tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15898206.post1678372753554253037..comments2024-01-03T02:43:16.695-05:00Comments on RightsideVA: The Future State of the U.S. Carrier Force?...RightsideVAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933540804900931601noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15898206.post-33022155571147710562008-04-24T23:34:00.000-04:002008-04-24T23:34:00.000-04:00But the carriers can do so much...Back during the ...But the carriers can do so much...<BR/>Back during the Tsunami a few years back the United States sent one of the carriers in the area near shore just to provide clean water that it can produce up to 400,000 gallons a day. I remember back when I was in the Keys The George Washington came near and we had several officers fish with us one day. He told me that it takes 150+ gallons in steam each time they shoot a plane off let alone the water needs for 5,000 people a day.<BR/><BR/>The carriers replaced the Battlewagons in WWII as the tactics of war changed and we may be looking at another change coming as you mentioned.<BR/><BR/>I watch the History Channel at times and are amazed when I see the new toys our military now have. We need this technology to keep ahead of changing tactics and conditions.<BR/><BR/>What we really need is another President who understands the importance of maintaining a advanced, well equipped military... I fear Hillary\Obama are more interested in trying to "Talk" with those looking to kill us and make "Happy-Deals" instead...RightsideVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933540804900931601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15898206.post-3304321032680411962008-04-24T21:28:00.000-04:002008-04-24T21:28:00.000-04:00serious discussion went around about dropping thre...serious discussion went around about dropping three carriers and using the funding for smaller ships capable of interdicting terrorism on a smaller scale...<BR/><BR/>Remains to be seen. Heck, I want the BB's back on line. I would be willing to trade carrier for two BB's....<BR/><BR/>With cruise missile technology, you can pin point windows, just as our flyboys can, and with less risk to pilots. Send in a carrier to provide recon a supply ship full of cruise missiles, and the bb lobs in cruise missiles all day long...<BR/><BR/>just a thoughtSpank That Donkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16803012319114450828noreply@blogger.com