The AP article uses the phrase ‘sustained combat’ since it is a daily occurrence.
“The Eisenhower’s air crews have dropped over 350 bombs and fired 50 missiles at targets in the campaign, said Capt. Marvin Scott, who oversees all the air group’s aircraft. Meanwhile, the Houthis apparently have shot down multiple MQ-9 Reaper drones with surface-to-air missile systems.”
Not fighting harder against the Hooties is a 0bama/Biden Admin political decision to appease the Iranians until they get a working nuke or two. When that is achieved, and used on Israel and NYC, then 0bama/Biden can comfortably surrender for the ‘greater good’.
350 bombs and 50 missiles! WOW.... The USS Valley Forge did that much on it’s first attack on Korea.
And during Inchon;
“Valley Forge’s Air Group 5 made numerous daily strikes against North Korean targets. Troop concentrations, defensive positions, and supply and communications lines were repeatedly bombed by the A-1 Skyraiders and the F9F Panthers and F4U Corsairs delivered rocket and cannon fire. Over 5,000 combat sorties delivered 2,000 short tons (1,800 t) of bombs and rockets between 3 July and 19 November 1950. During this time, Valley Forge maintained a high operational record as she steamed up and down the coast of Korea, a distance equal to twice around the world.”
And as many as 11 carriers saw action.
And then there is Vietnam.
The audacity of these guys crowing about sustained combat. Like Carriers and the Gun Line ships in Vietnam didn’t exist.
That’s around 7000 bombs depending on the breakdown. from just ONE vessel.
I understand keeping morale up, but jeeze that’s very self aggrandizing.
I suppose if measured in dollars funneled to the Grift, it’s far more intense now.