[Lekker 1]

Our greatest enemies don't have (significant) navies.

[AFreeBird]

Our greatest enemies don't have (significant) navies.

Our grearest enemies don't have the thousands of miles of coastline on two oceans to defend as we do. Nor is one of their states (not territories) out in the middle of the Pacific ocean.

[Modernman]

Our greatest enemies don't have (significant) navies.

Yet. China is going full-speed ahead with development of a greatly-expanded navy.

Plus, the Navy is still our only way to get large numbers of troops and supplies to a war zone.

[Restorer]

Dang good point. Military power has no real meaning except in comparison with possible opponents.

No country that the US could realistically expect to get into a war with has a navy capable of providing realistic opposition.

If you think the US navy got downsized during the 90s, compare what happened to the Russian Navy!

[superiorslots]

Quote: Our greatest enemies don't have (significant) navies.

Not yet by one country in particular is working on it 24/365

[rmlew]

Our greatest enemies don't have (significant) navies.
China's navy is growing rapidly and is being modernized. Moreover, any war with them would occur within range of their growing airforce.

Rememebr that we routinely need to fight one war, some small skirmishes, and detter other wars. Today we are at war in Iraq, while the Navy attempts to deter Iran, North Korea, and China.

[unkus]

Our greatest enemies come from within. Those outside will just be patient.