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Oct 16, 2023 9:08:30 GMT -5
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Post by Marshall on Oct 16, 2023 9:08:30 GMT -5
Dang, we’ve got a lot of them. With the Gerald Ford, and the Eisenhaur going on a Mediterranean cruise, I googled “carrier strike groups” and we’ve got 11 of them.
The money invested in the GF scares me. It makes a big expensive target, and inexpensive drones and missiles are getting awfully accurate and successful as cheap deterants.
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Oct 16, 2023 10:14:58 GMT -5
Post by epaul on Oct 16, 2023 10:14:58 GMT -5
I think large carriers are on their way to the tar pits, as well. The navel resources dedicated solely to protecting them are immense... and growing immenser with every new $12 computer chip.
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Oct 16, 2023 11:04:23 GMT -5
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Post by John B on Oct 16, 2023 11:04:23 GMT -5
Dang, we’ve got a lot of them. With the Gerald Ford, and the Eisenhaur going on a Mediterranean cruise, I googled “carrier strike groups” and we’ve got 11 of them. The money invested in the GF scares me. It makes a big expensive target, and inexpensive drones and missiles are getting awfully accurate and successful as cheap deterants. What is the “GF?”
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Post by david on Oct 16, 2023 11:35:36 GMT -5
I think he abbreviated "Gerald Ford." anyway, I am on board. I sold both of my boats two years ago.
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Oct 16, 2023 11:52:25 GMT -5
Post by Cornflake on Oct 16, 2023 11:52:25 GMT -5
I've thought for a long time that carriers put too many eggs in one basket. It appears that the Pentagon doesn't care what I think. Can you imagine?
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Post by Dub on Oct 16, 2023 12:01:15 GMT -5
As fast and skilled as the Seabees are, it may still be handy to have mobile airfields.
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Post by John B on Oct 16, 2023 12:11:56 GMT -5
I think he abbreviated "Gerald Ford." anyway, I am on board. I sold both of my boats two years ago. So Marshall’s not worried about how much people are spending on Gluten-Free products.
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Post by epaul on Oct 16, 2023 13:14:51 GMT -5
The decision on a big new boat like the GF isn't necessarily up to the Pentagon (or the strategic thinkers that are within Pentagon). A couple key senators on the the right committees have as much power as any general, and if a couple powerful senators happen to have nice mix of companies involved in ship building in their district, a boat can have smooth sailing through the Sea of Appropriations.
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Oct 16, 2023 13:39:03 GMT -5
Post by Marshall on Oct 16, 2023 13:39:03 GMT -5
So Marshall’s not worried about how much people are spending on Gluten-Free products. Strange name for an aircraft carrier; The USS Gluten-Free.
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Oct 17, 2023 8:10:16 GMT -5
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Post by dradtke on Oct 17, 2023 8:10:16 GMT -5
A cousin's son was one of the designers of the Gerald Ford.
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Post by majorminor on Oct 17, 2023 9:22:05 GMT -5
The money invested in the GF scares me. I thought you were married?
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