'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, June 19, 2014
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
USS Peleliu Departs San Diego for Western Pacific Deployment | Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet
USS Peleliu Departs San Diego for Western Pacific Deployment | Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet

Probably her last deployment. Soon an end of an era as the last Tarawa class in the fleet.
She has served her country well.
Saturday, June 14, 2014
CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday
CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday: I typed out a rather grumpy screed about what is happening in IRQ, AFG, and generally - again - the mess the Democrats have done to the succ...
Wharf Rat had to do something here - tough to see what's happening in Iraq
Wharf Rat had to do something here - tough to see what's happening in Iraq
Monday, June 9, 2014
In era of tight budgets, how many aircraft carriers are enough? - News - Stripes
In era of tight budgets, how many aircraft carriers are enough? - News - Stripes
They always attack the carriers.............and they're always wrong
They always attack the carriers.............and they're always wrong
Navy opposes USS Oklahoma exhumations to identify remains - Stripes
Navy opposes USS Oklahoma exhumations to identify remains - Stripes

Wharf Rat goes on record as saying - let the crew rest is peace
Wharf Rat goes on record as saying - let the crew rest is peace
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Monday, May 19, 2014
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Sunday, May 11, 2014
CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday
CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday: If you were 18 when the war started, the arch of your life to that point had roughly been: - Born in the optimism after WWI, right in the...
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
CDR Salamander: Best Defense of the A-10 This Year
CDR Salamander: Best Defense of the A-10 This Year: As part of our antitransformationalist canon, one thing we have discussed here on a regular basis since the F-35 came in to being was this...
Friday, April 25, 2014
CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday
CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday: Circumstances display character. Character comes often from places least expected - unless of course you know the best of military spouses...
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Monday, April 21, 2014
CDR Salamander: Because after awhile, people tire of being made th...
CDR Salamander: Because after awhile, people tire of being made th...: The hard questions often have the most simple answers. Why do people laugh and grin at our press conferences? Why are senior leadershi...
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