The truth comes out.....

Monday, the day before the ship deployed, our CO came out and told the crew that all the cushy port visits previously scheduled have been cancelled. In other words we're not going on a tour for diplomacy's sake. Notice my disposition looks about as sunny as the weather on Tuesday, as we pulled out of Bremerton. In the background is the Seattle skyline from the Sound. It may seem as if I'm disappointed about our lack of port calls, but as long as we're able to protect those Soldiers and Marines with the finest air support the Navy has to offer, I see the greater good.