BC writes- The Lincoln looks like a setting duck over there, other than radar
and the
Cans what do they have going for them to prevent another USS Cole? Or is
that all they need? BRBR

I say-I'd be willing to bet the CO of any USN ship would rather stand before
the long green table for killing a few sightseers by mistake than have the USS
Cole happen to their ship.

If I saw a USN ship in ANY port in the world, I would not get into a boat to
'get a closer look'.
P. C. Chisholm
CDR, USN(ret.)
Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer