Subdeacon Joe Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/32452/uss-america-is-flying-a-giant-captain-america-flag-while-on-patrol-in-the-pacific?fbclid=IwAR091uhN-52bTiFETQ7D2fp2qGwN6ullXaUZjgfWoBHmCpHkQHt1Xls27sQ The amphibious assault ship USS America, the first in her class, is on patrol in the Pacific with a full deck of Marine airpower, including F-35Bs, and a hull full of Marines and their gear. One thing that caught our eye in recent photos of the ship at sea is the massive flag she is flying above her island superstructure—one that depicts the symbol on Captain America's iconic shield. https://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/amphibious-assault-ship-uss-america-drops-anchor-at-its-new-homeport-in-sasebo-japan-1.610052#gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 54 minutes ago, Subdeacon Joe said: https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/32452/uss-america-is-flying-a-giant-captain-america-flag-while-on-patrol-in-the-pacific?fbclid=IwAR091uhN-52bTiFETQ7D2fp2qGwN6ullXaUZjgfWoBHmCpHkQHt1Xls27sQ The amphibious assault ship USS America, the first in her class, is on patrol in the Pacific with a full deck of Marine airpower, including F-35Bs, and a hull full of Marines and their gear. One thing that caught our eye in recent photos of the ship at sea is the massive flag she is flying above her island superstructure—one that depicts the symbol on Captain America's iconic shield. https://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/amphibious-assault-ship-uss-america-drops-anchor-at-its-new-homeport-in-sasebo-japan-1.610052#gallery Stan Lee would be so proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Stan Lee..... That made me remember just right now. Years ago, as a young teen in the early 1960’s, I carried on about an 18-month-long correspondence (letters) with Stan regarding (mostly) the new-at-the-time, Spider-Man character and comic book, including the other characters, the plots, and panels, etc. in the Spider-Man comic book. Stan would answer my questions, ask me questions and discuss all kinds of Marvel stuff. I never told anyone, and I still have those letters from him in one of my boxes around here somewhere. Hmmm. Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Not exactly the same, but I got a hand written letter (note) from Bill Jordan about accuracy information on Ruger 10/22's. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 That’s pretty funny...and cool. My Captain would have never allowed something like this. I am pretty sure he had a stick firmly planted up his posterior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Check out the other hoisted flags. The white with blue square means: Conducting Flag hoisting drill The other one looks to be: You are running into danger (but I can't clearly see it). P.S. - I got my info from Google. Heck, I never could remember flag meanings... But as a Radioman, I could read those tickler tapes. Actually, I was probably one of the best tape readers (both chad and chadless) of any command I was stationed. nnnn ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Cassidy #45437 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 I suppose the skipper would technically be "Captain America." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 4 hours ago, Cyrus Cassidy #45437 said: I suppose the skipper would technically be "Captain America." Actually..... Yes. When boarding or departing, the speaker system will announce... "AMERICA ARRIVING" (departing). Thats how I remember it. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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