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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Friday, June 15, 2012

US, South Korean and Japanese Naval Exercises Announced | Navy & Maritime Security News at DefenceTalk

US, South Korean and Japanese Naval Exercises Announced | Navy & Maritime Security News at DefenceTalk
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Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group to Deploy

Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group to Deploy
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B-17 and B-25 in the Arizona desert - spectacular!
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Thursday, June 14, 2012

Patrol Frigate Concepts from Huntington Ingalls Industries Gain Traction Internationally | Defense Media Network

Patrol Frigate Concepts from Huntington Ingalls Industries Gain Traction Internationally | Defense Media Network

Wharf Rat supports this...........
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Boeing: Construction of tanker to start in fall - Air Force News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Air Force Times

Boeing: Construction of tanker to start in fall - Air Force News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Air Force Times
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100-year-old Battleship Texas springs leak - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

100-year-old Battleship Texas springs leak - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
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Monday, June 11, 2012

Dance-Off: Sail away Friday - Minneapolis News and Weather KMSP FOX 9#.T9KheXT3Fs4.facebook

Dance-Off: Sail away Friday - Minneapolis News and Weather KMSP FOX 9#.T9KheXT3Fs4.facebook

Look at some USS MINNESOTA Sailors......................
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Thursday, June 7, 2012

Shipbuilder to turn over newest LCS to Navy - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Shipbuilder to turn over newest LCS to Navy - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Austere Landscape: Militaries Struggle |To Protect Capabilities, Rethink Strategies

Austere Landscape: Militaries Struggle |To Protect Capabilities, Rethink Strategies

Very significant article in light of today's deficits...........
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Lawmaker: Miami repair estimated at $400M - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Lawmaker: Miami repair estimated at $400M - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Navy marks Battle of Midway’s 70th anniversary - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Navy marks Battle of Midway’s 70th anniversary - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Hand salute to those lost......we have the watch...........
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Sunday, June 3, 2012

70th Anniversary of The Battle of Midway Commemoration held aboard USS Midway Museum

70th Anniversary of The Battle of Midway Commemoration held aboard USS Midway Museum
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Saturday, June 2, 2012

Attack submarine Mississippi commissioned - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Attack submarine Mississippi commissioned - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Next - its MINNESOTA
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Friday, June 1, 2012

Navy Awards LHA 7 Construction Contract

Navy Awards LHA 7 Construction Contract
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Keeping frigates running no easy feat for crews - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Keeping frigates running no easy feat for crews - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
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Monday, May 28, 2012

US commandos parachuted into North Korea: report | Army & Land Forces News at DefenceTalk

US commandos parachuted into North Korea: report | Army & Land Forces News at DefenceTalk

Why is this guy shooting his mouth off???

We'll never be able to do this again!
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Staten Island Pearl Harbor Survivor Visits Fleet Week

Staten Island Pearl Harbor Survivor Visits Fleet Week
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PCU Mississippi Arrives in Pascagoula

PCU Mississippi Arrives in Pascagoula
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Veterans Give Romney Big Lead Over Obama

Veterans Give Romney Big Lead Over Obama
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Sunday, May 27, 2012

Plane ride comes to jarring end - Local/State - NewsObserver.com

Plane ride comes to jarring end - Local/State - NewsObserver.com
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