I did this 5 times on carriers over my 20-year Navy career.
I too, am wishing her fair winds and following seas.
But in all my years, I never saw one pull out so early, underway at 0545 this morning!
But in all my years, I never saw one pull out so early, underway at 0545 this morning!
maybe it bugged out early in case zer0bama decided to scrap her....
Usually between 1000 and 1200 for deployment. Yes, unusual.
Probably a new Captain or BG Commander just being a hard-a$$.