Admittedly this comment isn't related to the article itself, but I had the opportunity to tour the USS Gabrielle Giffords a couple of years ago. I'm not an expe

Admittedly this comment isn't related to the article itself, but I had the opportunity to tour the USS Gabrielle Giffords a couple of years ago. I'm not an expert in naval ships, but it seemed very impressive. Being made out of aluminum instead of traditional steel, much of the insides were covered in reflective anti-fire material; made it look "space-agey". If you live in San Diego, or another naval town in the U.S., keep an eye on local news as the navy occasionally offers tours open to the public.