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Old 03-29-2014, 07:33 AM
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Default Oceanographic Research Vessel Neil Armstrong

At least they picked a good name for once.

Navy to christen research vessel Neil Armstrong | WLFI
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Old 03-29-2014, 10:04 AM
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Well that's nice but Neil Armstrong should have an air base or a super carrier named after him.

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Word is that Neil's wife, Carol, all his kids, his old squadron commander from Korea and his old wingman were all present at the ceremony.

Thanks, Flyboyd, for posting this for me. A very special weekend for his family and friends. I wish I had been able to attend.
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I was scheduled to lead the flyby of 2 EA-18s during the ceremony. Two days prior, CHINFO (chief of naval information) denied the flyover request of the Neil Armstrong, stating that the christening of the ship "was not part the Navy's FY 2014 Strategic Vision." Pretty damn disappointing.
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