Posted on 05/27/2017 3:38:32 PM PDT by blam
One month ago, when we first discussed that in addition to the CVN-70 Carl Vinson aircraft carrier group, the US was deploying two more carriers toward the Korean peninsula, some took the Yonhap-sourced report skeptically: after all, what’s the incremental symbolic impact of having three, or even two aircraft carriers next to North Korea when just one would more than suffice. Then, two weeks ago, the report was proven half right when US officials announced that in addition to the first US carrier already on location, the US Navy is moving the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier to the Korean Peninsula, where it would conduct dual-carrier training exercises with the USS Carl Vinson.
After completing its maintenance period in Yokosuka, Japan, the USS Ronald Reagan departed for the Korean Peninsula on Tuesday, according to the Navy. “Coming out of a long in-port maintenance period we have to ensure that Ronald Reagan and the remainder of the strike group are integrated properly as we move forward,” Rear Adm. Charles Williams said in a press release. Once it arrives in the region, the carrier will conduct a variety of training exercises but primarily focus on certifying its ability to safely launch and recover aircraft, the service said. In other words, training for combat missions involved the North Korean capital.
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God bless Donald Trump.
I was in those waters aboard the USS Enterprise in January and February of 1968 during the Pueblo incident. It was darn cold with ice forming on the deck. At least these sailors will be up their during the warm season.
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This could be in response to the potential NK has now for an EMP attack now.
Surprised the Titanic is that big relative to a modern carrier.
Was out of yoko in early 90s on the Indy just remember mid-late summer is typhoon season. We got sandwiched between two of em when one turned back from the forecast track. Folded back alert helps blades before they could get em stored. Japanese destroyer lost a mast and a few escorts lost sonar domes. Mother Nature is sometimes where the hardest battles are fought.
Oh my.
The little NK dictator is going to be craping in his pants.
I don't know the Navy's current logistical capabilities, but I am sure it needs significant rebuilding.
Nothing at the link and what’s the 3rd carrier?
Wow! The carrier is obviously bigger, but the Titanic was still pretty darn big.
Oasis of the Seas:
One carrier and you’re set to kick some serious rear end. Three carriers and you’re set to support an Invasion on land.
This a serious notice, it not just a retaliation strike now.
It's a Zero Hedge (we can't post from there) article.Click here.
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