Navy delays overhaul of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013 ... d-aircraft

By Associated Press,February 08, 2013


NORFOLK, Va. — The Navy said Friday that it is postponing the overhaul of one of its nuclear-powered aircraft carriers because of budget concerns.

Delaying work on the USS Abraham Lincoln will extend the amount of time it is unavailable for deployment, increase maintenance costs and delay when other aircraft carriers can undergo their overhauls."................

How many active carriers do we have now? 10
How many do we need with 2 on reserve and 3 on order?

And then there's this:

not passing judgement...its just morbidly hilarious