Mindful of the mission and morale

White Bear Lake native and U.S. Navy Capt. Kenneth Norton sailed onto the world stage Sunday as his aircraft carrier was scheduled to begin launching flights in support of the war in Afghanistan.

[Just Sayin]

Thank you Capt Norton! It's people like you and your crew that allow us all to celebrate Independence Day. Good luck, God speed, and be safe.

[Joe Taxpayer]

Ronald Reagan would be proud of our service people, defending what he helped build...a military second to none!!! Thanks to all.

[Google This]

KJ is a great officer. I meet him 20 years ago, in a war game (I was a submariner). He was bright, so this is no surprise. It is ironic that he is on the Reagan.

[kecker]

Google This wrote:

KJ is a great officer. I meet him 20 years ago, in a war game (I was a submariner). He was bright, so this is no surprise. It is ironic that he is on the Reagan.

Ironic? Why ironic?? Or did you mean ironic in the Alanis Morisette way?

[JTT]

I spent five days on the Stennis in 2002 (my niece was in the Navy) we sailed from Honolulu to San Diego. Carriers are mighty! Beautiful ships of ultimate destructive capabilities. Best wishes Capt Norton!

[Das-Boot]

Google This wrote:

KJ is a great officer. I meet him 20 years ago, in a war game (I was a submariner). He was bright, so this is no surprise. It is ironic that he is on the Reagan.

What boats? 659 and 687 here.

[Bob the Bilderberg]

I was proud to serve aboard the USS Patrick Henry because it was named after a great American patriot. I would have been proud to serve aboard the USS Ronald Reagan for the same reason.

[Dr Joyce Bros]

Will BHO ever be proud of this country????

[F 4 Phantom]

God's speed. skipper and crew!
Good hunting!

[Dan]

Just as Governor Ramsey was meeting with Abe Lincoln when the news of Ft. Sumter's fall broke and immediately pledged Minnesota's troops. And just like the crew of the USS Ward firing those fateful shots.

Minnesota Nice aside, Minnesotans are fighters!

[Google This]

Das-Boot wrote:

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What boats? 659 and 687 here.

688 and 695. I think the 688 is still going

[Google This]

kecker wrote:

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Ironic? Why ironic?? Or did you mean ironic in the Alanis Morisette way?

He was commissioned when Rumsfeld was Defense Sec, who also tried to get rid of him (like he did many others). They both admired Reagan. He may have been on the Reagan earlier if another person was Defense Sec.

Guess it is not that ironic after seeing it in print.

[LilSis]

Dr Joyce Bros wrote:

Will BHO ever be proud of this country????

Who is BHO?

[LilSis]

Hey everyone! I'm KJ's little sister and i want to draw your attention to OperationHappyNote.com
It a non-profit organization to send musical instruments to our fighting soldiers. I'm involved with them:-)