What does a destroyer look like that hasnt been in port since march?

[JB in so cal]

Check Out How Rusty And Battered USS Stout Looks After Spending A Record 215 Days At Sea

Stout's sailors went from March to October without setting foot on land and performed maintenance usually done in port while at sea.

www.thedrive.com

 

[Universal Elements]

Don’t laugh, that’s how disgusting the shit look like when Our former president was at the end of his eight years. The airplanes were absolutely disgusting. Guys we’re just trying to piece anything together to make it look good. You could tell that no money was spent on the military hardware.

 

[AZMIDLYF]

U.S. Military Spending/Defense Budget - Historical Data
Year	Billions of US $	% of GDP
2018	$648.80B	3.16%
2017	$605.80B	3.11%
2016	$600.11B	3.21%
2015	$596.10B	3.27%
2014	$609.91B	3.48%
2013	$639.70B	3.81%
2012	$684.78B	4.23%
2011	$711.34B	4.58%
2010	$698.18B	4.66%
2009	$668.57B	4.63%
2008	$621.13B	4.22%

 

[pronstar]

Don’t laugh, that’s how disgusting the shit look like when Our former president was at the end of his eight years. The airplanes were absolutely disgusting. Guys we’re just trying to piece anything together to make it look good. You could tell that no money was spent on the military hardware.

Listing to Tim Kennedy in Joe Rohan’s podcast, he said it was night-and-day different the minute Trump took office.

They actually got the weapons, gear and ammo they needed to kick the shit out of ISIS...versus being hamstrung and forced to fight from a position of weakness under Obama.


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[GRADS]

Am I missing something? This ship was out under Trump's watch. Look's like shit. Hell, I saw ships rot in the mothball fleet here in NorCal that looked better.

 

[mash on it]

Am I missing something? This ship was out under Trump's watch. Look's like shit. Hell, I saw ships rot in the mothball fleet here in NorCal that looked better.

If you read the article, you would know.

This is not a fishing boat, Grads. Its the U.S. Navy.

Go fish somewhere else.

Dan'l

 

[JB in so cal]

They didn't touch a pier in 7 months. All at sea!

 

[mothershipper]

i was out to sea for 80 plus days on the Kitty Hawk in the early 90's. Salt water does a number on anything that's been in it for a time. It's not easy to repaint shit while underway. For a destroyer to look this good after 200+ days out to sea is impressive. Just my 1st hand account to any naysayers. And on another note, you should see what it does to airplanes - saltwater that is

 

[RiverDave]

Am I missing something? This ship was out under Trump's watch. Look's like shit. Hell, I saw ships rot in the mothball fleet here in NorCal that looked better.

It also set the record for longest at sea by more than 45 days Grads.. it spent almost 2/3 of a year at sea with no maintenance.

 

[RiverDave]

Year	Billions of US $	% of GDP
U.S. Military Spending/Defense Budget - Historical Data
2018	$648.80B	3.16%
2017	$605.80B	3.11%
2016	$600.11B	3.21%
2015	$596.10B	3.27%
2014	$609.91B	3.48%
2013	$639.70B	3.81%
2012	$684.78B	4.23%
2011	$711.34B	4.58%
2010	$698.18B	4.66%
2009	$668.57B	4.63%
2008	$621.13B	4.22%

I can’t speak for the accuracy of that chart but I can tell you that I used to prototype weapons for the government and Obama clipped mine and every single person I knew that industries wings in one night.. lol

 

[Bpracing1127]

I can’t speak for the accuracy of that chart but I can tell you that I used to prototype weapons for the government and Obama clipped mine and every single person I knew that industries wings in one night.. lol

Yep same here. Happened literally overnight. Trump took office and spending was back on for our military.

 

[Andy B.]

I can’t speak for the accuracy of that chart but I can tell you that I used to prototype weapons for the government and Obama clipped mine and every single person I knew that industries wings in one night.. lol

To bad none of these comparisons hit the bullshit mainstream media so people know what a piece of Shit O was!!

 

[Singleton]

i was out to sea for 80 plus days on the Kitty Hawk in the early 90's. Salt water does a number on anything that's been in it for a time. It's not easy to repaint shit while underway. For a destroyer to look this good after 200+ days out to sea is impressive. Just my 1st hand account to any naysayers. And on another note, you should see what it does to airplanes - saltwater that is

i thought the same thing. Looked better then I thought.
My sisters first husband served on the Kitty Hawk in the 90’s as well. He loaded the weapons onto the planes.

 

[2Driver]

The paint prep and primer was done under Obama.

 

[Starloans]

I did 2 tours in the Persian Gulf in 85 and 87 on a frigate. That picture is not because of an administration in office. That pic is because the ship could not pull into port for several months for routine maintenance because of a virus. It looks worse than it appears. I assure you that the working parts of the ship are in tact. That is mostly cosmetic. There may also be deferred maintenance on systems but major system deficiencies would have caused the ship to return to port. They didn't. That ship could fight right now despite the appearance. We painted at sea. We did maintenance at sea but I'm sure that the CO was lenient on the crew since port visits were non existent. Systems were kept up to date and working order and cosmetic shit was deferred.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

I did 2 tours in the Persian Gulf in 85 and 87 on a frigate. That picture is not because of an administration in office. That pic is because the ship could not pull into port for several months for routine maintenance because of a virus. It looks worse than it appears. I assure you that the working parts of the ship are in tact. That is mostly cosmetic. There may also be deferred maintenance on systems but major system deficiencies would have caused the ship to return to port. They didn't. That ship could fight right now despite the appearance. We painted at sea. We did maintenance at sea but I'm sure that the CO was lenient on the crew since port visits were non existent. Systems were kept up to date and working order and cosmetic shit was deferred.

You think that giant dent in the bow was just from someone putting too much tension on the anchor winch (I dont know all the proper terminology)? UIt at least appears pretty crazy in that picture.

 

[Wolskis]

The dent is part of the boat. Look up Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer

 

[Wolskis]

I did 2 tours in the Persian Gulf in 85 and 87 on a frigate. That picture is not because of an administration in office. That pic is because the ship could not pull into port for several months for routine maintenance because of a virus. It looks worse than it appears. I assure you that the working parts of the ship are in tact. That is mostly cosmetic. There may also be deferred maintenance on systems but major system deficiencies would have caused the ship to return to port. They didn't. That ship could fight right now despite the appearance. We painted at sea. We did maintenance at sea but I'm sure that the CO was lenient on the crew since port visits were non existent. Systems were kept up to date and working order and cosmetic shit was deferred.

Spot on. Did 5 years on a Spruance Class Destroyer back in the 80's.

 

[NicPaus]

Yep same here. Happened literally overnight. Trump took office and spending was back on for our military.

Same for the construction industry.

 

[TPC]

I spent a short time aboard a Tin Can like the Stout.
We visited a French vessel, and a party of French military visited our ship.
The French ship was a complete shit hole. Everflowing shitters, filthy decks and living quarters,,, a floating cesspool.

 

[monkeyswrench]

I spent a short time aboard a Tin Can like the Stout.
We visited a French vessel, and a party of French military visited our ship.
The French ship was a complete shit hole. Everflowing shitters, filthy decks and living quarters,,, a floating cesspool.

Historically speaking, the French never plan on fighting much...

 

[92562]

U.S. Military Spending/Defense Budget - Historical Data
Year	Billions of US $	% of GDP
2018	$648.80B	3.16%
2017	$605.80B	3.11%
2016	$600.11B	3.21%
2015	$596.10B	3.27%
2014	$609.91B	3.48%
2013	$639.70B	3.81%
2012	$684.78B	4.23%
2011	$711.34B	4.58%
2010	$698.18B	4.66%
2009	$668.57B	4.63%
2008	$621.13B	4.22%

That chart is very misleading because the increase in spending during Obama was for the new wars he got us into while in office, not for new equipment. See below.

 

[Wheeler]

Historically speaking, the French never plan on fighting much...

If not for France you would not be here to write that.

 

[941Punk]

These guys are going to fuck anything that walks! lol

 

[coolchange]

If not for France you would not be here to write that.

Elaborate please.
I know that before being desimated in ww1
French industry was superior. While the wright brothers were arguing over patents, france built an air force

 

[Uncle Dave]

If not for France you would not be here to write that.

True, and we should never be ungrateful.

Lets also keep score and note the favor was returned - we handed the keys back to them twice so the favor is repayed them some.

They make excellent weapons and product.

 

[Wheeler]

Elaborate please.
I know that before being desimated in ww1
French industry was superior. While the wright brothers were arguing over patents, france built an air force

Not to say that France didn't have motivation other than wanting us to succeed as a country but with the help of France we kicked some British ass.

 

[Uncle Dave]

Not to say that France didn't have motivation other than wanting us to succeed as a country but with the help of France we kicked some British ass.

Yes we did -this happened largely after they flat out saved our asses.

Working with the Brits and French today - they still hate each other.

 

[coolchange]

Not to say that France didn't have motivation other than wanting us to succeed as a country but with the help of France we kicked some British ass.

Oh ya. I was thinking 20th century.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Yes @Wheeler , I did forget...they did show up and throw down when we were in need. Even if just to piss off the Brits. I guess I was just blinded by the past century. They do seem to appreciate Normandie...and before that, they gave us a bad ass statue.

 

[Lavey5150]

Am I missing something?.

every day....................

 

[Wheeler]

Yes @Wheeler , I did forget...they did show up and throw down when we were in need. Even if just to piss off the Brits. I guess I was just blinded by the past century. They do seem to appreciate Normandie...and before that, they gave us a bad ass statue.

Their initial plans for America were less than honorable. They could have kicked the Royal Crowns ass but decided it would be best to align themselves as our resolve was not to be overcome.

 

[JB in so cal]

Only on RDP does a thread about a sea weary destroyer turn into whether or not the French are pussies.

 

[Not So Fast]

WOW, Destroyers sure changed , my ship , Lyman K Swenson DD729 was so much smaller than that !!! Nothing like riding a tin-can thru a big storm, "The Sea was Angry That Day My Friend" lol.
They should have ported in Hong Kong and let Mary Sue and her Girls paint the ship before coming home, the Navy had to supply the paint but they painted the hwole ship just for your garbage, or thats how the rumor went anyway.
NSF

USS Lyman K. Swenson DD729 - Welcome Page

www.dd729.com

 

[Wolskis]

Sounds similar to Marilyns in the PI

 

[RiverDave]

If not for France you would not be here to write that.

lol people don’t know history

 

[Wheeler]

lol people don’t know history

Thanks to Joe Biden inventing the internet I no longer have the need to remember any of the shit that I've forgotten.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Thanks to Joe Biden inventing the internet I no longer have the need to remember any of the shit that I've forgotten.

So, you did fight alongside the french in your youth!
Do you still have your tricorn hat and musket?

 

[Wheeler]

So, you did fight alongside the french in your youth!
Do you still have your tricorn hat and musket?

No, but I did save my Adidas.

 

[Carlson-jet]

The EPA banned paint that used to last years.

 

[Universal Elements]

Send in Biden’s hoodlum supporters with the spray cans and put them to work.