After burning for five days straight, the decision while not surprising, is still one that makes for a sad end to a proud ship whose crew has put in years of meritorious service.
USNI News: UPDATED: Navy Will Scrap USS Bonhomme Richard
It's a sad loss of a proud ship, in service since 1998. This leaves the Navy down an amphibious assault ship, one that was just in the middle of an upgrade to operate the F-35.
Hopefully the name Bonhomme Richard will soon again adorn a US naval fighting vessel worthy of the name.
1 comment:
Don't expect the Bonnie Dick name to be resurrected. Congress and the Navy are very political about naming ships. Just look at the USS Harvey Milk and USS Gabby Giffords.
Subtle clue there, Big Navy and Congress. Don't name a ship after a still-living person.
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