jlk – Somewhere off the coast of Virginia, four mighty US military ships begin their epic journey.
They are not mere ships, but bearers of hope, dock builders, and, if you believe it, amateur DJs spinning the Imperial March from Star Wars.
These four ships, poetically named like the USAV SP4 James A. Loux and its comrades, set sail on a noble mission: to build a floating dock off the coast of Gaza.
They carry the equipment needed to construct a stage for humanitarian aid—and perhaps a small stage for bored soldiers to perform concerts too.
Upon arriving in Gaza, these ships will establish a roll-on/roll-off dock, which not only sounds like a breakdancing move but will also allow up to 2 million meals to be delivered per day.
That’s enough food for the world’s biggest barbecue party, or, you know, to help people in need.
According to social media reports, the Imperial March was played over the loudspeaker system on the USAV SP4 James A. Loux.
This may have been an attempt to scare the fish at sea, or maybe just a way to make the soldiers feel like Darth Vader for a day.
In this journey, we see more than just ships sailing. We see a symbol of a daring humanitarian effort and the bit of humor that accompanies it.
Because in a world that is often too serious, a little laughter and assistance can be a ray of sunshine in the storm.