[Rembrandt]

“The carriers that the US is preparing to retire are over 40 years old.The Israeli navy has no logistical capability to handle & maintain such ships.Besides,it would need almost half it’s total personnel strength to just crew the ship.”

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Perhaps, we could anchor it halfway btwn Israel and Iran, loaded with fuel, then ask if Israel would like to participate in a lend lease. I’m sure there is a way - the US should talk with Israel about this. It sure seems like it would be beneficial to the powers of light.

[Secret Agent Man]

This is hardly the time to be decreasing the number of our aircraft carriers. Not with China’s and India’s navies on the rise.