smokey-seven
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No fishing rod holders?
No, but they do have ski ropes!
Regarding the 50's on the Spearhead, I would like a little more armor around me than a boat rail!
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No fishing rod holders?
Owned by the Navy, crewed by Merchants. They're basically cargo/troop transport ships. Makes sense to crew them with those trained and experienced in running cargo and transport ships. Might be cheaper too.I’d never heard of these vessels before. They’re very interesting.
So, they’re owned by the US government and operated by the US Merchant Marine on behalf of the DoD? Is that the idea?
Why not just have the Navy operate them?
It reminds me of Thunderbird 2., when it does a 180 on its own axis...
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So, they’re owned by the US government and operated by the US Merchant Marine on behalf of the DoD? Is that the idea?
Why not just have the Navy operate them?
This all started with "up-or-out", decades ago. There's no good reason that someone whose highest ability is an E-2 cook should be forced out if he doesn't get promoted. He might even be the best damn E-2 cook in the entire service! Same for an E-6 or O-3 of any skill set.
You'd be surprised what ships the US Merchant Marine operates for the Navy; Cargo ships, tankers, and even smaller ships/boats that carry those guys with the Budweiser emblem.I’d never heard of these vessels before. They’re very interesting.
So, they’re owned by the US government and operated by the US Merchant Marine on behalf of the DoD? Is that the idea?
Why not just have the Navy operate them?
I am sure the civilian crew is a fraction of what a Navy crew would require.Owned by the Navy, crewed by Merchants. They're basically cargo/troop transport ships. Makes sense to crew them with those trained and experienced in running cargo and transport ships. Might be cheaper too.
It would make a nice fishing boat during commercial bass season...No fishing rod holders?
I HATED riding the "vomit comet"Nephew was also assigned to a .50 on this...View attachment 301761
Is this disguised as a barge...?
Just kidding. Thank your nephew for us...
Why not just have the Navy operate them?
You seen the Navy’s recent history with operating boats?
View attachment 309303 Radio control also!
It just is so amazing that they are still using Browning .50 caliber machine guns. It's a 100 year old design. I wonder what JMB would think?
Nephew was also assigned to a .50 on this...View attachment 301761
He’d be like Damn if it ain’t broke don’t F with it!!!!It just is so amazing that they are still using Browning .50 caliber machine guns. It's a 100 year old design. I wonder what JMB would think?