I wonder what was cut for the advanced procurement for the frigates? Also, need to look at something to replace the reduction in C-5 capacity. Maybe more EFPs?
My ears pricked up when you mentioned PHNSY Drydock #3. I spent a lot of time there 1987-1990. The lower-than-requested allocation for its upgrade caused me to seek additional info about that. At BuildingIndustryHawaii.com I found a 1 May 2023 article that said $2.8B is in the total contract for repairs and upgrades. I admit that I do not know the current state of the contract. Updates are always welcome.
Up front exposure to the DOD budget process way back in the early 1980s drove home the lesson of “follow the money” when looking for the real priorities
Seems like cutting RegNav CVW would be an opportunity to bring back a CVWR to keep a spare airwing on the cheap. Only this time stand the units up at their Master Jet Bases.
...there’s not a single thing we cannot do as a nation... - Joe Biden
The DOD budget merely reflects their thinking, but it is not nearly enough to fulfill their wishes. Indeed, it is difficult to see how America can maintain a force of 1.3 million active duty personnel given our annual budget (1.7 TRILLION) and trade (945 BILLION) deficits. The events of the last year make parts of the 2022 NSS seem silly.
Let's accentuate the positive. Isn't "building Arleigh Burke’s until the crack of doom," the very purpose of this blog. Evolution, not transformation, is the goal.
The hull is sound, the propulsion system is getting steadily more reliable, and the electronics can be the newest and best we have. Seems like a win.
Are the three Virginia SSNs to Oz new production or retirees? If new construction, is that in addition to USN scheduled numbers, or will it push back delivery of 3 USN boats?
The part about the books for the DOD School system is cringe worthy. Those used to be the best we had. Based upon what I see coming out of "Higher" education these days I suppose it's no surprise. I also suspect that, like pretty much al of the woke crap, it's being driven by the very top.
"when you nominate unelectable candidates for very competitive Senate seats" - I saw the signage in PA. Oz had the worst graphic design team. Just utterly incompetent. No one wins an election by a yard sign, but candidates with confusing, illegible, and difficult signage never win.
From my understanding the Navy only has 9 active carrier air wings anyway.
So I wonder what the reduction to 9 carrier wings mean in practice. Are they just legalising what has already happened? Kinda like what happened with the reduction in aircraft carriers after the enterprise was decommissioned, the navy went down to 10 carriers even though legally they were meant to have minimum of 11.
I wonder what was cut for the advanced procurement for the frigates? Also, need to look at something to replace the reduction in C-5 capacity. Maybe more EFPs?
My ears pricked up when you mentioned PHNSY Drydock #3. I spent a lot of time there 1987-1990. The lower-than-requested allocation for its upgrade caused me to seek additional info about that. At BuildingIndustryHawaii.com I found a 1 May 2023 article that said $2.8B is in the total contract for repairs and upgrades. I admit that I do not know the current state of the contract. Updates are always welcome.
EA-37B? LOL.
The only CC ever destroyed was my ears.
Up front exposure to the DOD budget process way back in the early 1980s drove home the lesson of “follow the money” when looking for the real priorities
Seems like cutting RegNav CVW would be an opportunity to bring back a CVWR to keep a spare airwing on the cheap. Only this time stand the units up at their Master Jet Bases.
The underlying problem is the administration's goals as outlined in the NSS whereby America will be all things to all people around the world.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Biden-Harris-Administrations-National-Security-Strategy-10.2022.pdf
...there’s not a single thing we cannot do as a nation... - Joe Biden
The DOD budget merely reflects their thinking, but it is not nearly enough to fulfill their wishes. Indeed, it is difficult to see how America can maintain a force of 1.3 million active duty personnel given our annual budget (1.7 TRILLION) and trade (945 BILLION) deficits. The events of the last year make parts of the 2022 NSS seem silly.
CBDR to Niagara.
9 air wings. The actual fuck?
Uh Skipper, you might want to edit that, "you show me what you spend your money one."
Let's accentuate the positive. Isn't "building Arleigh Burke’s until the crack of doom," the very purpose of this blog. Evolution, not transformation, is the goal.
The hull is sound, the propulsion system is getting steadily more reliable, and the electronics can be the newest and best we have. Seems like a win.
Exactly!
Are the three Virginia SSNs to Oz new production or retirees? If new construction, is that in addition to USN scheduled numbers, or will it push back delivery of 3 USN boats?
The part about the books for the DOD School system is cringe worthy. Those used to be the best we had. Based upon what I see coming out of "Higher" education these days I suppose it's no surprise. I also suspect that, like pretty much al of the woke crap, it's being driven by the very top.
"when you nominate unelectable candidates for very competitive Senate seats" - I saw the signage in PA. Oz had the worst graphic design team. Just utterly incompetent. No one wins an election by a yard sign, but candidates with confusing, illegible, and difficult signage never win.
Keep an eye on the MILCON/FH amounts for FY24. That line is shaping up to be another political grift slush fund.
From my understanding the Navy only has 9 active carrier air wings anyway.
So I wonder what the reduction to 9 carrier wings mean in practice. Are they just legalising what has already happened? Kinda like what happened with the reduction in aircraft carriers after the enterprise was decommissioned, the navy went down to 10 carriers even though legally they were meant to have minimum of 11.
Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Why do we need another amphib warship which costs over $1.5 billion bucks?
Why is the Navy keeping rather then replacing those tired, old LSDs?
Why hasn't the number of T-AO 205 going UP, to service the ships in DMO?