Sailors stand on the deck of the USS Iwo Jima as it passes by the Statue of Liberty to kick off Fleet Week. (May 25, 2011)
Posted on 06/01/2011 10:06:32 AM PDT by conductor john
During A.M. excersises, I was pleased to view the U.S.S. IWO JIMA #7 steam down Hudson River and away from N.Y.C. She sailed quite close to Jersey side before correcting path back to center of channel and you could easily see all hands on deck gazing westerly towards me. (Isn't this the same U.S.S. IWO JIMA that 'deep-sixed OBL recently?) Anyway, big cheers and a rolling wave of my 'METS' cap was heartily given. (My effort to 'SIGN' them all "JOB WELL DONE--NOW-- LET'S ROLL!"
Fleet week is so awesome. Great shot!
Awesome pic, thx!
Sorry, John. The Norfolk-based USS Iwo Jima wasn’t involved in OBL’s demise. That was the west coast based USS Carl Vinson.
I love my Navy.
Fair winds and following seas, USS Iwo Jima.
I served on a fast attack sub & two carriers..
The SEALS created a new drink called the Bin Laden - two shots and a splash -
**rim shot**
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