PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 29, 2012) Six of the seven ships assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 transit in formation during Multi-Sail 2012. Multi-Sail is a semi-annual event designed to improve readiness and coordination across multiple warfare areas. Pictured are the guided-missile destroyers USS Mustin (DDG 89), USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), USS Lassen (DDG 62) and USS Stethem (DDG 63). The seven ships of DESRON-15 are forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Operations Specialist 2nd Class Chin Ng/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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Thursday, February 2, 2012
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 2, 2012) A pair of AV-8B Harriers from Marine Fighter Squadron (VMA) 542 fly in formation during their approach to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012, afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
HII to Unveil New Patrol Frigate Designs at Pacific 2012 | Navy & Maritime Security News at DefenceTalk
HII to Unveil New Patrol Frigate Designs at Pacific 2012 Navy & Maritime Security News at DefenceTalk
This is a great idea! HII needs to do what it can to protect the shipbuilding industry in America, and in fact, we need these ships in the US Navy as the LCS program has simply too many problems right now.
This is a great idea! HII needs to do what it can to protect the shipbuilding industry in America, and in fact, we need these ships in the US Navy as the LCS program has simply too many problems right now.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
U-2 spy plane to linger overhead a bit longer - Stripes - Independent U.S. military news from Iraq, Afghanistan and bases worldwide
U-2 spy plane to linger overhead a bit longer - Stripes - Independent U.S. military news from Iraq, Afghanistan and bases worldwide
An amazing aircraft, from amazing engineering group....................
An amazing aircraft, from amazing engineering group....................
USS Laffey returns to Patriots Point
USS Laffey returns to Patriots Point
Now another reason to visit Patriot's Point! If you're on the east coast, get out there!
Now another reason to visit Patriot's Point! If you're on the east coast, get out there!
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