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New Commander of US Naval Submarine Forces

Discussion in 'Amateur Radio News' started by W3WN, Aug 8, 2018.

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  1. KY5U

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    Ma mere fue un Ayo de Franklin, La. Mon pere c'est un Missouri mule. Je suis moitié jackass et demi coonass.

    Ma espouse c'est un cou rouge.
     
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  2. N5PZJ

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    Je suis le cou rouge que parler francais, naci' en Tennessee, ma mere de Louisiane aprends nous le linguistic francais, ma pere fue de Kentucky, le terre des Moonshine et chevals.
     
  3. KY5U

    KY5U Ham Member QRZ Page

    Ma cou rouge du nord ouest de la Floride. Ils sont aussi epais que les voleurs. J'ai failli m'evanouir la premiere temp que elle parler a se mere. "Hyy mumma, how ya'll doin over yonder?"
     
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  4. K6YUA

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    There are only two types of ships in the Navy, Submarines and Targets.
    USS Pintado SSN 672 1976 -1980
     
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  5. WB9MSM

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    Very cool! I was in Navy same years as you. 1976-1982 . . . 4 years active and 2 years inactive reserves. Hospital Corpsman Denny WB9MSM
     
  6. KI7GST

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    good one hehe
     
  7. AF7XT

    AF7XT Ham Member QRZ Page

    I "met" USS Barb SSN 596 While aboard John R. Craig DD 885 . I spent my off watches around the ST shack as we had common interest in tube gear.
    Barb was nearly able to close within visual range without being detected then disappeared at an "undisclosed" speed . Detection and tracking on departure was only possible due to a very noisy high speed run . Subs and targets indeed.
    Having seen a very large biological along side for comparison seeing an SSN at periscope depth running close aboard was a testament to the con of both ships, A unique comparison to the Blue Whale I had seen along side, and at once a source pride in our Navy and a somewhat disturbing display of destructive force.

    Subs and targets ...
     
  8. WZ4K

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    Hand Salute!

    Nuclear Machinist's Mate onboard:
    USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN-730) Plankowner, 1984 - 1989
    USS Sam Rayburn (SSBN-635) 1989-1990
    MTS-635 (NPTU Charleston - the first Moored Training Ship) "Commisioning Crew" Survived Hurricane Hugo as Crew -on-watch.
    USS Newport News (SSN-750) 1992 - 1996

    Converted to Radioman - then, Information Systems Technician in the Naval Reserves - Expeditionary Navy! Miss the boat crews - the best of the best!

    73, Howard. WZ4K
     
  9. W5BIB

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    Thank you for your service CHIEF WAXMAN. I guess that you've retired by now. Were you Blue or Gold crew? - I had a lot of "CT" friends (Spooks) that "Rode-the-Boats" :cool: - I stuck with the Airedales of VQ-1 & VQ-2. -

    I joined in Feb./1964, made CTR1 in Jan./1969 - (4 years & 11 months) - & spent my last 2 years & 9 months as a CTR1 Advanced Morse Intercept Instructor @ CORRY Field (NCTC) in Pensacola. - I could have taken the Chiefs test twice, but, the CTR rating was top-heavy (after decommissioning of our SIGINT platforms in 1970-71 [Banner, Palm Beach, Pueblo, Liberty, Jamestown, Georgetown, Mueller & others) & I would have had to change over to Electronics Technician to remain in.- So, @ 25 years-old with almost 9 years service,... I bailed-out.

    Be proud of your service,... NOT everyone, got to wear the Chief's Hat. ;)

    I'm sure that you remember The "Chief's Creed"
    http://www.goatlocker.org/resources/cpo/history/creed1.htm

    P.S., I think "CHIEF'S INITIATION" must be NOTHING now, compared to what it used to be ;):eek: (I've seen/heard stories)

    USN - CTR1(AC) - Feb/1964-Sept./1972
    73
     
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  10. KC1HLU

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    Great news. Godspeed and fair winds to the good Admiral.

    I was a nuclear project engineer at GD/EB from 1971 thru 1973 and worked on a lot of boats in overhaul and new construction (SSN-688 class). I thoroughly enjoyed working with the Navy crews, nothing but respect for what they do to keep all of us safe!
     
  11. K4IIN

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    Hi, yes you are right. I was searching for how to defend against incoming hypersonics and the experts agree with your assesment. Current systems are already designed to acquire targets at hypersonic speeds. Yet, there still is the "luck" factor at hypersonic speeds, and the obvious fact that those big ships float on the surface for all to see. So they really are still sitting ducks, whearas the subs are definitely hidden. The carriers are ducks with defenses, but they lumber on the surface in plain sight. My apologies to all for even making my original comment, and I hope that a war never breaks out where all these factors are truly tested.
     
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  12. K4DVV

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    Gentleman, why oh why do we continue with snips and snipes at one another. It does nothing to further the hobby, and I emphasize hobby. If we're all supposed to be communicators why do we sound more like a gossip column? The good Admiral just happens to share our hobby much akin to the late Senator Barry Goldwater. The Admiral has taken on an awesome responsibility as a commander of sub drivers capable of destroying the planet. Wish him good luck, god speed, and let's all pray that he never has to use the power he has been entrusted with. In the end the article is just a news story and a worthy story at that.
     
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  13. KA0HCP

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    No, carriers don't lumber. They are the fastest ships in the fleet, doing well over 30 knots, faster than their escort cruisers and destroyers and can turn hard enough to make you hold on to keep upright!

    They are not sitting ducks and not easy to find. The sea is still a vast place, with many other ships that can be mistaken for naval ships and must be sorted and identified by the enemy. They can move nearly 800 miles a day, every day, making locating them a difficult and continuous chore.

    I have hidden my carrier from submarines (8 under my direction, 8 by my immediate predecessor). I have tricked submarines into 'sinking' cargo ships, tankers, etc. through multiple deceptions I cannot detail. For three (3) years my carrier went against subs from the US, UK, France, Greece without ever, EVER, being 'shot" by a sub.

    While newer missiles present an increasing threat, that is nothing new in naval warfare as technology has always improved. Ships don't fight alone, anymore than an infantryman does. The US Navy has layered defenses, always has, which are better than ever. The carriers and cruisers and destroyers are hooked into our satellite ESM and infrared missile detection systems. Half of our Aegis cruisers are equipped with anti-ballistic radars and missiles proven against hypersonic ICBM's. Russian and Chinese missiles are not unchallenged nor guaranteed 'ship killers".

    Just as a war cannot be won without 'boots on the ground", the sea cannot be controlled without ships. Subs and aircraft can't do it. bill
     
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  14. KA0HCP

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    p.s. Recall the "Low Frequency Radars (VHF/UHF)" the Russians have that supposedly make stealth "worthless"? Our E-2 Hawkeye early warning planes have always had them. Half the squadrons have upgraded to the new E-2D models that have a second radar, an AESA electronically scanned, frequency hopping fire control radar, just like the fighters, that allows the E-2D to control missiles (both SAM, AA, and anti-ship) fired by other ships and fighters (Cooperative Engagement).

    No. The Russians and Chinese have NOT made our navy obsolete or into sitting ducks.
     
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  15. KD7SUF

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    Yes I worked where they trained most of the sailers that run our nuclear subs and air craft carriers. Nuclear subs are where it is at as most of the war shots lately in the Middle East have probably come from Subs.
     

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