Syrian helicopter gunships strafe Aleppo rebels | Army & Land Forces News at DefenceTalk
This is not good - Assad has to be overturned. Where are the good guys when you need them?
'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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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
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CDR Salamander: LCS: It Never Fails to Fail
CDR Salamander: LCS: It Never Fails to Fail: For the Little Crappy Ship and its sub-optimal construct; it's the easiest thing to do. We've been discussing Chris Cavas's articles on LC...
Sailor dies from injuries after IED blast - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Sailor dies from injuries after IED blast - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Michael Brodsky participates in a training exercises for dog handlers.
Rest is peace - we have the watch. Prayers for your family, may they know the peace of the Lord.
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Michael Brodsky participates in a training exercises for dog handlers.
Rest is peace - we have the watch. Prayers for your family, may they know the peace of the Lord.
Monday, July 23, 2012
An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the "Storms" of Marine Tiltrotor Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, departs from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). This is Truman's first Osprey launch and recovery. Truman is currently underway conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mick DiMestico/Released)
Cassidian’s Passive Radar Detects Stealth Aircraft | Defense Technology News at DefenceTalk
Cassidian’s Passive Radar Detects Stealth Aircraft | Defense Technology News at DefenceTalk

Question - are they going to keep this out of those countries opposed to the US?
Now that this is out, you know our enemies are going to try and steal it.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Practice Shows in Pensacola - Nice!
U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rachel McMarr
Saturday, July 21, 2012
From Information Dissemination - RIMPAC Order of Battle
Thursday, July 19, 2012
RIMPAC 2012 Order of Battle
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| PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2012) An Air Force A-10 Warthog assigned to Air Force 47th Attack Squadron, flies past the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during training as part of exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, the world's largest international maritime exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Jonathan A. Colon/Released) |
HMAS Darwin (FFG 04)
HMAS Perth (FFH 157)
HMAS Farncomb (SSG 74)
Autonomous underwater vehicle
Explosive ordnance disposal detachment
Mine countermeasures detachment
S-70B-2 Seahawk
AP-3C Orion
E7A
Infantry company
Canada
HMCS Algonquin (DDG 283)
HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341)
HMCS Victoria (SSK 876)
HMCS Yellowknife (MM 706)
HMCS Saskatoon (MM 709)
HMCS Brandon (MM 710)
Fleet diving unit (EOD & MIW)
CP-140 Aurora
CF-18 Hornet
Sikorsky S-61
CH-124A Sea King
KC-150T Polaris
KC-130T Hercules
Infantry company
Chile
CS Almirante Lynch (FF-07)
HH-65 Dolphin
Mine warfare dive team
Columbia
Commander, Combined Task Force/component staff contribution
India
Commander, Combined Task Force/component staff contribution
Indonesia
Infantry platoon
France
FS Prairial (F 731)
Japan
JS Myoko (DDG-175)
JS Shirane (DDH-143)
JS Bungo (MST-464)
SH-60J Seahawk
P-3C Orion
Mexico
ARM Usumacinta (A-412)
Mi-17 Hip
Infantry platoon
Malaysia
Infantry platoon
Norway
Commander, Combined Task Force/component staff contribution
Netherlands
Fleet diving unit
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| PACIFIC OCEAN (July 11, 2012) Ships from a variety of nations steam together during exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC). Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC the world's largest international maritime exercise, (New Zealand Defence Force Photo by: LAC Amanda McErlich, Photographer, Defence Communications Group. RELEASED) |
New Zealand
HMNZS Endeavour (A11)
HMNZS Te Kaha (F77)
Mine countermeasure team
Autonomous underwater vehicle
Operational diving team
SH-2G Super Seasprite
P-3K Orion
Infantry platoon
Philippines
Commander, Combined Task Force/component staff contribution
Peru
Commander, Combined Task Force/component staff contribution
South Korea
ROKS Nae Dyong (SS 069)
ROKS Yulgok Yi-I (DDG 992)
ROKS Choi Young (DDH 981)
Super Lynx Mk.99
P-3C Orion
Infantry platoon
Russia
RFS Admiral Panteleyev (BPK 548)
RFS Fotiy Krylov
RSF Boris Butoma
Singapore
RSS Formidable (68)
S-70B Seahawk
United Kingdom
Commander, Combined Task Force/component staff contribution
Tonga
Infantry platoon
Thailand
Commander, Combined Task Force/component staff contribution
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| PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2012) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) launches a Standard Missile (SM 2) during a missile exercise. Paul Hamilton is participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3 in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released) |
United States
USS Charlotte (SSN 776)
USS Cheyenne (SSN 773)
USS North Carolina (SSN 777)
USS Nimitz (CVN 68) *
USS Essex (LHD 2)
USS Lake Erie (CG 70)
USS Princeton (CG 59) *
USS Chosin (CG 65)
USS Chafee (DDG 90) *
USS Port Royal (CG 73)
USS Chung Hoon (DDG 93) *
USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60)
USS Crommelin (FFG 37)
USS Gary (FFG 51)
USS Reuben James (FFG 57)
USS Stockdale (DDG 106)
USS Higgins (DDG 76)
USNS Yukon (TAO 202)
USNS Henry J. Kaiser (TAO 187) *
USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9)
USNS Salvor (T-ARS 52)
USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750)
Unmanned underwater vehicle
Explosive ordnance disposal unit
MH-60R Seahawk *
MH-60B Seahawk
MH-60S Seahawk *
MH-53 Pave Low
F/A-18/C/E/F Hornet *
E-2C Hawkeye *
EA-6B Prowler
C-2A Greyhound
P-8A Poseidon
P-3/C Orion
CH-53E Super Stallion
Command, ground and logistic combat elements
F/A-18D Hornet
AH-1W Super Cobra
UH-1Y Venom
KC-130 Hercules
C-17 Globemaster III
B-52 Stratofortress
KC-135R Stratotanker
E-3B/C Sentry
A-10 Thunderbolt II
F-16 Fighting Falcon
F-15C Eagle
HH-60G Pave Hawk
Boeing KC-707
The * denotes a US Navy Vessel or aircraft participating in the Secretary of the Navy's Green Pride Parade.
Posted by Galrahn at 12:00 AM
Labels: RIMPAC 2012
Friday, July 20, 2012
F-8 Pilot falls 15,000 feet, and Lives!
CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday: Some days - fullbore is just staying alive. It doesn't happen by accident; it takes you knowing your equipment, your procedures - and most ...
Sunday, July 15, 2012
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