Staff Reports
In a heart-pounding and exhilarating moment, the USS Gravely, a US Navy destroyer, recently faced a life-or-death situation in the Red Sea. Iranian-backed Houthi militants attempted to strike our brave ship with an anti-ship cruise missile. But fear not, fellow patriots, because the crew of the USS Gravely swiftly and courageously engaged their Phalanx Close-In Weapon System, obliterating the threat just seconds before impact.
Now, the original article downplayed the intensity of the situation. Can you believe it? The missile came careening towards the destroyer at an alarming speed, getting as close as a mere mile away! That means our heroes had less than five seconds to react and save the day. Talk about nerves of steel and lightning-fast reflexes!
US Navy Ship Has Close Call With Houthi Missile; How Much Longer Until the Luck Runs Out? https://t.co/ybJKxSX4EV
— Andrew Malcolm (@AHMalcolm) February 1, 2024
Of course, this incident raises some troubling questions. How did the missile come so close to our ship? The article suggests it’s not because the Houthi militants have upped their game, but I have my doubts. Our radar systems should have detected that missile long before it got within striking distance. It could be a failure of the system, Houthi trickery, or even a breakdown in our command structure. Either way, it’s concerning and demands a thorough investigation.
Now, some critics might suggest that we should’ve used another missile to shoot down the threat instead of engaging with our guns. But let me tell you something, folks. Sometimes you gotta conserve those missile stocks, especially when we’re facing a persistent and determined enemy like the Houthis. They need to know that we won’t back down, even if it means using all means necessary to protect our sailors.
But here’s the harsh reality: the Biden administration’s approach to dealing with the Houthis is putting our troops at risk. The White House is tying our Navy’s hands, preventing them from truly winning this game. These measured and proportional responses are doing nothing to deter the Houthis. It’s like swatting flies while they keep buzzing in our faces. Eventually, this dangerous dance will end with the loss of precious American lives. And that is something we cannot afford.
So, let’s give a standing ovation to the crew of the USS Gravely for their heroic actions. They showed us what it means to be fearless in the face of danger. But let’s also hope our leaders start taking this threat seriously and give our military the freedom to protect our interests without reservation. Lives are on the line, and we must never forget that.
