Yes, the unfortunate thing about our radars is they have a hard time picking up wooden boats.

Hawaii, eh? Pearl Harbor? I'm hoping to spend some time there. We have bees out there, but it's a pretty rare billet.

So much to respond to!

Ok, first and foremost: Seabees, Sea Cadets... I'll spare you the firing squad. Here in Washington we are humane and use the noose instead. Deal?

As for the marijuana, my God you wouldn't believe the people out here. I'm sure you could complete your transaction, but you'd ...

That's too bad. There's something to be said for playing in the dirt with dozers, MTVRs, and .50 CALs, while still being able to clean up and wear the dress uniform of a sailor.

Who handles your wartime construction needs, is it mostly civilian contractors?

Is there a Royal Navy equivalent of what we have in the US as the Naval Construction Force- the Seabees?

Since WWII, US Navy Seabees have taken part in every combat and contingency construction operation, including Vietnam, Somalia, Operation Desert Storm, OEF and OIF.

Though we are technically ...