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[michaelmaltby]

In this handout photo from the Royal Danish Air Force, the Iranian navy vessel Makran is seen sailing through the Baltic Sea off the island of Bornholm, a Danish island in the Baltic Sea off the south coast of Sweden, on Thursday, July 22, 2021. (Royal Danish Air Force via AP)

Danish Military Spots Iranian Vessels in the Baltic Sea | Military.com

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In this handout photo from the Royal Danish Air Force, the Iranian navy vessel Makran is seen sailing through the Baltic Sea off the island of Bornholm, a Danish island in the Baltic Sea off the south coast of Sweden, on Thursday, July 22, 2021. (Royal Danish Air Force via AP)

Danish Military Spots Iranian Vessels in the Baltic Sea | Military.com

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I have to say that the helicopter looks like a toy on that landing pad

 

[SaparotRob]

Was that ship a tanker conversion or purpose built?

 

[Glider]

Converted from a tanker

 

[michaelmaltby]

AFT: General Quarters Sailors set up a barricade on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan during a damage control drill in the Gulf of Aden July 13. The Reagan is deployed to U.S. 5th Fleet to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Command region. (MCSN Gray Gibson/Navy) (MCSN Gray Gibson/U.S. Navy)

 

[ARTESH]

Was that ship a tanker conversion or purpose built?

Yes, It's Mullah's handy-craft! They destroyed and sank an specialized vessel to show off this make shift! as part of erasing history and any sign of "Pahlavi" era!

I still can not believe it's able to sail! and wonder how it is not sunken!!!!

 

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AFT: General Quarters Sailors set up a barricade on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan during a damage control drill in the Gulf of Aden July 13. The Reagan is deployed to U.S. 5th Fleet to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Command region. (MCSN Gray Gibson/Navy) (MCSN Gray Gibson/U.S. Navy)

Soldier in Red Uniform, is so much like the famous streamer "Dr. Disrespect"

source: here

 

[michaelmaltby]

AFT: Foam Run U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, maneuver combat rubber raiding crafts after conducting call away drills in the Coral Sea July 19. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Expeditionary Strike Group in U.S. 7th Fleet (Lance Cpl. Grace Gerlach/Marine Corps) (Lance Cpl. Grace Gerlach/31st Marine Expeditionary Unit)

 

[michaelmaltby]

Russia Marks Navy's 325th Anniversary, Iranian Ship Joins In | Military.com

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Congrats to all Russian forum-mates and servicemen, ex or current.

 

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Russia Marks Navy's 325th Anniversary, Iranian Ship Joins In | Military.com

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I do have a respect for the crew of the Iranian frigate. It isn't a large ship and it has almost certainly completed the longest voyage it has ever done. The Atlantic is a very unforgiving sea and its also possible it faced some of the most difficult conditions it and its crew had ever faced. Yes it had a support ship, which would have been needed for fuel and supplies but there is no shame in that and if they had experienced a mechanical problem, they would have been very much on their own.

From a professional basis, full marks to them.

 

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I do have a respect for the crew of the Iranian frigate. It isn't a large ship and it has almost certainly completed the longest voyage it has ever done. The Atlantic is a very unforgiving sea and its also possible it faced some of the most difficult conditions it and its crew had ever faced. Yes it had a support ship, which would have been needed for fuel and supplies but there is no shame in that and if they had experienced a mechanical problem, they would have been very much on their own.

From a professional basis, full marks to them.

Your words were sent to them, receiving very positive and friendly feedback.

 

[michaelmaltby]

AFT: Cold Comfort Members of the 815th Airlift Squadron take part in exercise Arctic SWAT at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson July 14. (Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill/Air Force) (Staff Sgt. Shelton Sherrill/403rd Wing/Public Affairs)

 

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Putin warns of 'unpreventable' strikes – DW – 07/25/2021

The Russian president's warning comes amid tensions between London and Moscow after a British warship entered waters close to Crimea.

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[michaelmaltby]

Cyclone

Automation that wrested control from pilot in CAF helicopter crash needs urgent repair: Experts

Two internal CAF reviews found the autopilot took control of the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter from the pilot and plunged it into the Ionian Sea, killing all six people…

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