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Politics : Attack Iraq? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Chas. who wrote (7609)	8/23/2003 8:22:18 AM
From: lorne	Respond to of 8683

Chuck. Agreed...eom.

To: Chas. who wrote (7609)	8/23/2003 8:27:10 AM
From: lorne	Respond to of 8683

Chuck. I'm not sure but I thought on another thread you posted something about The USA deploying special forces for special jobs. Is this sort of like what you were referring to. Strike group deploys for the Persian Gulf 11:21 a.m., August 22, 2003 SAN DIEGO – About 5,000 Marines and sailors left today on an eight- month deployment that could include service in the Persian Gulf and ushers in a new concept in the way the United States projects power across the globe. Members of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit departed from San Diego Naval Station at 32nd Street in a group that includes the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu, dock landing ship USS Germantown and transport dock USS Ogden. Deploying Marines eager to see action "All the ships are under way, everything is going as scheduled," Lt. Cmdr. Charles Brown said late this morning. The ships, with 2,200 Marines and 2,800 sailors aboard, set sail for Pearl Harbor, where they will meet up with other ships in Expeditionary Strike Group One. The seven-ship strike group also includes the cruiser USS Port Royal, destroyer USS Decatur, frigate USS Jarrett and the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Greeneville. A typical Western Pacific deployment includes stops in the Persian Gulf, parts of Africa, Asia and Australia. The strike group is one of the initial ideas from the post-Sept. 11 "Deep Blue" think tank created to revolutionize how the Navy combats terrorism and emerging opponents, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune. Rear Adm. Bob Conway told the Union-Tribune the first-of-a-kind flotilla is more powerful and versatile than other amphibious units. "The spectrum of warfare is open to this group," he said. The flotilla will be able to land Marines on distant shores, like its predecessor amphibious groups. But it will also be able to better defend itself in enemy waters, thanks to the inclusion of heavily armed warships capable of firing 5-inch cannons and launching Tomahawk cruise missiles. signonsandiego.com