The best thing the country can do is assure that they always have a Commander-In-Chief in the White House that totally supports and adequately finds the military, and is respected by our adversaries .... something we currently lack.

(07-30-2021 11:38 AM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  

Probably mad over misuse of pronouns

(07-30-2021 11:38 AM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  

If an aircraft carrier costing 3/4 of a billion dollars can be destroyed by one disgruntled person starting a fire, we've got some major issues. Also, it's time that we bring back an old maritime tradition of keelhauling.

(07-30-2021 11:43 AM)No2rdame Wrote:  

(07-30-2021 11:38 AM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  

If an aircraft carrier costing 3/4 of a billion dollars can be destroyed by one disgruntled person starting a fire, we've got some major issues. Also, it's time that we bring back an old maritime tradition of keelhauling.

IIRC, the ship was in for refitting so it would not have had the normal compliment of firefighters aboard.

A carrier being escorted by a friggin LCS? Hard to tell for sure---but Im not sure that LCS is even fitted with the Naval Strike Missiles. If not---it almost couldn't be a more worthless escort vessel.

(07-30-2021 11:43 AM)No2rdame Wrote:  If an aircraft carrier costing 3/4 of a billion dollars can be destroyed by one disgruntled person starting a fire, we've got some major issues. Also, it's time that we bring back an old maritime tradition of keelhauling.

The new ones are $3.8 billion.

The USA military in general--and the Navy in particular--need to get one message loud and clear. Their number one priority is warfighting. To the extent that things like diversity, equality, and combatting climate change are important and useful goals, they are to be pursued on a not-to-interfere basis with warfighting and preparedness.

Their job is to fight--and win--wars, not to lose them like in Afghanistan. Until they get that right, nothing else matters.

(06-17-2021 01:50 PM)swagsurfer11 Wrote:  

(06-17-2021 01:06 PM)ODU BBALL Wrote:  

(06-17-2021 12:29 PM)swagsurfer11 Wrote:  

(06-15-2021 11:22 AM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  

Quote:A giant Black Lives Matter (BLM) flag was allowed to be prominently displayed at the barracks of a U.S. naval installation in Africa, according to an allegation by a military whistleblower to Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR).

The complaint was submitted through a whistleblower complaint page set him by the senator and Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) for service members to report examples of bias against conservatives in the military.

The whistleblower wrote that while deployed to a combat zone in Africa, there was a giant Black Lives Matter flag displayed at a U.S. naval installation. The whistleblower, who name was withheld, wrote:

In the barracks area of the installation, a massive BLM flag had been hung from the third story of the barracks, draping over both the second and first rows under it. The flag was probably fifty feet long, by fifteen feet wide. In addition to this, there were many service members that were wearing BLM t-shirts that sported additional BLM slogans, doo rags, and hats, all with BLM plastered on them. I am opposed to the BLM movement for many reasons, and seeing a constant reminder of this group daily, was offensive and distracting to me, especially in a combat zone. I also feel that it is a very politically driven and polarizing group, that has no business being advertised on a military base. There were also multiple people that I worked with, that felt the same way as I did about the group. I asked an individual that had influence on the base and with the base commander, why this was being allowed. He said it was the view of the commander that this movement was not political, and non-partisan, therefore, he had no issue with its advertisement. I asked him then if it would be ok if a hung a massive make America great again trump 2020 flag, and wore hats and memorabilia for the MAGA movement. He told me that would not be allowed, as that would be a very political statement, and cause a lot of offense to some people. I told him this seemed very one sided and hypocritical, and he said it was the commanders [sic] decision, and not his. I share this because I don’t think it was right then, or now, that there is such a double standard, when it comes to these issues. I felt powerless to affect any change, and just had to try and let it go and deal with it everyday.

Link

Confederate flags and naming bases after Confederate traitors is ok but BLM flag is not?

They weren't traitors. They were fighting for their homes and their state. To call them traitors is like calling the people living in the community of Buckhead traitors because they want to leave Atlanta and form their own city since Atlanta is no longer serving their needs.

BS. They took up arms against their country.

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a person who betrays a friend, country, principle, etc.

Oh look, a communist I missed when crafting my ignore list.

(09-10-2021 01:36 AM)Attackcoog Wrote:  A carrier being escorted by a friggin LCS? Hard to tell for sure---but Im not sure that LCS is even fitted with the Naval Strike Missiles. If not---it almost couldn't be a more worthless escort vessel.

I think they had 5 Arleigh Burke’s with them. I didn’t see a cruiser listed so they may have a DDG as a captains billet filling the role. LCS is probably just there for the sea time.

(09-10-2021 09:50 AM)U_of_Elvis Wrote:  

(09-10-2021 01:36 AM)Attackcoog Wrote:  A carrier being escorted by a friggin LCS? Hard to tell for sure---but Im not sure that LCS is even fitted with the Naval Strike Missiles. If not---it almost couldn't be a more worthless escort vessel.

I think they had 5 Arleigh Burke’s with them. I didn’t see a cruiser listed so they may have a DDG as a captains billet filling the role. LCS is probably just there for the sea time.

Quote:The carrier strike group is led by Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 and includes aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70); embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2; embarked staffs of CSG 1 and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 1; Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57); Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90); and Independence variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16).

(09-10-2021 09:59 AM)bobdizole Wrote:  

(09-10-2021 09:50 AM)U_of_Elvis Wrote:  

(09-10-2021 01:36 AM)Attackcoog Wrote:  A carrier being escorted by a friggin LCS? Hard to tell for sure---but Im not sure that LCS is even fitted with the Naval Strike Missiles. If not---it almost couldn't be a more worthless escort vessel.

I think they had 5 Arleigh Burke’s with them. I didn’t see a cruiser listed so they may have a DDG as a captains billet filling the role. LCS is probably just there for the sea time.

Quote:The carrier strike group is led by Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 and includes aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70); embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2; embarked staffs of CSG 1 and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 1; Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57); Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90); and Independence variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16).

When they were in Hawaii two months ago they had 5 DDGs. 1 CG, one DDG, and 1 LCS seems a little light, hope they have a lot of underwater friends.

I always thought the traditional definition of a CSG was one guided missile cruiser, 2 guided missile destroyers, and two destroyers / frigates doing ASW.

Couple of weeks ago many swore China was going to invade Taiwan. It’s like some have never lived through the Cold War.

(10-07-2021 01:41 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  

You've got to be Kidding......

Quote:PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) ‘struck an object while submerged on the afternoon of Oct. 2, while operating in international waters in the Indo-Pacific region,’ officials revealed Thursday.

They say multiple sailors were injured — but there are no life threatening injuries.

“The safety of the crew remains the Navy’s top priority,” U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet said in a statement. “The submarine remains in a safe and stable condition. USS Connecticut’s nuclear propulsion plant and spaces were not affected and remain fully operational. The extent of damage to the remainder of the submarine is being assessed. The U.S. Navy has not requested assistance. The incident will be investigated.”

There was no indication about what type of object struck the submarine. According to the NavyTimes, ‘an official who requested anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak on the record said that the area’s topography at the time did not indicate there was a land mass in front of the boat.’

(10-07-2021 02:45 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  

Quote:PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) ‘struck an object while submerged on the afternoon of Oct. 2, while operating in international waters in the Indo-Pacific region,’ officials revealed Thursday.

They say multiple sailors were injured — but there are no life threatening injuries.

“The safety of the crew remains the Navy’s top priority,” U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet said in a statement. “The submarine remains in a safe and stable condition. USS Connecticut’s nuclear propulsion plant and spaces were not affected and remain fully operational. The extent of damage to the remainder of the submarine is being assessed. The U.S. Navy has not requested assistance. The incident will be investigated.”

There was no indication about what type of object struck the submarine. According to the NavyTimes, ‘an official who requested anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak on the record said that the area’s topography at the time did not indicate there was a land mass in front of the boat.’

Just for the record people in Connecticut can't drive for schit, so it should really come as no surprise that the USS Connecticut "hit something".

(10-08-2021 12:24 PM)Eldonabe Wrote:  

(10-07-2021 02:45 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  

Quote:PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) ‘struck an object while submerged on the afternoon of Oct. 2, while operating in international waters in the Indo-Pacific region,’ officials revealed Thursday.
They say multiple sailors were injured — but there are no life threatening injuries.
“The safety of the crew remains the Navy’s top priority,” U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet said in a statement. “The submarine remains in a safe and stable condition. USS Connecticut’s nuclear propulsion plant and spaces were not affected and remain fully operational. The extent of damage to the remainder of the submarine is being assessed. The U.S. Navy has not requested assistance. The incident will be investigated.”
There was no indication about what type of object struck the submarine. According to the NavyTimes, ‘an official who requested anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak on the record said that the area’s topography at the time did not indicate there was a land mass in front of the boat.’

Just for the record people in Connecticut can't drive for schit, so it should really come as no surprise that the USS Connecticut "hit something".

"The hardest thing about playing chicken is knowing when to flinch." --CDR Bart Mancuso, The Hunt For Red October

Not saying anything. Just wondering.