Group tries to save the Carrier from Top Gun from scrapyard.

2015-01-17T09:37:01-05:00

http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/16/us/navy-carrier-disposal/index.html

Group makes last-ditch effort to save 'Top Gun' carrier - CNN.com

The USS Ranger, an aircraft carrier featured in "Top Gun," is scheduled to be towed to a wrecking yard in about a month, but a group aims to save it.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2015 10:04 AM

2015-01-17T10:04:55-05:00

This might be unpopular, but the USS Ranger served its purpose. We can't make a museum out of every warship in the fleet. I think it's time has come. Perhaps it's steel forged in action will strengthen another proud vessel in years to come.