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Old July 15th 03, 11:51 AM
Bob Noel
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In article , Big John
wrote:

Jay

The "Jimmy Carter" is under construction and will probably replace the
one that is oldest now. It's condition inspection may have shown it to
be in best shape so was extended until the Carter comes on line?

As an aside, what did Jimmy ever do to warrant naming a carrier after
him (


iirc, during his administration the Navy buildup was started.

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Old July 17th 03, 04:17 AM
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From: "Wolfie"

Tactical nukes for both land and sea attack with selectable yields
from less than one to 170 megatons.


Pssst. Too many zeros. Nothing with mega- on it is tactical.

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Old July 17th 03, 04:57 AM
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"FiPe" wrote

From: "Wolfie"


Tactical nukes for both land and sea attack with selectable yields
from less than one to 170 megatons.


Pssst. Too many zeros. Nothing with mega- on it is tactical.


Quite right, that should be kilotons.


 




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