USS MINNESOTA Logo Unveiling
See the finest logo/crest in the US Navy!
'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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Thursday, December 29, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
Most Incredible Christmas Light Show Yet! : Video Clips From The Coolest One
Most Incredible Christmas Light Show Yet! : Video Clips From The Coolest One
Thanks for visiting the Wharf Rat's home this year. Almost 25,000 views since March!
Read Luke 2 from the bible and you will all know what Christmas is really all about.
Merry Christmas to all!
Thanks for visiting the Wharf Rat's home this year. Almost 25,000 views since March!
Read Luke 2 from the bible and you will all know what Christmas is really all about.
Merry Christmas to all!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
The Scoop Deck – A Christmas tale, submarine-version
The Scoop Deck – A Christmas tale, submarine-version
A great video, and guys from PCU MINNESOTA made it in from the metrodome and the Vikings game.
A great video, and guys from PCU MINNESOTA made it in from the metrodome and the Vikings game.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
USS John C. Stennis Launches Navy's Final Air Mission Over Iraq
USS John C. Stennis Launches Navy's Final Air Mission Over Iraq
Making history...................thank you naval aviation
Making history...................thank you naval aviation
Sunday, December 18, 2011
The Official Ships Crest of the Fast Attack Submarine MINNESOTA
- Maroon and Gold represent the University of Minnesota
- Blue in the anchor links represent the color in the Minnesota state flag
- The 3 stars in the anchor links represent the three ships named MINNESOTA
- The star in the helmet represents the North Star
- The blue in the background in the state represents the lakes of Minnnesota
- The Latin states 'From the North Star, Power' (or Strength)
- The Walleye in the bow represents the state fish of Minnesota
- The Viking represents the Scandinavian heritage of Minnesota, as well as a seafaring lineage
- SSN 783 means 'Ship, Submersible, Nuclear' - hull number 783
Monday, December 12, 2011
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
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
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
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