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Current Events => General Discussion => Topic started by: HAPPY2BME on April 08, 2017, 10:27:53 PM
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A U.S. Navy strike group will be moving toward the western Pacific Ocean near the Korean peninsula as a show of force, a U.S. official told Reuters on Saturday, as concerns grow about North Korea's advancing weapons program.
The strike group, called Carl Vinson, includes an aircraft carrier and will make its way from Singapore toward the Korean peninsula, according to the official, who was not authorized to speak to the media and requested anonymity.
"We feel the increased presence is necessary," the official said, citing North Korea's worrisome behavior.
Although the option of pre-emptive military strikes on North Korea is not off the table, the review prioritizes less-risky steps and de-emphasizes direct military action.
Trump spoke with South Korea's acting President Hwang Kyo-ahn on Friday, the White House said on Saturday in a statement which did not mention the strike group.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-navy-korea-idUSKBN17A0V5
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She is in the middle of a Westpac and just left Korea a couple weeks ago. Nothing new by turning around to remind idiots to behave. I imagine if this is serious, the GW will be relieving shortly.
ETA weeks, not months
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She is in the middle of a Westpac and just left Korea a couple months ago. Nothing new by turning around to remind idiots to behave. I imagine if this is serious, the GW will be relieving shortly.
Or, joining the CV to have two Nimitz-class there.
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Or, joining the CV to have two Nimitz-class there.
That I doubt, I believe the Vinson was heading elsewhere before being diverted. Unfortunately she's missing an Aussie port visit because of this.
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That I doubt, I believe the Vinson was heading elsewhere before being diverted. Unfortunately she's missing an Aussie port visit because of this.
Can't PACFLT spool up another carrier out of Washington state, or Pearl?
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Can't PACFLT spool up another carrier out of Washington state, or Pearl?
They might be able too, but the problem is with the CAW, not many jets ready prime time. Then again there would be only one reason for two carrier battle groups and i don't see that happening.
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Or, joining the CV to have two Nimitz-class there.
Careful with that "sexy" language. :-)