USN Job Opening - Captain of the USS Porter

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*snerk*

great headline.

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Minor damage??? :lol: :lol: :lol: :shock: :o :roll:

If that is minor damage.......I would hate to see serious or major damage. :lol:

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Command pins prepare for explosive detachment. At least this one would (will?) not be for zipper failure.
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blackeagle603 wrote:Command pins prepare for explosive detachment. At least this one would (will?) not be for zipper failure.
SOMEONE'S got to take the lead after Tailhook! LOL! :lol: :lol: :roll: :roll: ;) ;)
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Judging by the photo, I'd say the tanker won :P
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Denis wrote:Judging by the photo, I'd say the tanker won :P
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Denis wrote:Judging by the photo, I'd say the tanker won :P
I haven't found any photos of the tanker yet, but here's one of the USS Porter (a larger image of the one Rooster linked):

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A little bondo, a new coat of paint, she'll be good as new.
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