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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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Marine-turned-archaeologist revisits WWII Pacific battle - U.S. - Stripes

Marine-turned-archaeologist revisits WWII Pacific battle - U.S. - Stripes
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Uncontested in the Pacific Ending?

Shift to the Pacific
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Decisions on the Future of the LCS Program

Signficant Shipbuilding Decision Announced Today

The littoral combat ship Freedom, left, and the future USS Coronado.

FYI - Wharf Rat supports this decision.  Now build a frigate..........................
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Navy realigns carrier fleet: Ronald Reagan to replace GW in Japan - Navy - Stripes

Navy realigns carrier fleet: Ronald Reagan to replace GW in Japan - Navy - Stripes

 
another story from Stripes
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Navy Aircraft Carrier Moves Underscore Pacific Rebalance Strategy

Navy Aircraft Carrier Moves Underscore Pacific Rebalance Strategy

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transits toward the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) prior to an ammunition off-load.
Significant News
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B-17E “Desert Rat” Restoration Update

B-17E “Desert Rat” Restoration Update
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Sunday, January 12, 2014

Multimedia - Photo Galleries | New London and southeastern Connecticut | The Day newspaper | www.theday.com

Multimedia - Photo Galleries | New London and southeastern Connecticut | The Day newspaper | www.theday.com

USS Minnesota arrives to new home port, Photo 1 of 7

The guy in white - the COB.  I know - because I was directly below him in control.
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Multimedia - Photo Galleries | New London and southeastern Connecticut | The Day newspaper | www.theday.com

Multimedia - Photo Galleries | New London and southeastern Connecticut | The Day newspaper | www.theday.com

USS Minnesota arrives to new home port, Photo 7 of 7

Wharf Rat was on the boat last week for a 48 hour underway.
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In testing phase, new carrier plagued by problems - News - Stripes

In testing phase, new carrier plagued by problems - News - Stripes

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Emotions run deep for military's mortuary workers - U.S. - Stripes

Emotions run deep for military's mortuary workers - U.S. - Stripes
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