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I met two interesting men today on two seperate occasions. One was a Vet from USS Saratoga CVA-60, Mr.Orlando, I met him by chance at a store and we talked for a bit while waiting in line, though I don't quite remember what his position was on Sara but I do know he served aboard her during 'Nam. The second man was Mr. Kane, who served as radioman decoding signals on New Jersey back in 47' I met him when I took my ma over to the doctor for her appointment. I had the Chance to show Mr.Kane some of the pictures of New Jersey I took when I visited her last year. He remarked "Even after all these years she's still a Beauty Queen." It was, a profound experience talking to those two gentlemen today.

Now while I know Jerjer doesn't like being called a beauty queen. I'm pretty certain she'd make a exception for Mr. Kane or any of her Crew for that matter.

Harry Leferts said:
Maybe a corgi...
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Roaming_Guardian said:
She needs an entire swarm of PT boats.
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This can be arranged. A Swarm of PT Corgis Shall guard her sleep with cuddles!!
... and make Mushi and Jerjer briefly experience what its like to be Nagamon when they see why she's late for breakfast the next morning. :drevil:
 
Admiral_Corgi said:
I met two interesting men today on two seperate occasions. One was a Vet from USS Saratoga CVA-60, Mr.Orlando, I met him by chance at a store and we talked for a bit while waiting in line, though I don't quite remember what his position was on Sara but I do know he served aboard her during 'Nam. The second man was Mr. Kane, who served as radioman decoding signals on New Jersey back in 47' I met him when I took my ma over to the doctor for her appointment. I had the Chance to show Mr.Kane some of the pictures of New Jersey I took when I visited her last year. He remarked "Even after all these years she's still a Beauty Queen." It was, a profound experience talking to those two gentlemen today.

Now while I know Jerjer doesn't like being called a beauty queen. I'm pretty certain she'd make a exception for Mr. Kane or any of her Crew for that matter.
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Jersey: *holds up pointer finger about to swear like, well, Jersey* ...
Jersey: *blushes* Shaddup old man (in a good-natured tone of voice)
 
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SisterJeanne said:
Technically they can since she was stricken from the Naval Register in 1942 so the name is available for use. As a practical matter, even if they were building BBs it is extremely unlikely that either USS Maine or USS Arizona would be used because of the historical significance of their losses. Same reason why there has been a USS Enterprise in service pretty much nonstop since the late 1930s with the only major gap 1947-58 as they designed the nuclear carriers.
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Rancher_357 said:
Actually, USS Maine has been used several times. I think it was kind of the opposite thinking from Arizona. Instead of honoring her loss by retiring the name, they honor her by carrying the name. Another battleship Maine was launched in 1901 (class lead actually). One of the Montana's was supposed to be named Maine (BB69). And currently, the USS Maine is an Ohio Class boomer (SSBN 741)
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Honestly, if they revive the name USS Arizona, she'll either be a Ford-class CVN or a Virginia-class SSN...or possibly a Columbia-class SSBN. The last holder was a capital ship in her day. The new one should also be seen as the modern equivalent of a capital ship.
 
CrazyCog said:
Gangut glared at Arizona, "Because with the power of the Soviet Union, anything is possible."

Pennsylvania couldn't help but get a jab in, "Except for holding itself together."

A glaring contest soon erupted between the two, and Richardson rubbed the bridge of his nose, "Ekaterina, can you talk some sense into that girl?"
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Pennsy: (notices Gangut staring at her while she talks to Ari) Can I help you with something?

Gangut: No, Falling Apart Comrade. I just want to say, You have really lovely eyes.

In such surprise that she completely ignores the butchering of her nickname, Pennsy looks at Ari, who shrugs, and Hiei, who smirks.

Pennsy: (looks back at Gangut and raises an eyebrow in confusion) Thank you...?....

Gangut gets up and crosses the floor to Pennsy's chair. Pennsylvania tenses. She doesn't trust Russians any more than she trusts the IJN ship girls.

Gangut (stops a few feet from Pennsy): They are just such a lovely shade of red. They remind me of something....hmmm...Oh! They remind me of.... RODINA!! (Opens up a large Soviet flag in front of Pennsy and starts singing the national anthem).
Ari starts giggling and Hiei rolls on the floor laughing.

Pennsy: (shaking her head) Everyone here is insane.
 
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Pennsy: (notices Gangut staring at her while she talks to Ari) Can I help you with something?

Gangut: No, Falling Apart Comrade. I just want to say, You have really lovely eyes.

In such surprise that she completely ignores the butchering of her nickname, Pennsy looks at Ari, who shrugs, and Hiei, who smirks.

Pennsy: (looks back at Gangut and raises an eyebrow in confusion) Thank you...?....

Gangut gets up and crosses the floor to Pennsy's chair. Pennsylvania tenses. She doesn't trust Russians any more than she trusts the IJN ship girls.

Gangut (stops a few feet from Pennsy): They are just such a lovely shade of red. They remind me of something....hmmm...Oh! They remind me of.... RODINA!! (Opens up a large Soviet flag in front of Pennsy and starts singing the national anthem).
Ari starts giggling and Hiei rolls on the floor laughing.

Pennsy: (shaking her head) Everyone here is insane.
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Bah! There is only one song that GANGUT! HERO OF THE SOVIET UNION would use!
 
Rancher_357 said:
Pennsy: (notices Gangut staring at her while she talks to Ari) Can I help you with something?

Gangut: No, Falling Apart Comrade. I just want to say, You have really lovely eyes.

In such surprise that she completely ignores the butchering of her nickname, Pennsy looks at Ari, who shrugs, and Hiei, who smirks.

Pennsy: (looks back at Gangut and raises an eyebrow in confusion) Thank you...?....

Gangut gets up and crosses the floor to Pennsy's chair. Pennsylvania tenses. She doesn't trust Russians any more than she trusts the IJN ship girls.

Gangut (stops a few feet from Pennsy): They are just such a lovely shade of red. They remind me of something....hmmm...Oh! They remind me of.... RODINA!! (Opens up a large Soviet flag in front of Pennsy and starts singing the national anthem).
Ari starts giggling and Hiei rolls on the floor laughing.

Pennsy: (shaking her head) Everyone here is insane.
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Hibiki: *looks in direction of Sasebo* Why am I feeling the need to beat a battleship over the head with a torpedo?
 
landcollector said:
Pennsy's nickname that she acquired during the War was "Old Falling Apart", due to her slinging so much shellfire in bombardment duties during the Guam campaign it looked like she was falling apart.
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Ah, wakata! I can understand that...and how it could be misunderstood as well. :cool:
 
I wonder if this has yet to be done... Actually if anything, I can imagine some Bored Marine has already done this with some of the American shipgirls, we just haven't seen it 'on-screen' per-say
 
Admiral_Corgi said:
I wonder if this has yet to be done... Actually if anything, I can imagine some Bored Marine has already done this with some of the American shipgirls, we just haven't seen it 'on-screen' per-say
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Then that Marine goes and tests the battleships.

Nagato- is able to remain perfectly calm, because the chicken is not cute, except when being used on destroyers and escort carriers.

Hiei- dissolves in giggles

Arizona- remains calm by biting her lip, because who doesn't want to laugh after seeing a marine with a rubber chicken send a fast BB into a laughing fit.

Jersey- "You know I love my Marines, but that chicken is really f#@king annoying."

Pennsylvania- Last seen chasing a Lance Corporal down the street, beating him with a rubber chicken, yelling "Is it funny yet?! Are you laughing now, Marine?!"
 
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