Comments on: My Vegan Deployment—Part Two Sat, 26 Oct 2019 18:21:09 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Amber Watkins https://staging.veganoutreach.org/my-vegan-deployment-continued/#comment-36358 Sat, 26 Oct 2019 18:21:09 +0000 http://staging.veganoutreach.org/?page_id=20179#comment-36358 Holy cow I was on this deployment! I didnt go vegan until after my second deployment with the Vinson though, wish i would have met you then and i could have got an earlier start. I’m currently trying to figure out if I can retain my BAS on my next deployment since its not on a boat and the galley is not exactly vegan friendly.

]]> By: Vicki https://staging.veganoutreach.org/my-vegan-deployment-continued/#comment-26899 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 17:32:39 +0000 http://staging.veganoutreach.org/?page_id=20179#comment-26899 My husband is vegan and in the navy too. I am glad you are getting the word out there that it is possible. He was able to be vegan on deployment as well. He has met a few vegans and I am hoping the are becoming more numerous in the military.

]]> By: Mat https://staging.veganoutreach.org/my-vegan-deployment-continued/#comment-26845 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 22:48:42 +0000 http://staging.veganoutreach.org/?page_id=20179#comment-26845 Nicole,

I’m a SWO, the guy who drives around the Cruisers and Destroyers trying to keep up with the Carriers. I’ve done two vegan deployments and one vegetarian deployment. I have to say, your article here is very well done. I’ve debated writing something like this, but couldn’t quite articulate it in a way that I wanted to. You’ve hit the nail on the head.

Much of what I’ve done to stay vegan while deployed at sea was exactly what you described here. I’m a distance runner and was training to run marathon on board; yes, on the treadmill. Like you, i was not only able to survive but also thrive! I used both Amazon and Vitacost to supplement the galley food. I had a regular stream of supplies. The CS’s were helpful when preparing food that I chose to get from the galley (side note, it’s definitely easier being an officer than enlisted when it comes to veganism while underway). Sometimes I could convince the CS’s to cook my pancakes first on Sundays for brunch. That was always a motivation boost.

Thank you for sharing your story. I’m definitely going to spread that around here in Norfolk. Best of luck. Fair Winds and Following Seas!

]]> By: Alison Cole https://staging.veganoutreach.org/my-vegan-deployment-continued/#comment-26842 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 20:36:24 +0000 http://staging.veganoutreach.org/?page_id=20179#comment-26842 Thank you, Nicole! I hope your story will inspire other fellow vegans in the military to think outside the box a little in order to keep eating vegan in any situation. We don’t live in a vegan world yet, but it’s coming.

]]> By: Minda https://staging.veganoutreach.org/my-vegan-deployment-continued/#comment-26618 Sat, 16 Sep 2017 06:23:24 +0000 http://staging.veganoutreach.org/?page_id=20179#comment-26618 Proof when there is a will there is a way. No Excuses! I will pull from your strength & commintmemt for the rest of my life! Thank you for sharing….. so inspired!

]]> By: Jo K https://staging.veganoutreach.org/my-vegan-deployment-continued/#comment-26614 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 23:04:34 +0000 http://staging.veganoutreach.org/?page_id=20179#comment-26614 Incredible will power & a strong mind to deal with all the challenges to being vegan on a military ship. You are an inspiration Nicole. I am vegan for about 25 yrs now and I am afraid to travel to any city that is not vegan friendly, but you were not afraid and did it offshore.

]]> By: Jean Bettanny https://staging.veganoutreach.org/my-vegan-deployment-continued/#comment-26613 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 20:51:07 +0000 http://staging.veganoutreach.org/?page_id=20179#comment-26613 Nicole,

What a fascinating story! Thank you for setting such an amazing example for being vegan in difficult circumstances.

We would love to have you as a mentor in our Vegan Outreach Mentor Program when you get home. https://staging.veganoutreach.org/vegan-mentorship-program/

Best wishes,
Jean

]]> By: Lonna Richmond https://staging.veganoutreach.org/my-vegan-deployment-continued/#comment-26612 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 20:26:54 +0000 http://staging.veganoutreach.org/?page_id=20179#comment-26612 i, too, am impressed. thank you for being a shining and healthy example of veganism. i hope that many more young vegans will follow your lead.

all the best to you

]]> By: Jack Norris https://staging.veganoutreach.org/my-vegan-deployment-continued/#comment-26610 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 19:39:34 +0000 http://staging.veganoutreach.org/?page_id=20179#comment-26610 Nicole,

Your story is inspiring!

Thank you so much for writing this for VO’s blog—we’re very grateful that you took the time and I have to think you will inspire many others to stick with a vegan lifestyle even when things aren’t convenient.

Good luck and I hope you’ll be safe!

Jack

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