This is truly surreal. The U.S.S. Halliburton. Guided missle cruiser.

[trof]

On station at the piracy.
Tell me this vessel is named after some admiral and not THAT Halliburton.
:eyes:

[Nickster]

1. USS Halyburton

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Halyburton_(FFG-40)

[trof]

3. Ahhh...thanks.

I feel better now.

[tekisui]

2. USS Halyburton

Not the same, thankfully.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Halyburton_(FFG-40)

[MrPerson]

4. They need a USS Halle Berry.

[sakabatou]

6. I'd vote for that one.

[jmowreader]

5. It's not even spelled the same--the ship is USS Halyburton

She is named for Pharmacist's Mate 2nd Class William D. Halyburton. is the reason his name is on the side of a ship:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with a Marine Rifle Company in the 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, during action against the enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa Shima in the Ryūkyū Chain on May 10, 1945. Undaunted by the deadly accuracy of Japanese counterfire as his unit pushed the attack through a strategically important draw and up the hill into an open fireswept field where the Company advance squad was suddenly pinned down under a terrific concentration of mortar, machinegun, and sniper fire with resultant severe casualties. Moving steadily forward despite the enemy's merciless barrage, he reached the wounded Marine who lay farthest away and was rendering first aid when his patient was struck for the second time by a Japanese bullet. Instantly placing himself in the direct line of fire, he shielded the fallen fighter with his own body and staunchly continued his ministrations although constantly menaced by the slashing fury of shrapnel and bullets falling at his sides. Alert, determined, and completely unselfish in his concern for the helpless Marine, he persevered in his efforts until he himself sustained mortal wounds and collapsed, heroically sacrificing himself that his comrade might live. By his outstanding valor and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of tremendous odds, Petty Officer Halyburton sustained and enhanced the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.

That's his Medal of Honor citation. This Pharmacist's Mate is a no-shit Hero.

[HillbillyBob]

7. I found a wikipedia entry for USS Richard Halliburton WWII Liberty ship

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Halliburton

"Richard Halliburton (9 January 1900 – presumed dead after 24 March 1939) was an American traveler, adventurer, and author. Best known nowadays for having swum the length of the Panama Canal and paying the lowest toll in its history—thirty-six cents—Halliburton was headline news for most of his brief career. His final and fatal adventure, an attempt to sail a Chinese junk, the Sea Dragon, across the Pacific Ocean from Hong Kong to the Golden Gate International Exposition in San Francisco, made him legendary."

He was quite and adventure and most famous at the time.