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Posted on 05/22/2009 5:51:14 AM PDT by Lucky9teen
USS RONALD REAGAN
Seeing it next to the Arizona Memorial really puts its size into perspective... ENORMOUS!
When the Bridge pipes 'Man the Rail' there is a lot of rail to man on this monster: shoulder to shoulder, around 4.5 acres. Her displacement is about 100,000 tons with full complement.
Capability
Top speed exceeds 30 knots, powered by two nuclear reactors that can operate for more than 20 years without refueling
1. Expected to operate in the fleet for about 50 years
2. Carries over 80 combat aircraft
3. Three arresting cables can stop a 28-ton aircraft going 150 miles per hour in less than 400 feet
Size
1. Towers 20 stories above the waterline
2. 1092 feet long; nearly as long as the Empire State Building is tall
3. Flight deck covers 4.5 acres
4. 4 bronze propellers, each 21 feet across, weighing 66,200 pounds
5. 2 rudders, each 29 by 22 feet and weighing 50 tons
6.4 high speed aircraft elevators, each over 4,000 square feet
Capacity
1. Home to about 6,000 Navy personnel
2. Carries enough food and supplies to operate for 90 days
3. 18,150 meals served daily
4. Distillation plants provide 400,000 gallons of fresh water from sea water daily, enough for 2,000 homes
5. Nearly 30,000 light fixtures and 1,325 miles of cable and wiring 1,400 telephones
6. 14,000 pillowcases and 28,000 sheets
7. Costs the Navy approximately $250,000 per day for pier side operation
8. Costs the Navy approximately $25 million per day for underway operations (Sailor's salaries included).
USS BILL CLINTON
The USS William Jefferson Clinton (CVS1) set sail today from its home port of Vancouver , BC.
The ship is the first of its kind in the Navy and is a standing legacy to President Bill Clinton 'for his foresight in military budget cuts' and his conduct while holding the (formerly dignified) office of President.
The ship is constructed nearly entirely from recycled aluminum and is completely solar powered with a top speed of 5 knots.It boasts an arsenal comprised of one (unarmed) F14 Tomcat or one (unarmed) F18 Hornet aircraft which, although they cannot be launched on the 100 foot flight deck, form a very menacing presence.
As a standing order there are no firearms allowed on board.
This crew, like the crew aboard the USS Jimmy Carter, is specially trained to avoid conflicts and appease any and all enemies of the United States at all costs.
In times of conflict, the USS Clinton has orders to seek refuge in Canada.
White House Press Secretary Jesse Jackson issued the following: " This technological wonder is powered by the newest model Briggs & Stratton three horsepower engine and environmentally friendly hand paddles. Extra large white flags are ready to deploy at a moments notice. Government scientists are also working on top secret 'retro sails' which will allow this ship to make the fastest retreat of any ship in history"
An onboard Type One DNC Universal Translator can send out messages of apology in any language to anyone who may find America offensive. The number of apologies are limitless and though some may seem hollow and disingenuous, the Navy advises all apologies will sound very sincere.
USS BARACK OBAMA
He has no plan, no ideas and just like his presidency, no legitimacy.
This is what the increase in taxes on small business support!
These new sailors are filling all the new government jobs promised by the Democrats
This high tech vessel was christened by Rev. Wright
The USS Sharpton is currently under construction in Kenya while the SS Pelosi is being built from recycled Corona cans in Mexico
TOPICS: Humor
KEYWORDS: humor; laffs; memorialday; military; obamajokes; ofst; silliness
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To: Lucky9teen
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05/22/2009 5:52:20 AM PDT
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21stCenturion
("It's the Judges, Stupid !")
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05/22/2009 5:52:44 AM PDT
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freedomlover
(Make sure you're in love - before you move in the heavy stuff)
To: 21stCenturion
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05/22/2009 5:53:02 AM PDT
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21stCenturion
("It's the Judges, Stupid !")
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SILLINESS
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Most of us have a 3 day weekend comin up...so enjoy!!
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!
A Blessed Thank You to all who serve(d)
May your blood, sweat and tears not be in vain.
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05/22/2009 5:55:36 AM PDT
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Lucky9teen
(Revolution Beckons......When is enough, ENOUGH?)
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05/22/2009 5:58:23 AM PDT
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Travis T. OJustice
(I can spell just fine, thanks, it's my typing that sucks.)
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05/22/2009 6:00:04 AM PDT
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BibChr
("...behold, they have rejected the word of the LORD, so what wisdom is in them?" [Jer. 8:9])
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05/22/2009 6:01:19 AM PDT
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ShadowAce
(Linux -- The Ultimate Windows Service Pack)
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To: Lucky9teen
Did you know that typing “MOM” on a telephone is “666” ? OH NO!
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05/22/2009 6:03:33 AM PDT
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eccentric
(a.k.a. baldwidow)
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05/22/2009 6:07:42 AM PDT
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girlscout
(Why didn't Noah swat those two mosquitoes?)
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05/22/2009 6:13:33 AM PDT
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21stCenturion
("It's the Judges, Stupid !")
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05/22/2009 6:15:45 AM PDT
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CholeraJoe
("Did you ever take a dump so big your pants fit better afterwards?")
To: Lucky9teen
Did someone say silliness?
THWAPPP!
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05/22/2009 6:15:47 AM PDT
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ovrtaxt
(Truly Constitutional money isn't just backed by gold and silver- it IS gold and silver.)
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05/22/2009 6:20:53 AM PDT
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Liberty Valance
(Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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05/22/2009 6:23:39 AM PDT
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Squidpup
("Fight the Good Fight")
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