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by CobaltFire 389 days ago
I'm not sure when you would have served, but it sounds like you had a solid command.

I dealt with things ranging from exactly what the parent said (see my sibling comment to yours), to having to do a medical call away for someone non-responsive being brought across the quarterdeck at 2357 (in 2015; that individual had to get their stomach pumped and an AED administered twice on the way to the hospital in Okinawa). I dealt with any number of drunk at work issues as both a Chief and as a Security Manager (surprise, that's one that will get your clearance impacted). The number of DUI's I dealt with was far down, but the amount of alcohol driven domestic violence that came across my desk was... well that was the main reason I didn't take the civilian position I was offered (as the Security Manager at my final command).

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2008 - 2012 in Yokosuka
Spent some time In Iwakuni in that time frame. Never did get to do a tour in Yoko.
Big base, very strict when I was there. There was an international incident with a Marine right off base of Yoko before I arrived so it's possible they were tighter on rules than usual.
That was a cyclical thing while I was there. Someone would do something utterly stupid and the rules would get harsh for a bit.