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This story filled me with pride for the Navy and the abilities of my beloved Nimitz-class carriers (I served on the Nimitz). A 14-year old girl suffers a ruptured appendix while at sea and the Reagan responds to the call. Read about it here.
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I saw that on the news, even flew the mom to be with her daughter. What a way to spend your cruise
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You beat me to it Dave.. I was just coming in to post the link to the story. Go Navy!
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I wonder if it's gratis from the government or do they bill you for the service? I'd hate to not have insurance.
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I do know that even in the military the commanding officers have budgets. However this mission was approved by Commander, Third Fleet, so I am thinking the public relations the Navy gleaned from it will be payment in full. Plus, can you imagine the negative press if the Navy sent a bill?
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The news article I read quoted a navy guy saying that they train for this type of resque all the time. I imagine that they will just chaulk it up to a real life training exercise.
I agree that it would be bad news if the Navy asked for payment. CCL Fantasy 1990 CCL Celebration 1995 CCL Victory 2005 CCL Conquest 2005 CCL Spirit June 2006 NCL Dream October 2006 RCCL Mariner OTS June 2007 CCL Freedom June 2008 CCL Holiday July 2008 Booked on Victory June 2009 - Southern Caribbean! |
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If the fleet is already at sea conducting military exercises, I wouldn't think diverting in response to a medical emergency would be a big deal.
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It is a big deal when it causes a disruption in the exercise. That could impact thousands of people involved in the exercise and cost $$$$$ because they have to put things on hold. In this case I haven't heard anything about the billing so assume the Navy took their payment in the form of good press about the story. Dave |
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