![]() One caveat: Like all good Naval Yarns that are passed along, this one probably has some elements of truth to it and some conjecture. But there is a part of me that will always be a part of a very unique family known as Submariners. I am proud of the American flag and I am a humble servant of the Risen Lord. I can’t speak for all submariners, but it is certainly true for me. I have heard many times that once you wear the dolphins, they are forever emblazoned into your heart. Submariners have a quirky sense of humor which can either be endearing or annoying depending on who is on the receiving end of their brand of humor. I’ve always had a sneaking suspicion that the name fish came from a smartass Submariner who was making a snarky comparison to the men who were fishy enough to volunteer to be locked up in a steel tube that submerges for extended periods of time. They also have blowholes and must return to the surface for air. That’s interesting in some ways since a dolphin is a mammal and not a fish.ĭolphins of course are mammals because they have all of the major characteristics of mammals they breathe through lungs, they are warm-blooded, they produce milk for their offspring and they have hair. ![]() The common name for the insigne is Dolphins although in my time, they were also known as “Fish”. I have seen many stories over the years about the origin of the insigne but this article from the Navy’s All Hands Magazine seems to sum it up nicely. ![]() Officers wear a gold version and enlisted wear a silver version. One way to distinguish a United States Navy Submariner from any other sailor is to see the dolphins predominantly displayed on his or her uniform. ![]()
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