3.2K views · 73 reactions | General quarters, general quarters, all hands man your battle stations! ⚓️殺 USS Forrest Sherman DDG98 crew conduct general quarter drills in preparation of MOB-D. #Readiness | Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic | Facebook

Sailors have to be the first responders when disaster strikes at sea. | Navy Times

Life aboard a WWII destroyer was extremely challenging, characterized by cramped living quarters, constant danger from both naval combat and the sea itself, and poor ventilation. Sailors lived in close-quarters bunks, with little privacy, and endured harsh conditions like rough seas, intense heat, and the risk of catastrophic fires due to fuel and explosives being stored near crew areas. Battles: Destroyers were often at the front lines, tasked with protecting larger ships and faced intense nava

“STEP! STEP!”🚒 #MightyIKE participated in a general quarters drill (GQ) in the hangar bay. GQ is a regular exercise by all hands to remain battle-ready and prepared to handle any casualty. #WeLikeIKE #GreaterEachDay | USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)