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James48

(5,213 posts)
3. Interesting.
Sat Mar 28, 2026, 09:56 AM
Saturday

It left Souda Bay, Crete after local Anti-American demonstrations broke out.

From an article:
“ Greek media report that the carrier departed Souda Bay on Crete “urgently,” cutting short planned maintenance. While the vessel had been undergoing repairs following a recent onboard fire, protests against its presence in the region are also believed to have influenced the decision.

Officials are said to have opted for relocation to Split to ensure a calmer environment and more favourable conditions for ongoing technical work.

The U.S. Navy has not yet officially confirmed the updated schedule, but multiple European reports suggest the carrier is already en route to the Adriatic, where it has docked on previous occasions as part of bilateral military cooperation.”

Source: https://www.thedubrovniktimes.com/news/croatia/item/19641-world-s-largest-u-s-aircraft-carrier-heads-to-split-after-early-departure-from-greece

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Very odd to me. James48 Saturday #1
That's why I posted what I did BumRushDaShow Saturday #4
I hope they can get most of the sailors off that ship and into barracks 70sEraVet Saturday #2
Interesting. James48 Saturday #3
IIRC BumRushDaShow Saturday #5
Wait! blue-wave Saturday #6
Drone Bait. Botany Saturday #7
Don't want the American people to see the damage ? republianmushroom Saturday #8
Here in the 21st century aircraft carriers are obsolete. hunter Saturday #9
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