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Meanwhile, in NYC.....

Note all the liberal head bobbing of those behind him. Also, be sure to watch/listen to the end regarding "racial equity" (after a nutritional ad)......

 
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Yes, lets give a 'Harrumph! to the Iranians! Harrumph, Harrumph! Down with President Trump! Harrumph for NATO! Harrumph, Harrumph!

 
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Interesting...

The Trump administration is quietly seeking access to medical records for millions of federal workers, retirees, and their families, including prescriptions and treatments, with insurers required to send monthly identifiable data to the government.

The Trump administration is quietly trying to build medical dossiers on all federal employees. Their prescriptions. Therapy appointments. Abortion records. For millions of people (and their families). They won’t say how they’ll use it. But I can venture a guess.


 
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2 week cease fire .. hmm 14 days ..

US Navy Ships could be out of ammo ..

US Ships can reload in Spain ..



A US Navy aircraft carrier or strike group traveling from the Middle East to Spain typically requires 6 to 10 days depending on the specific departure point, speed, and route.

  • Distance and Speed: The transit covers approximately 3,300 to 4,100 nautical miles (depending on whether the route goes via the Strait of Gibraltar or around the African coast), with carriers sustaining speeds of 25 to 34 knots for rapid transits or 18–25 knots for routine cruising.
  • Route Factors: Most transits pass through the Strait of Gibraltar into the Mediterranean; avoiding this chokepoint or dealing with weather and security constraints can add 6–10 days to the journey compared to a direct path.
  • Operational Context: While a carrier can physically make the trip in 4 to 5 days at flank speed (34+ knots), actual transit times are often extended to 7–10 days to allow for formation maintenance, underway replenishment, and coordination with escort vessels.
For reference, a crossing from the U.S. East Coast (Norfolk) to the Mediterranean (Gibraltar) typically takes 6–8 days at routine speeds, suggesting a similar timeframe for a Middle East to Spain leg given comparable distances within the region.


The primary and most significant port used by the US Navy in Spain is Naval Station Rota.

  • Naval Station Rota: This is the only permanent U.S. Navy base in Spain and a critical strategic hub in the Mediterranean. Located in Andalusia near Cádiz and the Strait of Gibraltar, it serves as the homeport for six U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers as part of the Forward Deployed Naval Force-Europe (FDNF-E). The base provides essential support for U.S. and NATO ships, including port calls, refueling, maintenance, and personnel transfers.
While Rota is the main hub, U.S. Navy ships on deployment may also make temporary port calls at other Spanish ports for crew rest and logistics, such as Barcelona, Valencia, or Cartagena. However, these are not permanent U.S. installations.


6-10 days .. or 12-20 days round trip if we assume instant reload time .. or low end 13-14 days if takes 1-2 days to reload
 
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