"@DavidJames: You're correct about the USS Iowa, but I think the Navy's concern was for the two active duty ship parked right next door that were participating in Navy Days that day (See here: <http://navydaysla.org/next-port-visit/>).
Also, the…"

"As much as I respect what Tom Zebra (the aggrieved flyer) does (to a point), he really ought to have known better. If you poke a hornet's nest, don't get surprised when you get stung.
On the other hand, for those complimenting the cops on their…"