Saturday, April 9, 2011
US Fuel Stops Gripen Libya Mission | Air Force News at DefenseTalk
US Fuel Stops Gripen Libya Mission Air Force News at DefenseTalk Sucks to be the Swede's..........................
Keeping an Eye on the Long Game: Part XXXVI - at Sal's Place
Sending a message to Taiwan??
Friday, April 8, 2011
USS Essex LHD 2 off the coast of Japan
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2011) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), left, transits in formation with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Hyuga (DDH 181). Essex and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) is operating off the coast of Kesenuma in support of Operation Tomodachi.
Navy Shows Off Powerful New Laser Weapon
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/04/08/navy-showboats-destructive-new-laser-gun/
my laser is bigger than your laster?
my laser is bigger than your laster?
Official: Troops' pay would be withheld until shutdown is resolved - News - Stripes
Official: Troops' pay would be withheld until shutdown is resolved - News - Stripes Technically true.....but there is seperate legistlation going through the process that would allow our military members to be paid....
Last U.S. ships leave coast of disaster area - Pacific - Stripes
Last U.S. ships leave coast of disaster area - Pacific - Stripes Well done ...............fullbore..............
Russia Deploys New Missile Frigate For Caspian Sea | Navy News at DefenseTalk
Russia Deploys New Missile Frigate For Caspian Sea Navy News at DefenseTalk The roooskie's are back.................uh, a little..........................always get a kick out of the way they place missles on their surface ships. Note the US Navy has them below decks in silo's on the DDG's, and it appears the Russians have to turn their ship in the direction they're shooting::)))
Taiwan Inaugurates Missile Ships Amid Buildup Vow - Defense News
Taiwan Inaugurates Missile Ships Amid Buildup Vow - Defense News I've been to Taiwan.........a great place to visit
Australia Navy To Acquire U.K. Amphibious Ship - Defense News
Australia Navy To Acquire U.K. Amphibious Ship - Defense News I'm thrilled it's going to get used.....hate to see such capability rust away.......................
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Aviation Week - NAS Pensacola!
http://www.navalhistory.org/2011/02/28/aviation-week/
Aviation Week
iCal Import- Start:May 2, 2011
- End: May 8, 2011
- Venue: NAS Pensacola
- Address: Pensacola, FL, United States
Aviation Week will be a week long celebration at NAS Pensacola commemorating a century of Naval Aviation. Scheduled events include a Blue Angels Aerial Demonstration, port of call by USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), Aviation Museum Symposiums, and many more events
Schwartz: AF hampered by lack of 2011 budget - Air Force News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Air Force Times
Schwartz: AF hampered by lack of 2011 budget - Air Force News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Air Force Times again, partial to the Navy, but we like the Air Force too...............
US Navy Status
Ships and Submarines | ||
Deployable Battle Force Ships: 287 | ||
Ships Underway (away from homeport): 154 ships (54% of total) | ||
On deployment: 122 ships (43% of total) | ||
Attack submarines underway (away from homeport): 32 subs (59%) | ||
On deployment: 26 subs (48%) | ||
Ships Underway | ||
Carriers: | ||
USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - 5th Fleet | ||
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) - 5th Fleet | ||
USS George Washington (CVN 73) - Yellow Sea | ||
USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - Pacific Ocean | ||
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) - Pacific Ocean | ||
Amphibious Warfare Ships: | ||
USS Essex (LHD 2) - Pacific Ocean | ||
USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) - Mediterranean Sea | ||
USS Boxer (LHD 4) - 5th Fleet | ||
USS Bataan (LHD 5) - Atlantic Ocean | ||
USS Makin Islnd (LHD 8) - Pacific Ocean | ||
Two Dead in F/A-18F Crash Near Lemoore
Two Dead in F/A-18F Crash Near Lemoore official press release.........
Ryan: Debt on Track to Hit 800 Percent of GDP; 'CBO Can't Conceive of Any Way' Economy Can Continue Past 2037
http://cnsnews.com/news/article/rep-ryan-obama-s-budget-path-do-nothing
Another great read..................full disclosure - I endorse getting our debt under control. Rep. Ryan appears to be the one congressman who has the best grasp of the problem.
Another great read..................full disclosure - I endorse getting our debt under control. Rep. Ryan appears to be the one congressman who has the best grasp of the problem.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
2 dead as Super Hornet crashes near Lemoore - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
2 dead as Super Hornet crashes near Lemoore - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times Today, we are all shipmates as we mourn the loss of these crew. Please keep the families in your prayers....
The Navy and the Declaration of War in 1917
http://www.navalhistory.org/2011/04/06/the-navy-and-the-declaration-of-war-in-1917/
"6 April is the anniversary of the entry of the United States into World War I. How that declaration was transmitted throughout the Navy is an interesting story. Ordinarily when a President signs an important measure, the signing is attended by members of Congress who shepherded the measure through the legislative process and members of the press who are there to record the event. Not so on 6 April 1917."
"6 April is the anniversary of the entry of the United States into World War I. How that declaration was transmitted throughout the Navy is an interesting story. Ordinarily when a President signs an important measure, the signing is attended by members of Congress who shepherded the measure through the legislative process and members of the press who are there to record the event. Not so on 6 April 1917."
Happy 111th Birthday, U.S. Submarine Force!
Like a prairie dog peeking from its burrow, John P. Holland, arguably the father of the modern submarine, looks up from the conning tower of his invention after its construction in
1897.
In 1900, this boat, the sixth he built, was purchased by the U.S. government and became the USS Holland (SS-1), the first submarine in the United States Navy. Mr. Holland designed and built the sub to his own specifications and at his own expense, and became known at "The Father of the Modern Submarine". Circa 1900.
(We in Minnesota are now bubbleheads, uh, submariners - as our last warship tied to our state was USS Minneapolis/St. Paul, and coming in 2013 - Virginia-class fast attack submarine Precommissioning Unit Minnesota SSN 783)
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Navy Accomplishes Several Firsts During Libya Operation | Navy News at DefenseTalk
Navy Accomplishes Several Firsts During Libya Operation Navy News at DefenseTalk We like when history is made..........................!
Airstrikes Decimate Libya's Military Capability - Defense News
Airstrikes Decimate Libya's Military Capability - Defense News Exactly what is supposed to happen........................
Fla. lawmakers want carrier move expedited - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Fla. lawmakers want carrier move expedited - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times Yes - this needs to happen. If we think it wise to disperse on the West Coast, it is right and proper to disperse on the East Coast.
Monday, April 4, 2011
USS Boxer and the Marines in action
INDIAN OCEAN (March 30, 2011) CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopters assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Squadron (HMM) 163 start their rotors in preparation for takeoff from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).
Sunday, April 3, 2011
NATO to U.S.: We Need More Strikes in Libya - U.S. Agrees to Continue Combat Missions; Lack of U.S. Strikes Blamed for Rebel Losses
http://abcnews.go.com/International/nato-asks-us-continue-libya-air-strikes/story?id=13287530&page=2
Looks like Nato doesn't have the cahones to continue the fight, or the weaponry...........
Bring on the A-10 Warthog
Looks like Nato doesn't have the cahones to continue the fight, or the weaponry...........
Bring on the A-10 Warthog
B-1B crew recalls epic mission to Libya - Air Force News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Air Force Times
A B-1B Lancer takes off in support Operation Odyssey Dawn from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 27. This mission marked the first time the B-1 fleet has launched combat sorties from the continental United States to strike targets overseas.
B-1B crew recalls epic mission to Libya - Air Force News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Air Force Times Even though we are partial to the US Navy, we give an 'atta boy' to the US Air Force. Way to go guys!
Navy books 3 warships for repairs in San Diego
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/mar/31/navy-books-3-warships-repairs-san-diego/
Ship repair, upgrade and launch schedule
| Date | Vessel | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Apr | USS Bonhomme Richard | Leaves dry dock at NASSCO |
| 16-Apr | USNS William McLean | Launch set for NASSCO |
| 29-Apr | USS Curts | Arrives at NASSCO for repairs |
| 29-Apr | USS Vandegrift | Arrives at NASSCO for repairs |
| 5-May | USS Benfold | Leaves dry dock at BAE |
| 14-May | USS Pearl Harbor | Arrives at NASSCO |
| 27-Jun | USS Freedom | Arrives at BAE |
| 10-Aug | USS Harpers Ferry | Arrives at NASSCO |
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