Typhoon Frank post-mortem

[Twin-Skies]

Twin, I can't help but side a bit with the sentiments Senator Biazon. I don't know if what help the USS Reagan can do would be better off than sending help in other methods. Of course you could say that at the end of the day they're still helping with the relief operations, but there's something about it that bothers me.

As I said earlier, an aircraft carrier carries equipment for rescuing and tending to downed pilots, meaning it has the means to help.

While Biazon may mean well, I really wish he'd do his research. Just F-18s? He forgot to mention the Seahawks and CH-50s that are also standard for each ship, and their full medical staff, trained crew, and their divers. Given they're part of a military organization, I'd imagine they are also trained to a very high standard.

On the other hand, yeah, the Ronald Reagan might be a subtle show of power on the US' part, and given Bush's waning popularity back at home, I can imagine this was his way of getting brownie points with whatever allies they have left. That, and it's getting pretty close to the Olympics.

There's a saying in the military that the minute the US sends a Nimitz after you, it's either they're showing you who's boss, or the shit's really hit the fan.