ooosmitty, they have gotten better, as the years pass they upgrade and change the configuration. They have more horse power now and the gens are crazy automated. i have done cruisers and DDGs, rode a few frigates too. I am the Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI) so when other ships LM2500's **** the bed i am the one they call to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it. Thanks for your service. I am at 23 now, a Senior Chief hopeing to pick up Master Chief. I have three years to try and if not then time to punch out.