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The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower leaves the Red Sea as Houthi attacks continue.
NPR ^ | Juliana Kim

Posted on 06/22/2024 4:44:40 PM PDT by mulder1

The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower — which had been leading the response against Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden — is returning home.

U.S. Central Command announced that the carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt will head to the Middle East to maintain a presence in the region.

The Eisenhower was deployed to the region more than seven months ago — just a few weeks after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack against Israel.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; War on Terror; Yemen
KEYWORDS: aircraftcarrier; bidensfault; eisenhowe; houthi; houthis; iran; leaves; navy; obamasfault; redsea; usseisenhower; yemen
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Also watch several videos on youtube of recent drone attacks on merchant ships in the red sea. Huge explosions. Some say worst attacks since WW2?


21 posted on 06/22/2024 6:20:13 PM PDT by mulder1 ("It is not the critic that matters" "Loose lips sink ships.")
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To: mulder1

A real President would have introduced to the Houthi’s fuel air bombs. Lots of them.


22 posted on 06/22/2024 6:52:45 PM PDT by Nateman (Democrats did not strive for fraud friendly voting merely to continue honest elections.)
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To: Salman; All
I get the feeling the administration doesn't really want the attacks to stop, but they want to look like they are doing something about it.

Much more likely: Biden and Obama paid off by the Iranians.

It has always been Obama/Biden policy to make the Iranians the Middle East regional power.

That is obviously why they have pushed for a nuclear armed Iran.

23 posted on 06/22/2024 6:58:45 PM PDT by marktwain (The Republic is at risk. Resistance to the Democratic Party is Resistance to Tyranny. )
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To: M Kehoe

Nit that I’m aware of. They have been on station for a long time. Everyone needs a break.


24 posted on 06/22/2024 7:04:06 PM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (Gender dysphoria is now a federally protected mental illness.)
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To: ridesthemiles

I was going to say the same thing.


25 posted on 06/22/2024 7:26:08 PM PDT by matt04 ( )
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To: mulder1

I read earlier today that the Ike was extended further and would not be coming home right now.


26 posted on 06/22/2024 7:28:49 PM PDT by Captain Peter Blood
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To: mulder1

6-7 months deployed is about the average length for a carrier. According to a couple articles I’ve read she’s been deployed 9 months. The delay in relief not being on station seems to be due to USS Theodore Roosevelt changing homeport first and deploying late next month.


27 posted on 06/22/2024 7:31:19 PM PDT by cva66snipe
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To: mulder1

How is it that Millie’s Military can’t snuff out the Houthi?


28 posted on 06/22/2024 7:48:49 PM PDT by Paladin2
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To: M Kehoe

No. There is no evidence whatsoever that any Houthi weapons even got close. The ship has way over-extended its deployment and needs some serious maintenance time @ home port.

Now, that all said, the Roosevelt is in Korea and obviously could not get to the ME immediately if a crisis occurs. This gives Iran / Hezbollah a window...

USS Wasp is IIRC in the Med and has F-35’s, but, obviously is not as capable.


29 posted on 06/22/2024 7:56:38 PM PDT by Paul R. (Bin Laden wanted Obama killed so the incompetent VP, Biden, would become President!)
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To: doc maverick

The extension was for a month, the month is nearly over...

This is a rather old ship, so I suspect the Navy doesn’t want the port maintenance schedule to slip by too much.


30 posted on 06/22/2024 8:00:11 PM PDT by Paul R. (Bin Laden wanted Obama killed so the incompetent VP, Biden, would become President!)
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To: M Kehoe

I heard she was damaged, sailors injured. I hope I am wrong.


31 posted on 06/22/2024 8:00:27 PM PDT by Forward the Light Brigade (. War is Hell)
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To: Paladin2

They were not ordered to do so.


32 posted on 06/22/2024 8:01:10 PM PDT by Paul R. (Bin Laden wanted Obama killed so the incompetent VP, Biden, would become President!)
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To: mulder1

Scoots with its tail between its legs...

How embarrassing to anyone older than 70...


33 posted on 06/22/2024 8:05:11 PM PDT by SuperLuminal ( Where is Samuel Adams when we so desperately need him)
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To: mulder1

The Hooties are about to receive an upgrade to their missile arsenal from Iran via Russia. A couple of Hypersonic missiles in the wrong hands could be damaging to US Power projection via carrier groups.

As much as I hate the DNC I sense Obama is gleefully enjoying the Russian spread of weapons for use against the west worldwide. I truly do hate the DNC. Their thuggishness do not play out according to their low IQ plans on the world stage.


34 posted on 06/22/2024 8:10:18 PM PDT by Jumper
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To: M Kehoe
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower leaves the Red Sea as Houthi attacks continue.


35 posted on 06/22/2024 8:28:34 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: Elsie

Awful pic of a frightened dog .


36 posted on 06/22/2024 8:33:30 PM PDT by Mears
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To: doc maverick

Newsweak and NPR are two extremely reliable sources. I trust everything they say. </s>


37 posted on 06/22/2024 8:41:42 PM PDT by bimboeruption (“Less propaganda would be appreciated.” JimRob 12-2-2023)
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To: Elsie

It’s been extended about 2 months past the usual deployment time. It needs maintenance and crew is likely getting tired. Yeap I said tired. A carrier at sea means Ground Hog Day every day you aren’t in port. LONG working hours which typically include two watches. Many times 4 hours sleep as well. Ship needs routine mandatory shipyards work 3 or more months or possibly a year depending on last overhaul and crew needs a deserved break from sea.


38 posted on 06/22/2024 9:07:11 PM PDT by cva66snipe
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To: doc maverick
What news agencies?

It's been debunked.

https://observers.france24.com/en/middle-east/20240614-watch-out-for-the-fake-images-said-to-show-a-houthi-strike-on-a-us-aircraft-carrier

39 posted on 06/22/2024 9:50:25 PM PDT by Gunslingr3
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To: redgolum

Damaging flat tops should be hazardous to one’s health. But not in Brandon Bidenoff’s navy. Houthis still menacing shipping.


40 posted on 06/22/2024 11:57:12 PM PDT by Eleutheria5 (Every Goliath has his David. Child in need of a CGM system. https://gofund.me/6452dbf1. )
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