bluejacket

Example Sentences

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"Isn't war awful, sir?" a bluejacket on the Tuscaloosa asked Captain Daehne as they watched the Columbus blaze.

From Time Magazine Archive

From a military standpoint this is not long enough to turn out a well-trained soldier or a bluejacket.

From Time Magazine Archive

The President tapped the bluejacket on the shoulder and asked: "Where did you get all those battle stars, sailor?"

From Time Magazine Archive

Behind her, one catches a glimpse of the entire U. S. Navy, but especially of one roustabout bluejacket to whom Actor George O'Brien has given his first name and a good characterization.

From Time Magazine Archive

But when they meet an uncivil or unkempt officer, or see an untidy soldier or bluejacket on the street, they worry that the national defense is going to pot.

From The Armed Forces Officer Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2 by United States. Dept. of Defense