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A retired Navy captain reported that a pilot was forced to eject from an F-35C stealth fighter in the South China Sea due to a severe reaction to a COVID-19 booster. The pilot reportedly experienced intense chest pain, described as being hit with a baseball bat, 72 hours after receiving the shot. The resulting crash on the USS Carl Vinson injured seven crew members.
Carl Vinson Strike Group Missile Defense Capabilities
The Admiral of PACOM defends the defensive capabilities of the Carl Vinson Strike Group against reports suggesting it cannot intercept North Korean missiles. He highlights the presence of guided-missile destroyers like the USS Wayne E. Meyer and USS Michael Murphy as primary defenses. The Admiral asserts that any threat flying against the strike group "will die," emphasizing the group's readiness to project power if ordered by the President.
Carl Vinson Strike Group, Missile Defense Capabilities
Admiral Harry Harris corrected media reports suggesting the Carl Vinson Strike Group was unable to defend itself against North Korean ballistic missiles. Harris asserted that the group's guided-missile destroyers are fully capable of intercepting threats, famously stating, "If it flies, it will die." The hosts discuss the "showmanship" involved in deploying the carrier group to the Korean peninsula.
