the F-35 has had engine PARTS replacement problems, especially in the Air Force. Turkey is no longer a supplier of parts B/C they are being punished for buying a Russian anti-aircraft missile system. Now we myst hustle to fill that "parts gap".   **I'm hoping we build NO MORE big carriers. Judas Priest! are 11 (eleven!) carriers not enough? 8 would be plenty to handle both oceans with decent repair and replacement time

From time immemorial, the purpose of a navy has been to influence and sometimes decide matters on land. This was so for the ancient Greeks; the Romans, who formed a navy to defeat Carthage; the Spaniards, whose navy tried and failed to conquer England; and most importantly in the Atlantic and Pacific during the two world wars. The sea has always provided people with cheap transportation and ease of communication over long distances. It also provided concealment, because being on the horizon meant being out of sight and virtually inaccessible. Throughout Western history, the sea has provided mobility, capability and support to those who have failed the test of sea power; Alexander, Napoleon, and Hitler in particular also failed in longevity”. Edward L. Beach

Strategic arms talks; America why are you building MORE carriers? America don't be ridiculous, a carrier has a full flight deck, and fixed wing aircraft, and can be used in an attack role......uh, let us rephrase the answer.

LHA= Large Hotel Afloat; Left Home Again, Late Home Again. Retired former gator navy (LHA-4 Nassau and LSD-30 Fort Snelling, among others...)