[AndyJackson]

I don’t want to discourage creative thought when we need it most, but the Richard Russell really is razor blades, and the Tomahawk LAM(N) [nuclear] was retired a long time ago.

[outofsalt]

http://www.hullnumber.com/SSN-687
USS Richard B Russell was “recycled”.

[Unrepentant VN Vet]

I don’t want to discourage creative thought when we need it most, but the Richard Russell really is razor blades, and the Tomahawk LAM(N) [nuclear] was retired a long time ago.

I'll second that, AJ.

Besides, why should the Black Hats settle for one very old/obsolete/irradiated-to-the-point-of-breaking-like-crystal attack sub when they've got

USS Ohio (SSGN 726)

http://www.csp.navy.mil/ohio/About/

...or USS Michigan (SSGN 727)

...or USS Florida (SSGN 728)

...or USS Georgia (SSGN 729)

all available and equipped per "22 Trident launch tubes were reconfigured to carry either canisters containing seven Tomahawks each - for a total of up to 154 missiles - or special operations weapons or equipment. (My underline) The other two launch tubes were converted to lockout chambers, allowing for the embarkation and deployment of special operations forces such as Navy SEALs.".

Hmmmmmm, he sez.

Particularly when, according to the Navy, both Ohio and Michigan are currently docked right up the road from SeaTac at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. (Florida and Georgia are homeported at Kings Bay, GA but their current locations aren't shown.)

Sheesh. Why drive an old clunker when you've got four top-of-the-line rides like that available?

[WildHighlander57]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3678584/posts?page=74#74
Thanks for the info!