As a former sailor who served
on an aircraft carrier during the Vietnam War, I often debate those who state
that carriers are outdated and useless.
Since post-WWII, an American president's first question in a world crisis is to ask, “Where are the carriers?”
And once
again we see an American president’s first action in a crisis is to send in a
carrier strike group.
Jim Garamone at the DOD News offers a piece on the
U.S. support of Israel after being attacked by Hamas, and the sending in the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (seen in the above photo).
… The United States is
"surging" support to Israel, including air defense capabilities and
munitions. "We remain in constant, ongoing contact with our counterparts
in Israel to determine, and then support, their most urgent
requirements," the official said. "The bottom line is we are working
as fast as possible to provide critically needed munitions of various types and
other equipment."
… The United States is
also bolstering U.S. presence in the region. Austin ordered the USS Gerald R.
Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. The aircraft
carrier has an embarked airwing and accompanying cruisers and destroyers. The
force will conduct maritime and air operations in order to assure allies and
partners throughout the region and ensure regional stability. The strike group
is prepared for the full range of missions.
You can read the rest of
the piece via the below link:
U.S. Helps Israel Defend Against Hamas Attacks > U.S. Department of Defense > Defense Department News
