<p>Adm. Burke’s words seem particularly pertinent to this thread.</p>
<p>How quickly NativeTexan [I think, it is hard to go back and find exact quotes] was derided for suggesting that the mids should learn the art of avoiding war.
How quickly some were to deride her and any that came to her defense as being illogical or misunderstanding of the Navy’s role.</p>
<p>NOW . . . where are those brave mariners when it comes to acknowledging that Adm. Burke said essentially the same thing when he said that using the fleet as a means for “controlling peace” was “far more important” than using it as a means of waging war.?</p>
<p>My father served briefly under Adm. Burke when he commanded the USS Huntington (CL-107)</p>