depart Norfolk (I can the piers from my condo) for parts unknown last week. It's a stark reminder that we send service members into dangerous situations every day. I had more than a few of those days myself in the Persian Gulf and Iraq. May your son and all his shipmates return home safely. God bless.
for safety for your son jvm, and let him know a lot of anonymous Americans are grateful for his service.
If he will be deployed during the holidays and you have ways to send him anything please share if you don't mind (or contact me offline pjcas18 @ gmail and I can make a recommendation).
We used to annually participate in Adopt-a-solider for Christmas every year but they have made it harder and harder to do things like that (understandably) but it's a hard enough job in "normal" times it has got to be a harder for those away from their families during the holidays and my family would like to show our gratitude if possible.
He gets to stay in Japan vs getting sent to the middle east. I'm not sure how much time he'd get to "explore" Japan, but it's a beautiful country rich in culture, not a bad place to be stationed.
and for a less embattled planet all around. Just read a report (on reactions in energy market to the heightened risk in ME) that US has 3000 troops in Iraq and Syria. Now that I did not know--how could they be stationed in those zones unless it's in Kurdish areas bordering Turkey (which might make sense)?
USMC he’s coming home next week for about 10 days then might also b headed out to Japan Prayers to your son & your family As I type this cannot help getting tears in my eyes .
Hopefully the world climate will calm down and he gets to enjoy his time in Yokosuka. I was stationed on two previous 9-1-1 carriers (Indy and Kitty) there and probably the most rewarding duty stations for me.
Shout out to HST mentioned on thread too! I was stationed there as well.
and a big thank you to your son. I served in the Marines and uncertain times can raise concerns of family members. Wish you well keeping everybody positive. We have a great Navy (and greater sailors) and that ship will be ready for any challenge it may meet.
Interesting that Eric and you both have sons who are serving.
But it's not the middle east we should be concerned with.
The Chinese are the ones to worry about.
For the last six months I've been wargaming a South China Seas conflict between US carriers and the Chinese around the first island chain. It's not pretty. Most civilians believe that US task forces are invulnerable.
They are not.
That being said, I'm certain that the US naval commanders are more than competent and know how to keep our massive cities on the water a safe distance from the Chinese mainland.
Hammer, I forget where I read it, but there was an article this past spring that said US intelligence was predicting China would invade Taiwan by 2027.
Hammer, I forget where I read it, but there was an article this past spring that said US intelligence was predicting China would invade Taiwan by 2027.
That will be their kiss of death...in the mean time we have to get computer chip manufacturing back here in the US.
But it's not the middle east we should be concerned with.
The Chinese are the ones to worry about.
For the last six months I've been wargaming a South China Seas conflict between US carriers and the Chinese around the first island chain. It's not pretty. Most civilians believe that US task forces are invulnerable.
They are not.
That being said, I'm certain that the US naval commanders are more than competent and know how to keep our massive cities on the water a safe distance from the Chinese mainland.
Oh please....our country is falling apart...we have no business abroad
Honestly as someone that's been out there and you have no risk
You are all filthy brainwashed boomers and Genenx....who still believe someone is an ally that treats us like dog shit
....traitors can get the fuck out
We lose to Iran...and the battlefiekd has only tilted...the rest of the world just doesn't want war...but these filthy parasites do....make of that what you will....true filth
Man Eric you can ban me but you want your kids dying for this filth and their lies?
Ready for Eric to ban Combat Vets of this country because
That's where we are at....maybe he'll think twice now because of his son fight in these bullshit wars when they should be helping out in Tennessee and NC
RE: Ready for Eric to ban Combat Vets of this country because
That's where we are at....maybe he'll think twice now because of his son fight in these bullshit wars when they should be helping out in Tennessee and NC
Hammer, I forget where I read it, but there was an article this past spring that said US intelligence was predicting China would invade Taiwan by 2027.
I've read that China has set a ready date sometime in 2027. So, yeah, you're right.
I'm pretty sure the thinking is that it'll be a blockade rather than an outright invasion.
Things may change in the meantime, but considering how China is acting towards Philippines assets, I fully expect things to heat up in the South China Seas.
for safety for your son jvm, and let him know a lot of anonymous Americans are grateful for his service.
If he will be deployed during the holidays and you have ways to send him anything please share if you don't mind (or contact me offline pjcas18 @ gmail and I can make a recommendation).
We used to annually participate in Adopt-a-solider for Christmas every year but they have made it harder and harder to do things like that (understandably) but it's a hard enough job in "normal" times it has got to be a harder for those away from their families during the holidays and my family would like to show our gratitude if possible.
I will email you later. This thread went off tbe rails.
What is his rating?
If he will be deployed during the holidays and you have ways to send him anything please share if you don't mind (or contact me offline pjcas18 @ gmail and I can make a recommendation).
We used to annually participate in Adopt-a-solider for Christmas every year but they have made it harder and harder to do things like that (understandably) but it's a hard enough job in "normal" times it has got to be a harder for those away from their families during the holidays and my family would like to show our gratitude if possible.
He's in about the safest place if that thing ends up in the Middle East.
May God bless them all!
Safe home!
Shout out to HST mentioned on thread too! I was stationed there as well.
Japan holds a warm spot in my heart as I once lived there.
Interesting that Eric and you both have sons who are serving.
The Chinese are the ones to worry about.
For the last six months I've been wargaming a South China Seas conflict between US carriers and the Chinese around the first island chain. It's not pretty. Most civilians believe that US task forces are invulnerable.
They are not.
That being said, I'm certain that the US naval commanders are more than competent and know how to keep our massive cities on the water a safe distance from the Chinese mainland.
The people that call these shots are absolute filth of society, they are restraing boys from helping so they can fight in the middle east, disgusting
That will be their kiss of death...in the mean time we have to get computer chip manufacturing back here in the US.
The Chinese are the ones to worry about.
For the last six months I've been wargaming a South China Seas conflict between US carriers and the Chinese around the first island chain. It's not pretty. Most civilians believe that US task forces are invulnerable.
They are not.
That being said, I'm certain that the US naval commanders are more than competent and know how to keep our massive cities on the water a safe distance from the Chinese mainland.
Oh please....our country is falling apart...we have no business abroad
....traitors can get the fuck out
Man Eric you can ban me but you want your kids dying for this filth and their lies?
Prior handle?
I've read that China has set a ready date sometime in 2027. So, yeah, you're right.
I'm pretty sure the thinking is that it'll be a blockade rather than an outright invasion.
Things may change in the meantime, but considering how China is acting towards Philippines assets, I fully expect things to heat up in the South China Seas.
May God bless them all!
Safe home!
+1
What is his rating?
He is an AO2.
If he will be deployed during the holidays and you have ways to send him anything please share if you don't mind (or contact me offline pjcas18 @ gmail and I can make a recommendation).
We used to annually participate in Adopt-a-solider for Christmas every year but they have made it harder and harder to do things like that (understandably) but it's a hard enough job in "normal" times it has got to be a harder for those away from their families during the holidays and my family would like to show our gratitude if possible.
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following seas to him. May he stay safe.
What is his rating?
He is an AO2.
Dangerous job. All the best to him.