| Warthog Territory Forums https://warthogterritory.net/forum/ |
|
| McCain? https://warthogterritory.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=2887 |
Page 1 of 1 |
| Author: | joedog [ 31 Mar 2003, 14:42 ] |
| Post subject: | |
Saw a report on MSNBC about Tomahawk shortage. They showed footage from the USS McCain. Anyone know if it's named for Sen. McCain, his father or grandfather? By the way. Thanks for the welcome M21 and sgtgoose1 |
|
| Author: | Homer32 [ 31 Mar 2003, 15:43 ] |
| Post subject: | |
hi joedog, here´s a site with infos about the ship and the name http://navysite.de/dd/ddg56.htm hope this helps |
|
| Author: | joedog [ 31 Mar 2003, 16:08 ] |
| Post subject: | |
Thanks Homer. |
|
| Author: | chadrewsky [ 31 Mar 2003, 23:07 ] |
| Post subject: | |
Welcome Joedog......... The USS John McCain is named after both Senator and Former Navy Captain John Sydney McCains father, who accended to CINCPAC durring the Vietnam War, and was also a sub driver durring WWII, and Senator McCains grandfather, Admiral John "Slew" McCain who amongst other acomplishments, earned his Wings of Gold at the young age of 50, and commanded a Task Force under the direct command of Admiral William "Bull" Halsey......... Senator McCain has a proud family lineage, and if you get a chance...Read his book "Faith of My Fathers" Very good read. If your not having fun, your not doing it right! |
|
| Author: | EzyJack [ 02 Apr 2003, 06:12 ] |
| Post subject: | |
[quote] Welcome Joedog......... The USS John McCain is named after both Senator and Former Navy Captain John Sydney McCains father, who accended to CINCPAC durring the Vietnam War, ----------- I met McCain in 74 when he went back through Jet refresher training. His hair was all gray and a nice guy. Jack |
|
| Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC [ DST ] |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |
|