Amphibious Assault Craft Unit 4

Landing Craft Air Cushion

With the work 'cushion' in this piece of equipments name you'd think it was soft and fluffy.

Think again!

Built for action upon the waves to transport the Navy's needs!

Touring this LCAC was interesting in every aspect!

Respect once again goes out to our military!

The on and off gate is lowered.

No plush leather heated seats for our Navy's finest!

It may all look nice and smooth but there's a place for everything to maintain safety

and to get the job done!

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Navy Fleet Angels

If walls could talk...

If these helicopters could talk and tell of their adventures...

These heloes are in the garage for lots of TLC after being put to the brink.

Everything is done or redone to the smallest detail.

The pilots of these machines deserves a much needed kudos!

USS George H W Bush CVN 77 Flight Deck

The flight deck!

It was empty but it was HUGE!  Four and a half acres ready for a little jet propulsion activity...

Many of the Navy personnel were hard at work painting, cleaning, protecting the ship.

Prior to any take offs a sweep of the deck is done by a line of sailors looking 

for any small object that could be quite the hazard on jet takeoffs.

Imagine scanning four and a half acres over and over again!

Looking back at the Island where the main operations take place.

I don't envy the Admiral of a ship like this.  

They have so much at stake at any given minute.

Thanks to all the Navy and any Military for all of their service!

The island.

USS George H.W. Bush CVN-77

Arriving at the pier and seeing the size of USS George H.W. Bush was elating.

I've been on a decommissioned carrier, but always wanted to experience the live

action on a current carrier.  A wish come true I got to see, touch, smell, and even taste

on this mega ship.  Of course it would've been more awesome to experience the ship

when at sea or even with it full of aviation up on deck, but I'll take what I can get!

Age has been creeping up on me because I can recall when this ship was just a dream

but then became a reality and was commissioned in 2009.

The ship was getting lots of TLC while in at the dock, so everyone was busy.

Our tour was open to most every nook and cranny, and our guide didn't disappoint!

We got to see engines, computers, the flight deck, sleeping quarters, eat lunch in the

galley, risk going up and down the steps (ladders), laundry area, elevators for jets,

and so much more.  

Was I excited?  You bet!

The meeting place for the ship is quite often "at George".

A young George H.W. Bush stands on the main deck to over see all the operations.

Blue Moon kind of night!

It always takes me a thought (or two, three..) to get the correct settings to capture the moon.

I was waiting for it to rise over the mountains here in Pennsylvania.

I was able to capture Mr Blue Moon just as he was bright orange!

As Mr Blue Moon travelled into the night sky he lost his sunny glow, 

but was still a sight to see!

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Navy Aviation

Traffic cop on the tarmac...

Just sitting still this jet still looks fast.

Lined up and ready for drills.

Navy Field Trip

Just a few of a mighty fleet.

I imagine this piece of equipment saw its share of ocean waters.

Fast and Loud

We were lucky to witness training in action!

Well equipped and ready to locate anyone!

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Centralia, Pennsylvania ~ The Beings of the Street

Not much is left of Centralia, Pennsylvania.

This old highway is the most it has to offer.

Many visit and bring their graffiti talents.

For many years the old coal fires have been burning and nature is slowly 

taking back its claim.

This guy landed on the highway but he seems pretty flat to me.

Mr Duck head seemed a little cracked.

Pokemon seems to have disappeared but lo and behold he found a new home!

Aliens seem to find Centralia home.

Meet Bob.  I believe he may be a king penguin (the crown gave it away).

Buzz the Bee was one happy insect!

Cattin around...

What does the Fox say?

He seems to think he's someone's next nightmare!

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Moon Dancer Winery surroundings

On the way to the winery we came by a great Church.

There's something about a small Church that warms my heart.

I do wish this one was still in use, it has such character!

A French Chalet in rural Pennsylvania?

Just Moon Dancer winery.

A great place to relax!

Lauxmont Farm overlooking the Susquehanna River

A beautiful view overlooking the Susquehanna River near Wrightsville, PA

A great place for a wedding!

The rolling country side of Pennsylvania Farms is exquisite!

Wrights Ferry Mansion, Wrightsville, PA

Build in 1738 it's still a beautiful place along the Susquehanna River.

The backyard has a homey and sanctuary like feel.

Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge

A beautiful bridge across the Susquehanna River in Columbia heading to Wrightsville, PA

This bride had a little bit of controversy recently.  

This lights on the bridge were attracting mayflies.  Not just a few but so many that

the swarms were causing accidents.  

I have issue with one bug let alone swarms!

Charming...

as far as bridges are concerned...

Chickies Rock

During a Spring adventure we stopped by Chickies Rock in Columbia, PA.

It offered up beautiful vistas of the Susquehanna River.

Most perplexing though was....which rock was Chickies'?

A bend in the Susquehanna River

The railroad tracks follow the river.

To my surprise I just caught this guy before he drifted off looking for lunch.

School House ~ Mount Joy, PA

Although school is out for Summer, this school house still appears to be ready for students!

The bell is silent for now...