On 1/14/2014 11:32 AM, F.O.A.D. wrote:

On 1/14/14, 11:23 AM, Poco Loco wrote:


Yup, some do it with good reason, some don't. Afghanistan is an
example of the latter, as was the
employment of the USS Ronald Reagan without taking appropriate
safeguards.
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Hope you're having a spectacular day!



The list of senseless military "adventures" undertaken without good
reason probably is endless.


I don't see the deployment of the USS Ronald Reagan in response to the
earthquake and resulting tsunami in Japan as being "senseless". It was
an act of humanitarian aid to a natural disaster.

If the reports of radiation sickness and cancer affecting some of the
crew are true it is indeed unfortunate and they should receive the best
medical care possible. However, being in the military involves risks.
Your safety and life are not guaranteed. It's part of the job.

I recall that the Reagan stayed well off shore to limit any exposure to
airborne radiation however it seems that the problem was contamination
of the ocean water itself that got into the ship's fresh water supply.
Again, unfortunate but very likely not anticipated. Sometimes ****
happens.