GREEN BAY, Wis. (Sept. 28, 2011) The littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Fort Worth (LCS 3) transits through the Menekaunee Bridge in Green Bay, Wis. Fort Worth is undergoing builder's trials at the Marinette Marine Corporation Shipyard before delivery to the U.S. Navy in 2012. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Marinette Marine Corporation/Released)
'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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Saturday, October 1, 2011
Navy explores longer sub deployments - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Navy explores longer sub deployments - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
How about spending more to build more subs?
When we were building 688 boats, we were building up to 3 per year.
This one per year, and now even two per year is only slowing the decline, not stopping it.
How about spending more to build more subs?
When we were building 688 boats, we were building up to 3 per year.
This one per year, and now even two per year is only slowing the decline, not stopping it.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Christian Pastor Faces execution for not recanting his faith - IN IRAN
Christian Pastor faces execution for simply being a Christian in Iran - this is outrageous
Folks - thanks for coming to Wharf Rats place.
Please understand this - if we stand by and let this happen, we are cowards.
If we continue to let Iran be a bad actor in world affairs, then we are cowards.
I'm tired of this country, that has definitely caused US deaths in Iraq due to supplying weapons to bad guys in Iraq. I'm tired of no one standing up to these fruitcakes.
It is time.
Folks - thanks for coming to Wharf Rats place.
Please understand this - if we stand by and let this happen, we are cowards.
If we continue to let Iran be a bad actor in world affairs, then we are cowards.
I'm tired of this country, that has definitely caused US deaths in Iraq due to supplying weapons to bad guys in Iraq. I'm tired of no one standing up to these fruitcakes.
It is time.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Libya Conflict Left UK Military Under Considerable Strain | Defense & Security News at DefenseTalk
Libya Conflict Left UK Military Under Considerable Strain Defense & Security News at DefenseTalk
Only because of unsustainable domestics spending.........
Only because of unsustainable domestics spending.........
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