I haven't talked to him too much since he got underway, so I have no clue how many hours he's been getting. If his posts in the the thread on flight hours is any indication, I'd guess very few.
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I haven't talked to him too much since he got underway, so I have no clue how many hours he's been getting. If his posts in the the thread on flight hours is any indication, I'd guess very few.
If I had 20 acres, I would pave it and paint it with helo spots and lease it to the Navy for OLF helo ops. Felker AAF is just about unworkable these days.
This was 2007-ish. I think the current cruise is a different deployment.
Touche. But that sounds like the job that he's doing. The same job was also offered up as a set of written orders to another buddy of mine.
Return of the Preble
090616-N-4021H-008 SAN DIEGO (June 16, 2009) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) man the rails as the ship transits San Diego Bay after returning from a scheduled five-month deployment. Preble is part of the USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and operated in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Damien Horvath/Released)
090616-N-4021H-008 SAN DIEGO (June 16, 2009) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) man the rails as the ship transits San Diego Bay after returning from a scheduled five-month deployment. Preble is part of the USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and operated in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Damien Horvath/Released)
090615-N-0000X-283 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 15, 2009) The Republic of Singapore Navy frigates RSS Stalwart (72) and RSS Intrepid (69) and the tank landing ship RSS Endeavour (210) maneuver in formation with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) and the guided-missile destroyers USS Chafee (DDG 90) and USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) during the at-sea phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2009. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)
No doubt. I just meant it was a different deployment if not the same job. Regardless, it's not a bad gig.
Boxer, departing
090613-N-4776G-001 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 13, 2006) The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) passes by downtown San Diego as the ship departs for a six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Kathleen Gorby/Released)
090613-N-4776G-002 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 13, 2006) Sailors and Marines man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) passes by downtown San Diego as the ship departs for a six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Kathleen Gorby/Released)
090613-N-4776G-001 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 13, 2006) The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) passes by downtown San Diego as the ship departs for a six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Kathleen Gorby/Released)
090613-N-4776G-002 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 13, 2006) Sailors and Marines man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) passes by downtown San Diego as the ship departs for a six-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Kathleen Gorby/Released)
New Orleans underway
090528-N-4774B-132 GULF OF ADEN (May 28, 2009) The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) conducts flight operations. New Orleans is deployed as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)
090528-N-4774B-132 GULF OF ADEN (May 28, 2009) The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) conducts flight operations. New Orleans is deployed as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)
Carat 2009
090612-N-8467B-799 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 12, 2009) The Republic of Singapore Navy frigate Intrepid executes a turn, while the USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) transits in the background during maneuvers in the Singapore phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2009. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ernesto Bonilla/Released)
090612-N-8467B-799 SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 12, 2009) The Republic of Singapore Navy frigate Intrepid executes a turn, while the USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) transits in the background during maneuvers in the Singapore phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2009. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ernesto Bonilla/Released)
Talisman Sabre 2009
090615-N-7843A-037 OKINAWA, Japan (June 15, 2009) USS Essex (LHD 2), USS Denver (LPD 9) and USS Tortuga (LSD 46) wait pierside at White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa, Japan while the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit loads gear and personnel before deploying for Talisman Sabre 2009. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Denver Applehans/Released)
090615-N-7843A-037 OKINAWA, Japan (June 15, 2009) USS Essex (LHD 2), USS Denver (LPD 9) and USS Tortuga (LSD 46) wait pierside at White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa, Japan while the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit loads gear and personnel before deploying for Talisman Sabre 2009. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Denver Applehans/Released)
090611-N-4879G-129 CALLAO, Peru (June 11, 2009) Operations Specialist Seaman Terry Wise and Seaman Joshua Nonoy lower the flag during evening colors aboard the guided missile frigate USS Doyle (FFG 39). Doyle is deployed as part Southern Seas 2009. Southern Seas is part of US Southern Command's (SOUTHCOM) Partnership of the Americas strategy, and focuses on strengthening relationship in the SOUTHCOM Area of Focus. This year deployment includes Doyle, guided missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59), and guided missile frigate USS Ford (FFG 54), with Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 40 as the Command Element. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Grieco/Released)
090611-N-2638R-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 11, 2009) Cmdr. Michael V. Misiewicz, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) watches as Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) commences a starboard approach during leap frogs training evolution. Mustin and Fitzgerald are assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and operates from Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bryan Reckard/Released)
090528-N-4774B-177 GULF OF ADEN (May 28, 2009) Pilots in an SH-60B helicopter, assigned to the Helicopter Squadron Light (HSL) 45 "Wolfpack", deliver supplies to guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG57) during flight operations. Lake Champlain is deployed as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group supporting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of operations. MSO help develop security in the maritime environment and complement the counterterrorism and security efforts of regional nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)
090613-N-2153C-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 13, 2009) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) pulls alongside the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a replenishment-at-sea. George Washington is underway supporting security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean during her first summer deployment since becoming the U.S. Navy's only forward deployed aircraft carrier. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles Oki/Released)