[prairiebreeze]

3 carrier groups? The article says the Nimitz is relieving the Eisenhower, although it doesn't say where the Ike will go next. Or if it will stay there in more of a support role, perhaps.

President Bush ratcheted up the rhetoric over the incident last week, calling the detainees “hostages” – a term not even the British had used.

Heavens no, let's not refer to them accurately, nosiree...rolling eyes!

Salem, carrier groups are truly awesome. Just one more example of the finest military on the planet.

[El Gato]

The article says the Nimitz is relieving the Eisenhower

That's the announced plan... but plans change.

[Salem]

"...Or if it will stay there in more of a support role, perhaps."

Nobody knows except the Navy brass. Remember, the USS Reagan is on a port call in South Korea. Not that far away from where these others will be.