Navy
Losing the George Washington for 6 years
Nimitz class carriers are strange and complex ships. They are expected to have a service life of 50 years, I read – there is a caveat to that. The U.S. Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carriers undergo a Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) at the mid-point of their 50-year lifespan, a process that takes years to complete. […]
Senior US Admiral suggests American ships could escort Filipino ships in South China Sea
China’s navy, coast guard, and naval militia operate throughout the South China Sea. The Chinese Communist Party arbitrarily marked the “extended Chinese territory” with a “nine dash line”. In addition to bringing China within reach of other countries in that area, China claims islands belonging in the economic zones of other Asian countries. China’s navy, […]
The Navy’s turn
Well, my other post today talked about how three Army vessels sent to the Med to support the Hamas pier have to thumb a ride home. Like a clapped out Yugo, seems their craft are not seaworthy enough to be trusted to make it home. Well, might not entirely be the Army’s fault they have […]
Monday Bottomless Briefs
First up, the Navy has a draft problem. No, not that they need to institute one – their sailors are about to FEEL one. Specifically, service officials confirmed Friday that pants for the Navy Working Uniform, or NWU, the go-to uniform for most sailors, are out of stock at Navy Exchanges. Courtney Williams, a spokeswoman […]
Valor Friday
Longtime readers will know that I have a soft spot for the heroism of those in the chaplain and medical corps. Today’s feature hits both. A recent Military Times article highlights some of the incredible battlefield bravery of Doctor Orlando Petty. While serving at an aid station at the front, Petty, a Navy doctor attached […]
About time for Sailors who refused Covid shots
Several years later – the Navy has opened a window for sailors who refused Covid shots for religious reasons to have their records cleaned up. Under an agreement in the case announced Wednesday, Navy sailors who refused the vaccine for religious reasons can now have their records corrected and will be protected against discrimination on […]
Valor Friday
You never really know where your military service will take you. That’s especially true in wartime. John Galvin (pictured) was a Naval Aviator during World War II. Serving in the Pacific Theater, he ultimately shot down seven enemy fighters (and thus a fighter Ace) and earned four Distinguished Flying Crosses (among other awards). In the […]
Navy Vet’s death
Going to start off with ALF – Alien Life Form (if you didn’t know) – the old TV sitcom which starred a cat-loving (well, if properly cooked) critter from Planet Melmac. The actor who played Brian,Benji Gregory, 46, the young son of the family, just died last week. He was one of us. After his […]
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