As much flack as the commodores and admirals usually get, I gotta say, I kinda feel for this guy. Let’s face it, he’s in an untenable position, watching the senior officers of the starship aging to death, making more and more mistakes. I can’t say that he really had any other choice.
Ooo! Ooo! The Romulan ship!! I used to have that AMT plastic model when I was a kid. Loved that thing. Specially the big frakin warbird decal!!!
As Chuck said, “The Kirk Manuever: Lying”.
Yeah, he seems like a decent guy. A bit too touchy feeling to be a good command leader however.
What the who? That final shot with Chekov and Sulu. Chekov is wearing the old wig!!
I think Khan told him about it when they first met. 
Continuity redeemed. Phew!
Holy Crap!! You’re right. I figure maybe it’s an insert shot from another episode.
60 to 72 years old? We elect presidents older than that!
Not that that’s a good thing. 