impeded or even closed. that's a worst-case scenario. i don't think it's going to happen but i think it's something we need to be concerned about. >> in the statement, the pentagon said they're moving the "uss theodore roosevelt" aircraft carrier, guided missile cruiser, "uss normandy" ships you're familiar with vital shipping lanes, in the region to remain open and safe. the question would you support u.s. air power from that aircraft carrier to be used to help the saudis deal with these air strikes in yemen? >> i would, as i'd have to have forward air controllers on the ground. and it would have to be a, an assessment there was no other option, because it is a very serious escalatory step as you know and as much as i love air power, air power alone is not the decisive factor in these, in a conflict. so you'd have to say, if you're going to use u.s. air power,