palstev 1 #26 May 13, 2008 There's a skydiver from Emerald Coast working at Austal. He told us that they're allowing boats to come no closer than 100'. We're gonna make a run up the Mobile river this weekend and hopefully get a few nice pic of this awesome beast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #27 May 13, 2008 Re: "Where's the guns?" Quote You miss the 5-incher? The multiple CIWS installations? Of course we can't see the VLS doors...Nor the LOADS of ELINT gear either... Trust me...she's packing! Oh, I see, she's a concealed-carry ship. Just cruising along looking all innocent, and hoping that some of those Iranian gunboats come out and fuck with her. Oh yeah! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SARLDO 0 #28 May 13, 2008 I love the design and wouldn't mind pulling a deployment on her one day with an armed helo det but, IMO the Navy should have reserved the name for another Carrier."Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest" ~Samuel Clemens MB#4300 Dudeist Skydiver #68 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #29 May 13, 2008 QuoteI love the design and wouldn't mind pulling a deployment on her one day with an armed helo det but, IMO the Navy should have reserved the name for another Carrier. Good point... how do you feel about tin cans?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
