Really have to wonder about the decision making process of the Navy some times. So back in 1988 the Navy gifted a kind of war trophy to the State of Wisconsin.
The below was apparently made from Spanish cannons melted post Spanish American War and then mounted on the USS Wisconsin. So apparently its a favorite of visitors whom are told the story which results in something the U.S Navy is seemingly short of - good PR.
But maybe these days the Navy is a little sensitive about war trophies? I mean melting your adversaries cannons down to create a piece of art to mount on your battleship is probably the textbook definition.
Sensitive perhaps to war trophies?
Perhaps if the skipper had just melted the AK-47 and turned it into some sort of artistic item he would have been relieved on time
But really, is it really necessary to take this back....go it it was on loan. But at least give a better reason then its someone else's turn
It’s Navy’s badger statue, but Wisconsin has grown attached (navytimes.com)
“Loans are done in good faith,” he said. “I think it’s great that children have been able to see this badger while it was on loan. Now we’re trying to accommodate another facility that has also requested it. There will be a lot of children in the Norfolk area who will be able to enjoy it as well.”
going to take a wild guess where its going
I think since they have the actual ship perhaps they can leave the decorative war trophy in Wisconsin
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