[BigWaveBetty]

The aircraft carrier Constellation with 72 warplanes aboard will head for the Gulf on November 2, 2002, the latest piece in a quiet U.S. buildup off Iraq, Navy officials said on October 18. The 88,000-ton Constellation, seem in this undated file photo, will be the third U.S. carrier in the region. It was sticking to a schedule worked out at least nine months ago, and not being accelerated due to the Iraqi crisis officials said. (U.S. Navy (news - web sites)/Reuters)

Third US aircraft carrier heading for Persian Gulf waters

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

Thanks for posting the photo of our new ship. We have some boxes going out in the next 2 weeks for Christmas. We need to plan about 6 weeks in advance for our stuff to get to the troops. I have been picking up Halloween candy like crazy for the soldiers. For many, this is their first Christmas away from their families.

[Endeavor]

The Constellation is one beautiful ship. Are we adopting her for the holidays?