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To: jjotto

Amphibious transport/assault ships are not just for landing invading troops; they are very useful for humanitarian support and evacuation missions.

7 posted on 07/13/2013 1:31:24 PM PDT by ZOOKER (Until further notice the /s is implied...)

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To: ZOOKER

Yeah, and it’s ONE ship, not all that big compared to an aircraft carrier.

The Kearsarge seems to attract hysterical commentary. A few weeks ago it was going to attack someone in Syria, or overthrow the King of Jordan, or something...

8 posted on 07/13/2013 1:36:36 PM PDT by jjotto ("Ya could look it up!")

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To: ZOOKER

If this is for anything other than evacuation.....

9 posted on 07/13/2013 2:22:30 PM PDT by Former Proud Canadian (The IRS--a softer Gestapo)

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