FLEET WEEK
LSVs aren't as exciting as battleships, but they're still pretty fun to walk through. These ships carry cargo from sealift ships to shore during operations. This allows them to get much closer to land than a lot of naval ships. And they also have artillery so they can defend themselves. We got to talk to the crew, a really friendly group of guys. I would think they're accustomed to answering questions about their recent tours, ships specs, military background, that kind of thing. But in true form my wife asked one of the crew members how often they get to see their spouses and children. This particular crew is currently stationed mostly in Virginia. So they get to see family a lot more often than crews that are on tours in the Middle East who are gone for several months at a time. No matter where they're stationed, this past week has helped me to appreciate and respect the men and women in uniform who serve our country.
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