https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/us...cid=spartandhp
The authors don't say it but the dissolution of the US 7th Fleet goes back directly to Obama and his policies. Almost all of the current commanders were placed in the Obama era and all of them worked their way up the ranks during the Obama era where they got their training. Those are those political officers who toe the line on gays, trans, and illegals in the military. More to do with what they will accept that how they are at their jobs.
With the exception of Boatswain Mates, it takes over a year before a sailor is ready to perform his or her duties. They still won't be proficient for another year.
Ships, lets talk about ships. The Gerald Ford CVN-78 hit the water this year. The John F. Kennedy (can you name a ship after a womanizer this year?) CVN-79 is looking to hit the water in 2022. Both these ships were authorized in the Bush era. Other ships after these are becoming problematic as far as funding and strategy. Of course with a six to seven year lead time this is more about jobs than national security. We have only facility in the entire country that can build an aircraft carrier. Don't worry, we still have facilities to change male sailors into female sailors. Plenty of room for that. Thank you Obama.