USS Mobile Bay (CG-53)
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As a caveat to the story above, I do not know to this day whether the Mobile Bay was the intended target, I didn't know in 1991 and I don't know today
USS Stark (FFG-31) after she was struck by Iraqi Exocets in 1987.
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US Navy Fighting School
USS Vincennes (CG-49) A noble ship, a brave crew, a very sad incident. Among the 290 Civilians Killed were 66 children. Rest in Peace. (More About the Vincennes Incident and analysis at: link Also see link One of the Explosions of Mt. Penatubo Di-Gar seen from the Air. I saw this very many times en route the Persian Gulf (or returning)
Di-Gar is a really beautiful island. Hot though. And nothing to do except work and exercise. Iran Air with the US Boarding Craft alongside The National Security Agency - Stock Photo, not of my collection, making, taking or retaining.
 


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