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2026-05-06 Arabia

The US Navy deploys a third aircraft carrier, USS George HW Bush, to the Arabian Sea

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Posted by badanov 2026-05-06 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1828 views ] Top

Now 3 HVTs?

Posted by Skidmark 2026-05-06 02:32|| 2026-05-06 02:32|| Front Page Top

2 Meanwhile, our Chinese friends take careful notes on what some might recognize as a tactical offset. No worries Pres Xi, it's just the 'three moves ahead' game he plays.

Posted by Besoeker 2026-05-06 06:25|| 2026-05-06 06:25|| Front Page Top

3 I bet the Ford feels relieved.

Posted by Difar Dave 2026-05-06 08:35|| 2026-05-06 08:35|| Front Page Top

4 Well, they need to send Ford home. Long deployment.

Posted by ed in texas 2026-05-06 08:35|| 2026-05-06 08:35|| Front Page Top

5 /\ Yes, and give the crew some much deserved, un-chargeable leave.

Posted by Besoeker 2026-05-06 09:17|| 2026-05-06 09:17|| Front Page Top

6 Perhaps close the laundry.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-05-06 13:30|| 2026-05-06 13:30|| Front Page Top

7 France moving aircraft carrier in signal that it is ‘ready to secure the Strait of Hormuz’

Posted by Skidmark 2026-05-06 15:11|| 2026-05-06 15:11|| Front Page Top

8 Maybe the French are trying to sell it. "Aircraft carrier for sale...like new..."

Posted by Bertie Sinatra1883 2026-05-06 15:52|| 2026-05-06 15:52|| Front Page Top

9 Another ass kickin's a comin'. Then Ford goes home.

Posted by Hellfish 2026-05-06 22:52|| 2026-05-06 22:52|| Front Page Top

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