'It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.'
Preserving a piece of US Maritime History - invaluable
The USS Olympia is a cruiser that fought in the Spanish American War in 1898 and has been preserved in Philadelphia. She's a one of a kind ship, a national historic monument, and in danger. She needs approximately $10-15 million in repairs to keep her a viable museum for years to come. If you have the resources, or connections to those resources, please consider helping. (full disclosure - there is no financial benefit to me to ask the question - we need to save this ship for posterity). Please contact me at 612-599-1935 or bdskon@fedex.com if you have additional questions.
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U.K. Carrier Effort Could Be In for More Changes - Defense News
U.K. Carrier Effort Could Be In for More Changes - Defense News
Too much domestic spending, too much cradle to grave security - that provides none (if you understand what I mean)
The British need to re-establish the Fleet Air Arm with both carriers. The Libya operation is a case study in needing carrier aviation assets.
Too much domestic spending, too much cradle to grave security - that provides none (if you understand what I mean)
The British need to re-establish the Fleet Air Arm with both carriers. The Libya operation is a case study in needing carrier aviation assets.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Nuke sub California completes first sea trials - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Nuke sub California completes first sea trials - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
This is SSN 781 - and the Wharf Rat is helping to commission SSN 783.
We like to hear good news about the sub fleet.
This is SSN 781 - and the Wharf Rat is helping to commission SSN 783.
We like to hear good news about the sub fleet.
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