It's A Delicate Balance Being Somebody's Mentor And Fuck Buddy

By Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Sam Ojeda, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Deck Department

The old saying "always be training your replacement" has never been more important than in today's cash-strapped Navy, which is why the sea service's vast mentoring program is so vital to force readiness.

And after having been a mentor to at least a dozen junior Sailors over…