Inside the shocking traditions that turn Navy recruits into “shellbacks” and legends
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Inside the shocking traditions that turn Navy recruits into “shellbacks” and legends
Inside this hidden culture, every ceremony carries meaning, status, and sometimes controversy. What seems strange from the outside is often a rite of passage that defines life at sea. But not all traditions are harmless, and some have sparked serious debate inside the Navy itself.
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