Screw that loser. He's heading for Leavenworth before long. What really matters...
is the capability that the USS Bonhomme Richard (see Facts & Info) brings to the relief effort. Probably the most important capability comes from the 42 CH-46 Skyknight (old and tired, but still able to carry a big payload) and CH-53E Super Stallion (also old and tired, but able to carry up to 16 tons) cargo helicopters. Given the degree of flooding, the LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushion) landing craft and the AAVs (Amphibious Assault Vehicles) may also prove very useful in carrying supplies. The ship also has a 600 bed hospital, including 6 operating rooms (see Departments tab). It also carries hundreds of Marines that will be useful in the recovery effort. Even the Harriers might be useful for reconnaissance of remote disaster areas.