andrew- Until it is retired without replacement sometime in the next few
years.

Is there any plan to convert some of these to permanent KS-3s(A good idea,

No. BRBR

Too bad. Altho I am not a VS guy, there are butt loads of Chinese 'U boats'
that will be an 'issue' in the future, IMO. Do the Blackhawks onboard the CVs
have a antisub mission?

Plus flyin' KS-3s offa the boat would be a great 'retirement' job...
P. C. Chisholm
CDR, USN(ret.)
Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer