Could not but notice that throughout our history, politician behavior has changed very little
"We were fighting the war on the cheap,” and
Marines are, well, Marines
"...Raider battalions early in the war to carry out stealthy, mobile operations far behind enemy lines. They pioneered the tactics now used by Navy SEALs"
I hope the ship (and crew) has a proud and solid history of of achivement.
Great post. Yet one more reminder of those that served in so many very difficult situations and did not waiver nor fail. To them all the honor earned.