海軍で「任務中に死亡(事故死/戦死)」の婉曲表現で使われる「現在哨戒中(still on patrol)・現在当直中(still on watch)」ですが、どうも「哨戒中」になるのは潜水艦乗りが基本らしく。
昔は「哨戒任務のため出港して、ある日無線連絡が無くなる」というだけでどうなったかたいてい判らなかったため。
When We Get Back Home was a humorous Japanese occupation-era comic series depicting what American soldiers would do when they returned from their time in Japan.
The series is an excellent glimpse into how Americans viewed Japan.
Here's a thread of some of my favorite panels.
Exciting peek into rehearsals for historic event at
@Elysee
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@ColdstreamGds
& French troops prepping for the first foreign guard change at French presidential residence. Impressive adaptation to French commands and flawless parade execution. Monday's event promises grandeur! 🇬🇧🇫🇷