'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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Monday, January 20, 2014
Hagels Navy
Hagels Navy
Uh...........the article is solid, but this is the marching orders of the Obama Administration - make no mistake about it.
They grow dependency..............and cut protection (defense).
Gotta love the modern welfare state....................it's not sustainable.
Uh...........the article is solid, but this is the marching orders of the Obama Administration - make no mistake about it.
They grow dependency..............and cut protection (defense).
Gotta love the modern welfare state....................it's not sustainable.
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Navy, Pentagon battle over LCS future
The Future of LCS - A Good Read
Wharf Rat has endorsed a new frigate for years - I'd take these ships AND a frigate, but not these ships on their own.
Wharf Rat has endorsed a new frigate for years - I'd take these ships AND a frigate, but not these ships on their own.
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