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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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working on board a submarine

0My brother is in the navy, working on board a submarine.02br
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0The 2nd seems much more frequent:02br
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0Actually, I'd say "My brother is in the Navy, assigned to a submarine."02br
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00If he's just "working" there it doesn't sound like he's part of the crew. 02br
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00However, if you want to work on the "onboard" thing, then say something like "The last time they were in home port, I was able to visit him onboard." (or on-board - both are acceptable.) 
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0Personally, I'd say in the Navy, serving aboard or on board a submarine0-
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