Logo created by sailors who will serve on three aircraft carriers in the space of six months. — Image courtesy of Navy
“This carrier roulette is especially noteworthy because — for the first time since 2007 — no U.S. aircraft carrier will be on duty in the Persian Gulf for up to two months this fall.”
Fine time for
- Iran to promptly initiate its nuclear agreement exit strategy (laid out plainly in said agreement)
- Israel to say “it’s time” and light up some sites
Logo created by sailors who will serve on three aircraft carriers in the space of six months. — Image courtesy of Navy
All this complication and pull-back from hotspots to save $41 million? We borrow that much just to make interest payments on the debt EVERY 40 MINUTES. We are putting global security at risk and making San Diego a bullseye for THAT?
Why would you have a carrier in the Persian Gulf when the Israelis are going to pick a fight with Iran? The last thing you need is a big target sitting there with relatively little room to maneuver.
William the Impeached famously said, “My first question in any crisis is, ‘Where are the carriers?’”
The positions of the big ships are the first best indicators of national intent.
And what do we think are the intentions of the illegitimate, bisexual, Marxist Kenyan Muslim Usurper?
I served on board 2 carriers: Ranger and Kennedy. No idea what or why this is happening.
Obama is leaving Israel vulnerable.
If something happens, our response could take months.
And add all those accommodations for the new types of sexes soon to be in the services.
Men
Women
Trannys m-> f
Trannys f-> m
Undecideds
No carrier in the Persian Gulf part of the “deal” with Iran? My guess is yes.
Two ship swaps are not that uncommon when you have a ship homeported in Japan being replaced with one from the states. In addition to cutting the expenses of moving dependents it also doesn't disrupt their lives with a global move. So there are morale benefits.
A three ship swap is a bit more unusual.
How does “save” $41 million... or is that government math
The Air Force did something similar in 1976 with Operation Ready Switch, where the F-111Fs from Mtn. Home AFB, ID were moved to Lakenheath AFB, England, Lakenheath’s F-4s went to Nellis AFB, NV, and Nellis’ F-111As went to Mtn. Home.
When the Nimitz went from the Med to the Persian Gulf during the hostage crisis she went around Africa. Going through the Suez Canal seemed like a good setup for a target.
I am resurrecting this post.
According to this article, there will be two months this fall with no US carrier on duty in the Persian Gulf.
It is now just barely fall. I don’t know if their is currently a US carrier on duty in the Persian Gulf or not. I will try to find out. Do any freepers know of the current status of US carriers in the Persian Gulf?
I am sure Putin is aware of all US aircraft carrier movements.