USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)Aircraft Carrier That Launched First Attack On Al Qaeda to Host Opening Game Of College Basketball Season -- Daily Mail
It launched the first attacks against al Qaeda and the Taliban after the 9/11 terror attacks - and now the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson has another important mission on its hands: hosting the opening game of the 2011 NCAA college basketball season.
Navy Chief of Information Rear Admiral Dennis Moynihan has confirmed that after more than a month of discussions with a promoter, an agreement has been reached to hold the game on the carrier.
A company called Morale Entertainment will organise the game and be responsible for all the costs.
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My Comment: I am sure that for many sailors this will be a welcome diversion from the usual routine.