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2003-08-07 Home Front

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Posted by Steve 2003-08-07 4:00:48 PM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The Connie is one of several older aircraft carriers heading into mothballs. I'm sure the Kitty will be next, providing funding for a follow-on is approved. Many of these older carriers have had their lifetime extended twice to three times the original estimate, but there's still a lack of space, a lack of the new necessities of combat (NBC, counter-terror, etc.) capabilities of carriers designed for a single task, now being asked to do yoeman duties in dozens of different areas.

Modern aircraft carriers are awesome! If you ever get the chance to visit one, do so. Imagine a floating city, complete with airport, and 6000 "citizens". A hat-tip not only to those who have served on the Connie, but to every sailor who has ever served on any US carrier!

Posted by Old Patriot 2003-8-7 4:58:05 PM|| [http://users.codenet.net/mweather/default.htm] 2003-8-7 4:58:05 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 With the exception of national treasures like the Constitution or Britian's Victory it is the fate of all naval vessels to face either the wreckers yard or to used as a target vessel. To her present and former crew Vaya con Dios and thank you.

Posted by Someone who did NOT vote for William Proxmire 2003-8-7 7:40:50 PM|| 2003-8-7 7:40:50 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 As a kid growing older (but not up, of course) here in San Diego, I played on a little league team sponsored by the Constellation in the early 70's. They even gave us a tour of it while tied up at North Island - verrrry cool, and all the sailors were really supportive, a lot coming out to root for our team. Sad knowing that she'll be decommissioned, but fond memories

Posted by Frank G 2003-8-7 8:00:40 PM|| 2003-8-7 8:00:40 PM|| Front Page Top

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