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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Sunday, December 11, 2011

US navy still eclipses China’s expanded force | Navy News at DefenseTalk

US navy still eclipses China’s expanded force Navy News at DefenseTalk

Can you name the six west coast carriers referenced in the article?

Nimitz CVN 68
Vinson CVN 70
Lincoln CVN 72Washington CVN 73
Stennis CVN 74Reagan CVN 76

What's based on the east coast?

Enterprise CVN 65
Eisenhauer CVN 69
Roosevelt CVN 71
Truman CVN 75
Bush CVN 77

Third Type 45 Destroyer Ready for Operations | Navy News at DefenseTalk

Third Type 45 Destroyer Ready for Operations Navy News at DefenseTalk

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

An honored day, with honorable men - Remember Pearl Harbor, and remember these men

Pearl Harbor survivors observe the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Concert Band of the West perform at the Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center during Kama'aina and military appreciation day.
PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 4, 2011) Pearl Harbor survivors observe the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Concert Band of the West perform at the Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center during Kama'aina and military appreciation day. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the 1941 attacks on Pearl Harbor in which more than 2,400 people died. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released) 

Friday, December 2, 2011

The son of Electrician's Mate (Nuclear) 1st Class Randall White, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), waves to his father's ship.


A sister ship to PCU MInnesota SSN 783

The Virginia-class submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for their first operational deployment to the western Pacific region.
 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Dec. 1, 2011) The Virginia-class submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for their first operational deployment to the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge/Released)

2 More 'Physiological Incidents' Related to F-22 - Defense News

2 More 'Physiological Incidents' Related to F-22 - Defense News


very worrisome

Vinson deploys again after 5 months at home - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Vinson deploys again after 5 months at home - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Medal of Honor recipient retired Capt. Thomas Hudner salutes while taps is played.
WASHINGTON (Dec. 1. 2011) Medal of Honor recipient retired Capt. Thomas Hudner salutes while taps is played during the Centennial of Naval Aviation wreath laying ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial in Washington D.C. Hudner received the medal of honor for his attempted rescue of Ens. Jesse Brown during the Korean War. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mikelle D. Smith/Released)

USS Carl Vinson Strike Group Departs for Deployment

USS Carl Vinson Strike Group Departs for Deployment

Georgetown Students Discover China’s Nuclear Arsenal Could Be Larger than Previously Estimated

Georgetown Students Discover China’s Nuclear Arsenal Could Be Larger than Previously Estimated