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2013-01-04 The Grand Turk

Senate shelves transfer of missile frigates to Turkey

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Posted by Steve White 2013-01-04 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1298 views ] Top

#1 As as been noted, they are no longer FFG, but FF. That said, let's keep them and send the TurkMen our secret LCS Barbie Dolls.

Posted by Shipman 2013-01-04 10:12|| 2013-01-04 10:12|| Front Page Top

#2 Was the Senate too busy avoiding the cliff?

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2013-01-04 11:29|| 2013-01-04 11:29|| Front Page Top

#3 If Obama acts on the motion, Turkey will be given two guided missile frigates, the USS Halyburton (FFG-40) and the USS Thach (FFG-43).

And my free frackin Halyburton frigate. Where is mine ?

Posted by Besoeker 2013-01-04 11:33|| 2013-01-04 11:33|| Front Page Top

#4 but if the Senate refused to act how can Bammy 'act?'

Posted by USN,Ret. 2013-01-04 20:04|| 2013-01-04 20:04|| Front Page Top

#5 USN, dictators don't need Congress to act. They rule by decree.

Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2013-01-04 20:09|| 2013-01-04 20:09|| Front Page Top

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