[Mariner]

"Open navigation of sea lanes is a big deal. "

And not something the USN will cede to China, or Obama.

[Vermont Lt]

Try explaining this to a 25 year old.

I was just discussing this with my daughter and her friends. They were not getting it. Then my Son in law came in. He a maritime academy grad. He, thankfully, brought them up to speed.

The LIVs are not going to understand this.