Are you sure about 18 on bases? I was told by some military people that was changed under pressure political.
I am not saying that it might not go on with a wink and a nod, but I don't think its a matter of policy anymore.
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Originally posted by LXAAlum
Good point, but not necessarily true. For the military, those aged 18 to 21 CAN drink beer, if on a military base, at a military facility (such as the enlisted men's club on base, for example). Why? Because a military base is under the jurisdiction of the military and the UCMJ guidelines. Not only that, but specifically for the Navy, should a unit (i.e. ship) be forward deployed and away from any ports-of-call in excess of 120 days, the crew is allowed a ration of beer from time to time, including those under 21, but not under 18.
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