[sci.military] USS Saipan

As I mentioned next week in my talk on reversible time... (08/29/90)

From: "As I mentioned next week in my talk on reversible time..."
On 14 August 1990, Marine replacements left Camp Lejeune, by way of Morehead
City, NC. bound for the coast of Liberia. This Marine assault ship was
reportedly diverted  to the Persian Gulf or the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday
16 August. This ship was to relieve the U.S.S. Saipan, which handled the
evacuation in Monrovia. The Saipan was scheduled to leave Liberian waters
around 25 August, and dock in Morehead City around 6 September. Does anyone
know if its orders have been changed? Where were the replacements sent? And
what is the current status of the Saipan?

Also, any up to date news on American involvement in the Liberian civil war
since the five-nation West African forces are now on shore? We have been
keeping a real close eye on the Middle East, for obvoius reasons, but
remember, some of our men are elsewhere. Any information will be greatly
appreciated.

Larry
AYDLETT@UNCG.BITNET