'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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Soviet Tanks As Far As The Eye Can See | Defense Tech#comment-386782#comment-386782
Soviet Tanks As Far As The Eye Can See | Defense Tech#comment-386782#comment-386782
This you need to see......................
This you need to see......................

Monday, July 15, 2013
CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday
CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday: Part of the unwritten pact those who serve understand is they trust that they will not be left behind, they will not be forgotten. The l...
CDR Salamander: Logo Contest at History and Heritage Command
CDR Salamander: Logo Contest at History and Heritage Command: Hey, people often wish they had a chance to shape the Navy's image. Are you one of those folks? Well, here's a chance . How wou...
Please get the word out.........
Please get the word out.........
CDR Salamander: Logo Contest at History and Heritage Command
CDR Salamander: Logo Contest at History and Heritage Command: Hey, people often wish they had a chance to shape the Navy's image. Are you one of those folks? Well, here's a chance . How wou...
Please get the word out.........
Please get the word out.........
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Who Really Completed the first 25 missions? Europe theater
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Two of the three Japanese ships are shown to the media on Monday, landing ship tank Shimokita, left, and helicopter destroyer Hyuga, right. — Jeffrey S Brown

The Japanese Defence Forces here in Joint Execersizes (San Diego)
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Final mission for VMA-513's Flying Nightmares

Marine Attack Squadron 513 flies over the Wake Islands in December, 2012.
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Thursday, June 6, 2013
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Tuesday, June 4, 2013

More than 200 Sailors and Marines attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial to commemorate the 71st anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway was the turning point in the Pacific theater of World War II and set the stage for the United States victory over Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina K Morrissette (Released) 130604-N-WE887-001
Monday, June 3, 2013
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