New Carrier update info

Taken from MSNBC
In response to objections from Virginia politicians who say all the east coast carriers should be berthed in Norfolk, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Jacksonville will get a nuclear carrier -- period.

Gates delivered the news on Monday in a letter to Virginia's senators, letting them know that despite their objections, Mayport will house a nuclear carrier.

In his letter, Gates stated, "Homeporting a carrier at Mayport best supports the Navy's mission and its critical to our national security interests."

Great Christmas gift for Jacksonville, again, still waiting for a confirmed date until we are true believers.