'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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JPAC lab moves to ID sailors from USS Oklahoma - U.S. - Stripes
JPAC lab moves to ID sailors from USS Oklahoma - U.S. - Stripes
A good read - but I'm torn. The punch bowl is a good resting place............
A good read - but I'm torn. The punch bowl is a good resting place............
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Gone to soon
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KITTERY, Maine (March 28, 2014) Cmdr. Rolf Spelker, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Miami (SSN 755), passes the word that the ship is ready for decommissioning to Rear Adm. Ken Perry, commander of Submarine Group 2, during a decommissioning ceremony in the auditorium of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason J. Perry/Released)
KITTERY, Maine (March 28, 2014) Cmdr. Rolf Spelker, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Miami (SSN 755), passes the word that the ship is ready for decommissioning to Rear Adm. Ken Perry, commander of Submarine Group 2, during a decommissioning ceremony in the auditorium of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason J. Perry/Released)
CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday
CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday: In port. Just another watch on the pier. Tic. Toc. Yawn. It's 23:20. Watch is almost over. Thing is, there is no such thing as a...
Rest in Peace Shipmate - We have the Watch
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
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