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Jeff Head said:

Popeye will ALWAYS be the King of the SD Hill, no matter how many posts any of us, or all of us together post here.

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Exactly my feeling my Friend but i have much respect for you

But yes, I will soon reach the 20K post mark

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You do it !

ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 26, 2016) An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 transports supplies to the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during a replenishment-at-sea with the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8). The ship and its Carrier Strike Group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bobby Baldock/Released)

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BREMERTON, Wash. (Aug. 16, 2016) Chief Navy Counselor (Select) Nadean Barton, stationed with Navy Recruiting District Seattle, presents the Forrest Sherman-class destroyer

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guidon prior to leading her fellow Pacific Northwest chief petty officer selects in a march to "Anchors Aweigh" as they graduate the Turner Joy Legacy Academy. The academy entails living and working for a week aboard the Vietnam-era destroyer while participating in community relation projects, ship preservation, leadership training, and a naval heritage capstone project. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cory Asato/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 26, 2016) Sailors guide a C-2A Greyhound, assigned to the Rawhides of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40, onto a catapult on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington, homeported in Norfolk, is underway conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan Mai/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 26, 2016) An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), idles atop the flight-deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), as a separate MV-22B approaches to land during night qualifications at sea. The 31st MEU is the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed Marine Air-Ground Task Force, and combines air-ground-logistics into a single team capable of addressing a range of military operations in the Asia-Pacific region - from force projection and maritime security to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in cooperation with host countries and partner militaries. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. T.T. Parish/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 25, 2016) Sailors stand watch in the combat information center aboard USS Ross (DDG 71). Ross, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet Area of Operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)

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Rest in Peace shipmate..rest in peace...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 27, 2016) Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Rien Desplinter prepares to play taps on a bugle as part of a burial-at-sea ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington, homeported in Norfolk, is underway conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Comunication Specialist 3rd Class Alora R. Blosch/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 27, 2016) Firing squad members fire M-14 rifles for a 21-gun salute during a burial-at-sea ceremony for Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class John P. Lamson aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Lamson served in the Navy from 1976-1989. George Washington, homeported in Norfolk, is underway conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan Mai/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 27, 2016) Religious Programs Specialist 3rd Class Joey Rush escorts the remains of Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class John P. Lamson to be committed to the sea during a burial-at-sea ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kris R. Lindstrom/Released)

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WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Aug. 29, 2016) Crash and Salvage team members tighten straps to secure the landing gear in the raised position with the aircraft nose down on a training aircraft during a phase-two evolution drill simulating an aircraft landing gear failure aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). This put the training jet in a position similar to how a jet might look after a crash landing. Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force, which protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jamaal Liddell/Released)

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WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Aug. 29, 2016) Crash and Salvage team members conduct a phase-two evolution drill simulating an aircraft landing gear failure aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The drill let the crash team practice their response and receive feedback from leadership. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jamaal Liddell/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2016) Marines, assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the Flying Tigers of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, during an air assault exercise held aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Diana Quinlan/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 27, 2016) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) wait for their turn to jump into the Atlantic Ocean during swim call. George Washington, homeported in Norfolk, is underway conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Sloan/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 27, 2016) A Sailor jumps from an aircraft elevator on the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a swim call.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wyatt L. Anthony/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2016) Air department Sailors move an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, on to an aircraft elevator aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Diana Quinlan/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 27, 2016) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Alex Scott prepares a mark 38 mod 1 25mm Chain gun during an function check aboard USS Ross (DDG 71). Ross, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet Area of Operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)

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EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 27, 2016) A Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier jet with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for takeoff during flight operations aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The 31st MEU is the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed Marine Air-Ground Task Force, and combines air-ground-logistics into a single team capable of addressing a range of military operations in the Asia-Pacific region, from force projection and maritime security to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tiffany Edwards/Released)

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SOUDA BAY, Greece (Aug. 26, 2016) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Blessing Evbenata, left, Damage Controlman 1st Class Jordan LaPorte, right, and Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Michael Pinnock conduct maintenance on an air lock door aboard USS Ross (DDG 71). Ross, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2016) Sailors and Marines prepare dinner rolls during meal preparation in the galley aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, attached to Expeditionary Strike Group 7, is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Raymond D. Diaz III/Released)

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Jura said:

I've read
https://www.sinodefenceforum.com/pe...s-reports-data-etc.t5532/page-174#post-412233

those boats didn't belong to

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but

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let me add if there had been a Naval Component to

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it would've looked, and acted, like this LOL!

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There were four of these harassing maneuver last week.

Seems to me its past time to employ the new VLS launched, fire and forget Lockheed martin AGM-114L Longbow Hellfire missile that the US Navy tested in 2015 aboard the LCS.

They fired three missiles at three individual targets and destroyed each one in succession.

Here's some pics of one of those engagements:


They then ripple fired three missiles at three fast, maneuvering speed boats...and destroyed all three of them.

Here's a pic from that last engagement:


I think we ught to load up the Cyclones, or even the Burkes with these missiles.

It is a VLS canister than bolts onto the deck, a canister of 24 missiles which is small as ASMs go. They can be targeted either by the vessel, or a helo or aircraft.

Once fired, it uses its own guidance to then take it into the target it received from the original sensors.

I believe a few Iranian fast boats would be an excellent live test if they keep pushing it like they are.

If you want to know just how big the US Navy Hospital ships (USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort) are...all you need to do is take a look at this one pic.



In the US Navy, only the US nuclear carriers are bigger.

My son-in-law just got back from his six month deployment aboard the USNS Mercy...three kids and a wife were sure happy to see him home.

Mercy & Comfort are indeed very large ships.

Length: 894 feet

Beam: 106 feet

Draft: 33 feet

Displacement: 69,360 long tons

Speed: 17.5 knots

Here's the caption for the photo Jeff posted;

Indian Ocean (Feb. 3, 2005) - The Military Sealift Command (MSC) hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) navigates alongside USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) after arriving on station near Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia. Mercy has been forward deployed to assist in humanitarian aid efforts currently in progress. Mercy will serve as an enabling platform to assist humanitarian operations ashore in ways that host nations and international relief organization find useful. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group has been operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia in support of Operation Unified Assistance the humanitarian relief effort to aid the victims of the tsunami that struck Southeast Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Gabriel R. Piper (RELEASED)

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bd popeye said:

Mercy & Comfort are indeed very large ships.

Length: 894 feet

Beam: 106 feet

Draft: 33 feet

Displacement: 69,360 long tons

Speed: 17.5 knots

Here's the caption for the photo Jeff posted;

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Thanks Popeye...I did not have the caption, and I knew it was older.

Here's a newer picture of the Mercy out doing this year's Pacific Paternership.

USNS Mercy Joins 7th Fleet for Pacific Partnership: