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I have mixed feelings about this. Reagan's 600-ship Navy was an integral part of spending the USSR into oblivion, but I don't think that would be relevant today. Today's Navy has 273 active ships, and we're showing the wear with extended deployment times which effects everything from readiness to morale. I think we need more ships, but how many? With 2 (1 under construction, 1 PCU) Ford-class Carriers -- out of a projected 10 -- coming online within the next 5 years, the Flight III Arleigh Burke class destroyers, and the Block III Virgina-class Subs, the Navy is taking significant steps to upgrade capabilities...but will technology be enough to make up for projected coverage gaps?
http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/08/politics/us-navy-size-military-election-2016/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/08/politics/us-navy-size-military-election-2016/index.html
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We have the most advanced Navy in the world and are envied by all. Yet, I think we need to invest fully in the Nimitz modernization program and accelerate the Ford production to get back to a 12 carrier fleet. Yes the Flight III Burke and Virginia class are important but they will always ask "Where is the carrier"
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PO2 Mark Saffell
Im an Enterprise Sailor and agree 100%. Obama retired The Enterprise 2 years ahead of planned schedule and now has stretched out the building of her replacement CVN-80
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The Virginia class is an important element but in day to day warfare we face in the South China sea, Anti Piracy, GWOT, you really need the presences and flexibility afforded by the carrier and her battle group (which undoubtedly includes or silent killer friends)
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PO1 Glenn Boucher
LCDR Bill Wright, I fully agree that we need to get back to a 12 carrier fleet to ensure proper rotation and yard periods are fully utilized.
I don't care what anyone says we are the finest undefeated Nuclear Navy in existence and we are the best trained of all the other countries navies.
I think that no matter what also when the crap hits the fan the first question asked is "where is the nearest Aircraft Carrier?" Nothing against any of our sister services but I have to say that the Navy is the most versatile and mobile force. You have a floating city with its own airport that does not need to pull into port to receive parts, food, or personnel.
I don't care what anyone says we are the finest undefeated Nuclear Navy in existence and we are the best trained of all the other countries navies.
I think that no matter what also when the crap hits the fan the first question asked is "where is the nearest Aircraft Carrier?" Nothing against any of our sister services but I have to say that the Navy is the most versatile and mobile force. You have a floating city with its own airport that does not need to pull into port to receive parts, food, or personnel.
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PO2 Gerry Roberson
The Germans in WWII proved that point. You can have THE most advanced hardware and NOT have ENOUGH of it to make a difference at all! All of those Cadillac-level bells 'n whistles can be overwhelmed by sheer weight of numbers, the Eastern Front being a good example.
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SN Greg Wright
Not only do we need more ships but we'll need the qualified Sailors and Officers to operate them! Sure, "smart" technology will allow us to do more with less (meaning it will take less bodies to fully man a ship) but we still need the people.
Not only do we need more ships but we'll need the qualified Sailors and Officers to operate them! Sure, "smart" technology will allow us to do more with less (meaning it will take less bodies to fully man a ship) but we still need the people.
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I have a few scale model ships ready to go !!!! Where do we need them the most??? Pacific??? Atlantic??? Bathtub???
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SN Greg Wright
SGT Michael Glenn I know you're joking, but if you really have model ships, I'd love to see them. I've been thinking about getting one, but they're spendy as hell.
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SGT Michael Glenn
SN Greg Wright - Ahhh busted by one of me own !!! I only do Cars, but it was humorous!!! I tell you what, tell me what your looking for , Message me with your address and Ill see what I can do to get you a ship.
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