Name:   Talullahhound - Subject:   Give it a rest Date:   4/9/2020 11:01:37 AM

His only real mistake was that he said this to the ship at large.  You have a ship full of junior people who cannot comprehend the larger impact of what the Captain did.  

Honestly, no one cares how much it cost.  The senior leadership of the services frequently make trips out to visit the soldiers, sailors and airmen, and it is considered to be good for morale, as well as hearing first hand the concerns of the military memebers.  This is considered to be the cost of doing business, and essential travel.