[rightwing2]

I absolutely agree. I toured the USS Wisconsin at Portsmouth the day after the 9-11 terrorist attack following the conclusion of my meetings with the Canadians on the LAV-III on the day of the attacks. Man, she is a beauty! We need the firepower of the Iowa class in our Navy once again. Who said battleships were obselete? In an age when shore bombardment is the primary mission of the US Navy, they would be veritable assets.

[RetiredArmy]

I toured the Mo here in Bremerton, WA on the 50th annv. signing of the end of WWII. She is still in excellant condition as part of the ship was sealed up to protect it from outside air for future need. We could only go into part of the ship. But, it was a wonderful experience. There is a plaque on the deck where General Mc signed the surrender.