The most valuable naval assets the US deploys are its aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines. Unlike the subs which remain hidden, our ten aircraft carriers remain in full view. For anyone who has ever see one in person, the things are just overwhelming. They cost billions and take years to construct. The loss of a single aircraft carrier, let alone several, would be catastrophic.
They remain a primary method by which the US projects power around the globe. Accompanied by cruisers and destroyers (and probably a submarine), a carrier task force is formidable indeed.
Typically we see our carriers, or at least some of them, deployed around the world, frequently in the Middle East. For a brief period of time right now, that’s not the case. More on page two.
admiral halsey had his carriers out to sea during pearl harbor.
Well let’s tell world.
Smooth move Obama! What is the traitor in chief up to now?
Do a fleet training exercise now! Move them out!
We have missiles &drones it’s call baiting
I am a Navy dad with a son whose service extends over 18 years. The Carriers are simply a mobile airstrip for supporting the other military forces and the first line of defense for their battle group. Each carrier has quite an entourage of supply ships, subs, destroyers, cruisers etc . Each one has later after layer of interlocked and separate defense and attack strategy. You can bet the Navy didn’t leave anyone defenseless in the middle East. Aerial sorties are at the lowest point in years and the carrier fleet has been overtaxed far beyond their required maintenance schedule. So what is worse, a broken carrier unable to function because they wore out their catapults sitting idle in the Persian gulf or a calculated departure for absolutely required repairs? I for one am 100% in support of our commands decision. Everyone needs to calm down and support our fighting forces. Respect the command decisions and have some faith, Obama has little to do with it except setting policy. Having been on three one week Tiger cruises at sea on a carrier with flight operations I can tell you I am nothing but impressed and proud of our Men and Women of the United States Navy!
This is not something you want other country’s to know ,how stupid !
All should be out
Get him a orange suit and a chair not good what he’s doing and Congress is letting him do this! !!!
He’s not thinking about safety. He’s up to no good.