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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Friday, May 11, 2012

Navy Lays Keel for PCU North Dakota

Navy Lays Keel for PCU North Dakota
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CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday

CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday: War is funny sometimes ... many times (the present war does not count) - the person who you are trying to kill, or is trying to kill you can...

Please read this over at Sal's front porch
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Thursday, May 10, 2012

The Independence (LCS 2) leads the Freedom (LCS 1 ) while operating off San Diego on May 2. The Freedom is not yet ready for a major inspection, the Navy said.

The Independence (LCS 2) leads the Freedom (LCS 1 ) while operating off San Diego on May 2. The Freedom is not yet ready for a major inspection, the Navy said. (Lt. Jan Shultis / U.S. Navy)

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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Mayport makes its case for expensive expansion - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Mayport makes its case for expensive expansion - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
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Margie Stewart, US military’s official pinup in World War II, dies at 92 - U.S. - Stripes

Margie Stewart, US military’s official pinup in World War II, dies at 92 - U.S. - Stripes

She was a hero in her own way....................
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

TACP airman turned tide of 13-hour battle - Air Force News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Air Force Times

TACP airman turned tide of 13-hour battle - Air Force News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Air Force Times
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Monday, May 7, 2012

Makin Island, Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Groups Turnover Duties

Makin Island, Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Groups Turnover Duties
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Sunday, May 6, 2012

GD Delivers Submarine Mississippi to US Navy Ahead of Schedule | Navy & Maritime Security News at DefenceTalk

GD Delivers Submarine Mississippi to US Navy Ahead of Schedule | Navy & Maritime Security News at DefenceTalk
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