Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Aboard the USS Ashland

The day after he arrived home, Allen took Karie, their kids, and us to see the USS Ashland. The kids really enjoyed using the telescope - Izzy

Kailey

Allen wore baby Nathanael in a Moby wrap. He (Nathanael) got a great nap while the rest of us scaled the ship almost all the way to the top.

Owen "driving"

A.J. just hanging out

We got to see the flags they use for different messages, the large area where 5 hover crafts fit into the boat, Allen's quarters - rather cozy, the officer's dining area, the door to the captain's quarters (which Owen had asked about - where was the captain), guns used for defense (see the the story of their capture of pirates in the Gulf of Aden), and to have a refreshing drink of water which they distill from salt water while at sea. It was an exciting tour with LOTS of steps - great labor preparation!

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