Proportionally more losses than any other branch in WWII.
Where we gonna go? Just wander off into a warzone? What if I forgot my water walking shoes? We’re on articles, Quitting for a mariner in a warzone would be about as easy as it is for a solider to quit. Not to mention during the war, MPs were allegedly on the dock keeping the crew from leaving the ship in US ports.
That being said, since VA benefits are constantly being cut, I think we should leave it for the guys who actually signed up to shoot back at the folks shooting at them for way less money, but some recognition for the sacrifice would be appreciated. This dude does have a point, it would be one thing if some random ATB got blown to pieces between Texas and Florida, but going to a warzone is verry avoidable for us.