Governor Palin visits USS Stennis (Photos)

Elmendorf Air Force Base ^ | June 23, 2009 | Sgt. Ricardo Branch

[SolidWood]

6/23/2009 - ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin made a surprise visit to Sailors and personnel onboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) on Monday during the military joint-training exercise Northern Edge 2009.

The invitation came as a surprise for the governor, who jumped at the opportunity to visit U.S. service members and learn more about U.S. Navy operations.

"This is such an honor to be here," Palin said. "It's a once in a lifetime opportunity for my husband Todd and I to see an aircraft carrier in action, and see what its crew does to keep America safe."

During the visit, Palin toured the ship's facilities to include; flight deck takeoffs and landings, bridge operations, a tour of the hangar bay, and a meet and greet with Alaskan constituents.

"I'm enjoying this opportunity to meet the men and women of the ship," she said. "It's a chance to meet the people who have chosen to serve something greater and larger than themselves and a good time to say thank you."

[SolidWood]

Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin watches flight operations off from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) on Monday during the military joint-training exercise Northern Edge 2009 (Photo by Army Sgt. Ricardo Branch, Northern Edge Joint Information Bureau).

6/22/2009 - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin and her husband Todd walk to a C-2A Greyhound logistics aircraft that will be taking them out to the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during exercise Northern Edge 2009, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, June 18, 2009. Northern Edge 2009 is Alaska's largest military training exercise. It prepares joint forces to respond to crises throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (Released/U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt Dennis J. Henry Jr.)

[SolidWood]

She looks like a rebel pilot ready to take on the Empire of DC.

[napscoordinator]

Todd has the life doesn’t he. Man he gets to attend all these type of things. I think he is lucky and want to be him...lol.

[freekitty]

We sure could use these people in the WH

[SolidWood]

Palin PING!

Anyone on or off the Palin ping, write me.

[max americana]

Absolutely. Palin wouldn’t be stupid enough to get ice cream when Iranians are dying on the streets and North Korea launches a missile at us.

[Loud Mime]

They got a carrier landing? Wow!

She beat Obama to the #3 wire!

[EDINVA]

Betcha it’s safe to say 80% or more of the personnel on the Stennis voted for her ticket.

[SolidWood]

"It's not every day a governor comes onboard," Vance said. "We tell our Sailors thank you every day, but when it comes from someone like Governor Palin, it makes it all the more special."

"This is a huge deal for them," Vance said. "This visit is icing on the cake after a five month cruise at sea."

Most definitely.

[Kickass Conservative]

Not to change the subject, but does this woman ever take a bad photo?

Outside of Yahoo posting a video still with her looking off camera, to make her look less attractive on purpose, she always looks radiant.

On the other hand, did Hillary or Michelle Obama for that matter, ever look as good in any photo? Just asking...

[beaversmom]

She’s definitely photogenic.

[rcrngroup]

How in the world does God allow a stunningly beautiful, competent, articulate, patriotic, conservative, Christian, pro-American like Sarah Palin to be ripped & raked over the coals & dragged through the mud by idiots like 0boooooomba, Biden & the evil, lamebrain media is beyond me. I don't understand why He chooses to bless & prosper evil doers like 0booooomba & the demoRATs while he allows Sarah Palin & her family to be tormented & afflicted by the insane, deranged lefties. Sarah Palin does not deserve the hatred & vitriol that the deranged leftists are heaping upon Sarah & her beautiful family.

I have two wishes 1) That Sarah Palin is our next president of the U.S. and that 0boooooombashiite gets thrown out on his ass. 2) That the deranged lefties (including Letterman) who torment & revile Sarah Palin will roast for eternity in hell.

[TChris]

How in the world does God allow a stunningly beautiful, competent, articulate, patriotic, conservative, Christian, pro-American like Sarah Palin to be ripped & raked over the coals & dragged through the mud by idiots like 0boooooomba, Biden & the evil, lamebrain media is beyond me.

He allowed His perfect, innocent Son to be crucified. Is Sarah greater than He?

God allows men to choose good or evil and act accordingly, including affecting others. It is His plan to allow this exercise of free will so that His eternal judgments, the eternal consequences of our choices, will be just.

In the end, it will all be made right. Nobody will "get away with" anything.

[rcrngroup]

Not to change the subject, but does this woman ever take a bad photo?

No, you're right. Sarah Palin has a natural beauty that comes from her heart.

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On the other hand, did Hillary or Michelle Obama for that matter, ever look as good in any photo? Just asking...

I have yet to see the man-beast Michelle 0bama take a SINGLE GOOD PICTURE!!! WTH, she has yet to take a single photo without screwing her face up in some exaggerated dumb ass look or pose. She is one ugly mother.......

And her clothes selection is atrocious. I've seen bag ladies that look more stylish & knowledgeable about how to dress than Michelle 0boooooooombashiite

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[Rummyfan]

Not to change the subject, but does this woman ever take a bad photo?

NO! Even under that helmet and goggles her beauty shines through.

[rcrngroup]

Thanks for the good note & encouragement. I am just PO’d at the lefties who seem to prosper at everything while tormenting the rest of us. I hate those evil SOB’s. The sooner they are thrown into the Lake of Fire, the better it will be.

[DISCO]

You forgot doped up. That would explain 99% of why they are the way they are.

[Yossarian]

Not to change the subject, but does this woman ever take a bad photo?

The sole one in existence:

Sarah is the one on the right, believe it or not.

[dennisw]

Absolutely. Palin wouldn’t be stupid enough to get ice cream when Iranians are dying on the streets and North Korea launches a missile at us.

Plus that ice cream excursion was 100% photo opportunity to buff 0bongo's image.
To make him look like he was doing something any 0bongo voter would be doing
While he was silent about the Iranian uprising
What a disgrace
The left loves its own dictators like Chavez and Amedinejad
I remember all the invective they laid on Pinochet
Hypocrites all

[Finalapproach29er]

It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity...
*******
Hopefully she’ll have more as C-in-Chief in the future.