Sailors -- CBS/AP

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