This might be last chance for Iran Sep 22, 2009
It could conduct overt military preparations, such as sending an additional carrier battle group to the Persian Gulf or holding military exercises in the region. This should demonstrate to Tehran the costs of continued defiance and convince European leaders that they make armed conflict more likely by refusing to adopt tougher measures. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Obama Urged to Prepare Sanctions Against Iran and Warn of Military Strike Sep 15, 2009
Such preparations could include deploying an additional aircraft carrier battle group to the waters off Iran and conducting joint exercises with U.S. allies. In the absence of U.S. action, Israel is more likely to strike, the authors argue, saying that an Israeli strike entails more risks than a U.S. strike. (Bloomberg -- US)
It's time to make a decision Aug 31, 2009
Sestak also commanded 15,000 men and women in the George Washington Aircraft Carrier Battle Group during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Recorder 2009. (Conshohocken Recorder, PA)
Democratic Rep. Sestak to challenge Specter Aug 5, 2009
Sestak graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and commanded an aircraft carrier battle group during post 9/11-operations in Afghanistan. He has graduate degrees from Harvard University and served as director for Defense Policy on the National Security Council during the Clinton administration. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Congressman seeks support in Carlisle (44) Jul 12, 2009
He led a series of operational commands at sea, including commander of an aircraft carrier battle group of 30 U.S. and allied ships with over 15,000 sailors and 100 aircraft that conducted operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. After 9/11, Sestak was the first director of Deep Blue, the Navys anti-terrorism unit that established strategic and operations policies for the Global War on Terrorism. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
USS Hawaii wins award for its role in war on drugs May 13, 2009
One fight," said Clark. Hawaii, the first commissioned vessel of its name, has a 132-member crew and can launch Tomahawk land-attack missiles from 12 vertical launch system tubes and Mark 48 advanced capability torpedoes from four 21-inch torpedo tubes. In addition, Hawaii can conduct covert long-term surveillance of land areas, littoral waters or other sea forces. Other missions Hawaii can conduct include anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, Special Forces delivery and support, and mine... (The Dolphin, CT)
* Johnny Neihu's News Watch: Insults worthy of prime beefburger Mar 21, 2009
Puts burger down and wipes mouth with napkin] And following the overwhelming vote in favor of military action by Congress, the US will be dispatching an aircraft carrier battle group to the Taiwan Strait just as soon the administration of Taiwan President Yu Tian (E) agrees to lift the beef ban. Why dont they just change the name of AIT to the Aberdeen Angus Institute in Taiwan and be done with it, for Matsus sake. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
