What I found interesting about this movie was it was part of OUR WestPac '01 Deployment.
The USS Benfold (DDG-65) was part of the USS Constellation (CV-64) Battlegroup while I was still in the U.S. Navy. Most of the movie is true. We had "tigers" on-board our ship when the 9/11 attacks hit. The sailors, along with the "tigers", were both shocked. I, initially, thought it was a movie. I found out a few minutes later that it was definitely real.
I am glad that our Battlegroup was based on a rather good movie. I know some of the "tigers" on-board our ship wanted to help out when the towers were attacked.
A big thumps up and a Bravo Zulu for Disney.. and Thanks for your support.
Sincerely, SN Shaw, J., USS Benfold (DDG-65) - Apr98-Jan02
The USS Benfold (DDG-65) was part of the USS Constellation (CV-64) Battlegroup while I was still in the U.S. Navy. Most of the movie is true. We had "tigers" on-board our ship when the 9/11 attacks hit. The sailors, along with the "tigers", were both shocked. I, initially, thought it was a movie. I found out a few minutes later that it was definitely real.
I am glad that our Battlegroup was based on a rather good movie. I know some of the "tigers" on-board our ship wanted to help out when the towers were attacked.
A big thumps up and a Bravo Zulu for Disney.. and Thanks for your support.
Sincerely, SN Shaw, J., USS Benfold (DDG-65) - Apr98-Jan02