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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
'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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Sunday, December 11, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
An honored day, with honorable men - Remember Pearl Harbor, and remember these men
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)
Monday, December 5, 2011
Lincoln, strike group to begin deployment - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Lincoln, strike group to begin deployment - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
First the west coast USS VINSON, then the west coast USS Abraham Lincoln
First the west coast USS VINSON, then the west coast USS Abraham Lincoln
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Family recalls sailor who died at Pearl Harbor - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Family recalls sailor who died at Pearl Harbor - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
A great article to read on the eve of the 70th anniversary of December 7, 1941
A great article to read on the eve of the 70th anniversary of December 7, 1941
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
A sister ship to PCU MInnesota SSN 783
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)
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)
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Ex-pilots shoot down timeline of Navy - Washington Times
Ex-pilots shoot down timeline of Navy - Washington Times
I'm proud to post this article..................even I didn't catch that they didn't do enough to honor those that made Naval Aviation what it is.
Hoorah - bird farms!
I'm proud to post this article..................even I didn't catch that they didn't do enough to honor those that made Naval Aviation what it is.
Hoorah - bird farms!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
U.S., Swedish air forces conduct squadron exchange program | Air Force News at DefenseTalk
U.S., Swedish air forces conduct squadron exchange program Air Force News at DefenseTalk
Even though this is mainly a blog about US Navy issues, we support the efforts of the United States Air Force.
Even though this is mainly a blog about US Navy issues, we support the efforts of the United States Air Force.
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