Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

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Thanks guys for the likes and kind words!..... still no photos of GRF (CVN 78) floating in it's dock. humm..

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 7, 2013) Sailors raise the Navy Jack as the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) arrives in Bahrain for a port visit. Monterey is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Billy Ho/Released)

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KOREAN PENINSULA (Oct. 14, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Joshua Dingman, from Lorraine, N.Y., wipes sweat off of his face in a fueling station aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Liam Kennedy/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 14, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Jathan Lane directs an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Ragin' Bulls of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, supporting theater security cooperation efforts and supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Karl Anderson/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 14, 2013) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lyle H. Wilkie III/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 13, 2013) Airman Joseph Hernandez, assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, washes an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Karl Anderson/Released)

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Waffels? I never had any waffels aboard ship..plenty of pancakes however....they were the size of a small hubcap!

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 13, 2013) Master Chief Culinary Specialist Adeline Lopes, left, and Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jazmen C. Wilkerson, right, make waffles aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Blagoj B. Petkovski/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 12, 2013) Lt. Thomas McDonald directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Emily M. Blair/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 11, 2013) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Olivia Anzaldua, left, and Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Kara Bates, assigned to the Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron 32, perform maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Karl Anderson/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 9, 2013) Two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 prepare to lift cargo from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) to deliver to the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donald R. White Jr./Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 7, 2013) Gunner's Mate Seaman Aaron Lint, assigned to Weapons Department's combat gunnery division, fires a MK-38 machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84). Bulkeley is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shane A. Jackson/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 12, 2013) Sailors and Marines participate in a flight deck mishap drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenan O'Connor/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 11, 2013) Sailors refuel an MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Ferry is deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theatre security cooperation efforts as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mark El-Rayes/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 11, 2013) A Marine assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU) inspects an AV-8B Harrier II during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert R. Sanchez/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 9, 2013) Sailors fire a shot line from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) during a replenishment-at-sea. Stout, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)

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DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (Oct. 6, 2013) The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Dallas (SSN 700) arrives in U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia for a port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alex Smedegard/Released)

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Re: Today's US Navy Hi-res Photos!

bd popeye said:

Thanks guys for the likes and kind words!..... still no photos of GRF (CVN 78) floating in it's dock. humm..

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best way to keep track of the CVN

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kwaigonegin said:

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Thanks shipmate!! I usally don't do facebook.. but in this case I shall make an exception.

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bd popeye said:

Thanks guys for the likes and kind words!..... still no photos of GRF (CVN 78) floating in it's dock. humm...

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This is the best I have found so far...from day before yesterday.

Seems like it takes a long time to fill that baby up. Must be newer pics somewhere.

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EILAT, Israel (Oct. 10, 2013) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) lower the national ensign after getting underway. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tamara Vaughn/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 15, 2013) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class David Steffen, from Duluth, MN & Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Amanda Soliai, from Laie, HI, squats during a weightlifting competition aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kole E. Carpenter/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 12, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Jabez Oppong signals the conclusion of flight operations with a boatswain's pipe on the bridge aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). Mason is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rob Aylward/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 16, 2013) Sailors use hand signals to raise a jet blast deflector for maintenance aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is underway conducting engineering exercises. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy Schumaker/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 6, 2013) The guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) fires a close-in weapons system (CIWS) during a live-fire exercise. Monterey is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Billy Ho/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Oct. 16, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) departs Naval Base San Diego on its maiden deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. Spruance is the latest in the line of Arleigh-Burke class destroyers and was named in honor of Adm. Raymond A. Spruance, commander of Task Force 16 at the Battle of Midway in World War II, and leader of many of the pivotal naval battles that won the war in the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rosalie Garcia/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 15, 2013) An MV-22 Osprey from the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Vargas/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 15, 2013) An AV-8B Harrier from the Italian Navy Marina Militare lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Vargas/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 14, 2013) The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sabrina Fine/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 14, 2013) Quartermaster Seaman Patrick Holmes lowers the Romeo flag aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195). Carter Hall is deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sabrina Fine/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct 16, 2013) Lt. Cmdr. Michael Winter signals an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron 32, to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, supporting theater security cooperation efforts and supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lyle H. Wilkie III/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 16, 2013) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) rescued 128 to persons in distress at sea in the central Mediterranean Oct. 16. San Antonio was more than 60 nautical miles away when she was directed to assist, arriving on scene at approximately 6 p.m. local time. The men, between the ages of 20 and 30, were provided food, water, medical attention, and temporary shelter aboard the Norfolk, Va.-based ship. (RELEASED/U.S. Navy photo)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 14, 2013) Members of a surface search and rescue team transport Oscar, a training mannequin, from a rigid-hull inflatable boat to a medical team aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) during a man overboard drill. Stout, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 3, 2013) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Ramona Ross prepares a fuel sample during night flight operations aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). Mason is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rob Aylward/Released)

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kwaigonegin said:

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bd popeye said:

Thanks shipmate!! I usally don't do facebook.. but in this case I shall make an exception.

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LOL...congratulations kwaigonegin! You did the impossible (getting Popeye to join Facebook)!

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LOL...congratulations kwaigonegin! You did the impossible (getting Popeye to join Facebook)!

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Oh no I didn't. No way. I just look at the pretty pictures and videos...Facebook is for girls!

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 11, 2013) Fire Controlman 1st Class Narah Rambeau performs maintenance on the phalanx close-in weapons system (CWIS) on the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55). Stout, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)

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EILAT, Israel (Oct. 10, 2013) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) assist in removing the brow before getting underway. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tamara Vaughn/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2013) Cmdr. Kevin M. Kennedy, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107), conducts fire hose training during a damage control exercise aboard the ship. Gravely, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Darien G. Kenney/Released

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 9, 2013) Ensign Brooke Amoroso provides orders to the helmsman during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Darien G. Kenney/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 11, 2013) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Derek A. Harkins/Released)

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U.S 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 5, 2013) An F/A-18E Super Hornet prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) after participating in an air power demonstration. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Preston Paglinawan/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 10, 2013) Sailors and Marines participate in a barricade drill on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kelly M. Agee/Released)

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 9, 2013) A fuel probe from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) approaches a fuel receiver aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) during a replenishment-at-sea. San Jacinto is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Preston Paglinawan/Released)

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SYDNEY, Australia (Oct. 09, 2013) Sailors man the rails as the guided-missile Cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) transits out of Sydney Harbor. Chosin is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting exercises, port visits and operations to enhance maritime partnerships and promote peace and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Fire Controlman 3rd Class Andrew Albin/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 14, 2013) Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Andrea Zoto administers the flu vaccine to Fire Controlman 2nd Class Amber Raquinio aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61). Monterey is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Billy Ho/Released)

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USS Zumwalt ready to launch, from, October 17, 2013, at Bath iron Works.

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USS Zumwalt ready to launch, from, October 17, 2013, at Bath iron Works.

Comin' at you, the USS Zumwalt, DDG-1000, prepares for launch
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I just noticed that there are no hawse on either said of the hull. Are there doors covering it for stealth or does the anchor exit somewhere else from the hull?

also it seems like the only significant piece left to install on the deck is the front turret portion of the forward gun.

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kwaigonegin said:

I just noticed that there are no hawse on either said of the hull. Are there doors covering it for stealth or does the anchor exit somewhere else from the hull?

also it seems like the only significant piece left to install on the deck is the front turret portion of the forward gun.

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I believe the cleats and other mooring equipment are all retractable.

I am not sure, but I believe the anchors drop from towards the bottom of the hull and are pulled up into anchor rooms there. Have to check that out and verify though.

My biggest concern is the manning.

130 crew members seems very small for this vessel. I understand it. It is highly automated. My concerns stems from combat. If they take some significant hits and casualties, will they have enough brute force manpower to do the necessary damage control while still fighting the ship.

130 just seems way too small for a vessel this size in a combat situation.

Automation is great. Redundancy in power is great...and they have designed a very impressive integrated power system with redundant busses running the length of the ship on both starboard and port sides which can all take all the load if necessary. But still, when missiles or gun fire come crashing in, heck, they can pass entirely through the ship, even with the PVLS being designed to absorb hits.

They cannot become too dependent on all the wiz-bang and bling. It takes people to fix damage. It takes people to fight a ship. So as impressed as I am with the vessels (and I am) I am still concerned about the manning.