or a reduced-radar signature LHD:
060115-N-6282K-001 Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 15, 2006) – The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) shown operating in dense fog in the Atlantic Ocean. Iwo Jima is currently underway conducting exercises in preparation for an upcoming deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Lithographer Seaman Apprentice Bryant Kurowski (RELEASED)
The Amphibious navy is one of the often overlooked aspects of our maritime capabilities despite the fact that we plan on having just as many Expeditionary Strike Groups as we have Carrier Strike Groups.
Capability wise, the ESG does not have the strike capability of a carrier air wing (having AV-8B Harriers as their prime air/strike platforms), but their purpose is basically to move the US Marines around to where they need to be and to support said Marines on the beach or in a joint forceable entry scenario (“kick the door down”).
Not the most exciting of the Big Decks, but good sailors and good platforms, nonetheless.
ugh, I turn over the keys to you for ONE day and you’re already posting swabbie porn on my beloved blog.
I’ll have to counter with some good bomber pr0n tomorrow…
just imagine what that must be like on the flight deck
Nice pic.
I love those LHDs man
“Swabbie porn”- heh.
Hey John! Leave him alone. I like it.
Thanks, Maggie!
See John? They DO like me! Or maybe its just the picture.
*sigh*
You are most welcome Pinch. I have been reading John & Charlie forever and love them both. Maj P is also very interesting………..but everyone knows that there’s nothing that can’t be improved with the addition of the Navy.
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nice post
youu yanks suck ass boff!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Leaving for Tiger Cruise on USS Iwo Jima this month, looking forward to it.