Posted on 05/02/2023 1:31:51 PM PDT by george76
Yay! Submarines!
Especially, loved the Ohio. Huge ship.
My uncle was major operative in the weapons systems design.
So old school. Just wait until the commies make them all battery powered with a diverse and inclusive crew.
Iran and North Korea have to know they can never hope to destroy or disable these. So any strike against the U.S. is guaranteed to receive a response. Why do they persist in their anti-American rhetoric (or is it more than words?), knowing they would be destroyed? Or do they gamble on whomever is leading the U.S. failing to respond with these sub’s nukes?
Nuclear...ewwwwww!
Anyone see the new drag queen Navy advertisements? I KID YOU NOT.
the company i worked for made the cameras in the aerospike that was part of the celestial navigation system...
looong time ago
Built back when we were a rich and powerful nation with the greatest Science, Tech and Engineering schools in the world churning out hundreds of thousands of brilliant graduates.
Can they be built today and work? Can we maintain and upgrade the old fleet? I fear the answers are increasingly “Doubtful” or “No.”
We are coasting on the great fumes of achievements of prior generations and a nation proud of who it was and what it could accomplish.
I honestly don’t think that Iran nor even Kim is crazy enough to attack the U.S. directly. I think they say such provocative things for mostly for domestic political consumption because they think it helps popularity, but also because they want to be able to do aggressive things without U.S. interference. Iran, for example, wants to be able to sponsor terrorism, and they assume that if they have a nuclear deterrent, the U.S. will be afraid to have an escalation with them.
> Built back when we were a rich and powerful nation with the greatest Science, Tech and Engineering schools in the world churning out hundreds of thousands of brilliant graduates. <
One of the finalists to be the next Chief of Naval Operations is a female admiral by the name of Lisa Franchetti. Her college degree is in journalism. Let that sink in for a moment.
Adm. Lisa Franchetti is a native of Rochester, New York. She received her commission in 1985 through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Program at Northwestern University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism. She also attended the Naval War College and holds a master degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix.That bio is long on listing assignments and awards, but I see NOTHING about accomplishments (other than kissing ass and getting promoted). Bachelors in journalism, Masters from University of Phoenix (one of the first online schools), and ATTENDED the Navy War College.Her operational tours include auxiliaries officer and first division officer on USS Shenandoah (AD 44); navigator and jumboization coordinator onboard USS Monongahela (AO 178); operations officer on USS Moosbrugger (DD 980); combat systems officer and chief staff officer for Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2; executive officer of USS Stout (DDG 55); and assistant surface operations officer on USS George Washington Strike Group. She commanded USS Ross (DDG 71) and DESRON-21, embarked on USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). She also served as commander of Pacific Partnership 2010, embarked on USNS Mercy (T-AH 19).
Ashore, Franchetti’s assignments include commander, Naval Reserve Center Central Point, Oregon; aide to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations; protocol officer for the commander, U.S. Atlantic Fleet; 4th Battalion officer at the U.S. Naval Academy; division chief, Joint Concept Development and Experimentation, on the Joint Staff, J7; deputy director of International Engagement and executive assistant to N3/N5 on the Navy staff; and military assistant to the Secretary of the Navy.
Her flag assignments include commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea; commander, Carrier Strike Group 9; commander, Carrier Strike Group 15; chief of staff, Strategy, Plans and Policy (J-5) Joint Staff; commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO; deputy commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe; deputy commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa; Joint Force Maritime Component Commander; deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Development, N7; and director for Strategy, Plans and Policy (J-5), Joint Staff. Franchetti assumed the duties as Vice Chief of Naval Operations Sept. 2, 2022.
Her personal awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal (two awards), Legion of Merit (five awards), Meritorious Service Medal (five awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (four awards), and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards).
Maybe you can read DOD bios better than me. Is there any there there?
I honestly don’t think that Iran nor even Kim is crazy enough to attack the U.S. directly
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The Mad Mullahs do not care what happens to them or Iranians - They only want to bring the 12th Imam out of the well he climbed into in the 8th century so he can lead believers to bring all of humanity to Paradise.
Nuclear war will bring about enough blood for the scent of it to lure the Imam out of the well - they do not fear a nuclear exchange, they welcome it.
They are foaming at the mouth insane.
“One of the finalists to be the next Chief of Naval Operations is a female admiral by the name of Lisa Franchetti. Her college degree is in journalism. Let that sink in for a moment.”
Her subs most probably will.
“”Iran and North Korea have to know they can never hope to destroy or disable these.””
No Worries! The Obama /Biden/Holder/Bill Ayers/Angela Davis/Valerie Jarrett/Susan Rice Regime will never respond to any real threat. If Florida keeps on growing and passing common sense, regular American values, the Ruling Class just might park a few of these submarines off of the Florida coast.
“”Next Chief of Naval Operations is a female admiral by the name of Lisa Franchetti. Her college degree is in journalism””
Well, of course! Don’t journalists (Drive-By Media) know everything? Heck, DemoKKKrats get elected/selected for office, and....Shazam! They are all instant experts in health care, economics, finance, automotive, everything! They are especially savvy at finance...well, their own finances. They use other people’s money to get into office, and then funnel as much as possible into their own wallets.
Iran and NK do not have to make war against the US. They will leave this up to China and once the war progresses they can always join in.
It’s a good thing the “prez” isn’t controlled by China? /s
One of the finalists to be the next Chief of Naval Operations is a female admiral by the name of Lisa Franchetti. Her college degree is in journalism. Let that sink in for a moment.
You did use “sink in” as sarcasm. Right?
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