Don't Give Up The Ship!!

The final words of Captain Lawrence (October 1, 1781 – June 4, 1813) American Naval officer, are painted onto the USS Lake Erie (CG-70), seen here during a 2008 missile launch.

It really kind of makes you wonder if the business of the Navy and all the typical gripes that are associated with it stem from all the contingency plans needed.

There are really too many unforeseen problems caused because of shifts in government to start with. China is evolving it's military might, but with that Japan still has problems with US Marines, let alone China. I know you say what does that have to do with the Navy?

How about moving 18,ooo Marines and their families away from Okinawa because of safety issues and noise caused by having two new runways being build at the Naval Air Station for jets.

Hey Japan doesn't really like the problems caused by the Marines. So how long will take to get 18,0000 marines 3000km back to Japan from Guam? We all know there's an airwar with tons of missles launched before hand.

So whose life's are in harms way the Marines or Japanese Civilians?

Ports of Call Vow for Military Business

My second point being about just where to place a huge aircraft carrier for the sake of staving off any threats from Chavez. It's all about saving traveling time. Right?

Why should you send a $ 6 billion dollar carrier to Ft. Lauderdale? They have had enough problems with March Break mania college festivities. Does the area expect to makeup for the 37% over budgeted ship to gain in the end for the taxpayers? It may take a long time. Being that it will be out to sea more often than not.

There could be more to add to this. Considering that pirates are rampent. Should be a demand for Marines and ships no matter what the cost.