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     Phantom’s Corner was established in 1994 during my first deployment aboard the USS Fort Fisher, and it became a staple for many of us. Every night, without fail, I’d meet with my closest Marine buddies at the same passageway, same spot, same time. There were no orders, no roster, no formal plan. Just Marines and Sailors coming together at the end of the day to talk, decompress, and look out for one another. Over time, the crew began referring to the spot by my callsign. “Meet you at Phantom’s Corner.” Eventually, the name stuck. Marines and Sailors alike added the word Corner, and just like that, the space transcended its original purpose, becoming more than just a passageway; it became Phantom’s Corner. What began on the Fort Fisher didn’t stay there. Wherever I’ve deployed since, there’s always been a Phantom’s Corner.