Iran’s navy begins drill at Strait of Hormuz - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Yawn................
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
Merry Christmas to all from the Wharf Rat. Thanks for visiting this blog from time to time and setting up on the front porch.
Merry Christmas to all from the Wharf Rat. Thanks for visiting this blog from time to time and setting up on the front porch.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
The new, official Ships Crest of the Fast Attack Submarine MINNESOTA
- The three stars in the anchor chains represent the three ships named MINNESOTA
- The blue in the anchor chains represent the blue from the state flag of Minnesota
- The maroon and gold represent the University of Minnesota
- The Walleye in the bow represents the state fish of Minnesota
- The motto states 'From the North Star, Power'
- The blue in the background represents the lakes of Minnesota
- The Viking represents our states northern Europe heritage and a seafaring people
- The star in the helmut represents the North Star
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?
Vinson CVN 70
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 72
Washington CVN 73Stennis CVN 74
Reagan CVN 76What's based on the east coast?
Enterprise CVN 65
Eisenhauer CVN 69
Roosevelt CVN 71
Truman CVN 75
Bush CVN 77
Third Type 45 Destroyer Ready for Operations | Navy News at DefenseTalk
Third Type 45 Destroyer Ready for Operations Navy News at DefenseTalk
The Brit's making history right now!
The Brit's making history right now!
Monday, December 5, 2011
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
Friday, December 2, 2011
WASHINGTON (Dec. 1. 2011) Medal of Honor recipient retired Capt. Thomas Hudner salutes while taps is played during the Centennial of Naval Aviation wreath laying ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial in Washington D.C. Hudner received the medal of honor for his attempted rescue of Ens. Jesse Brown during the Korean War. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mikelle D. Smith/Released)
Monday, November 28, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Navy Ships On Hand to Kick-off of War of 1812 Commemoration
Navy Ships On Hand to Kick-off of War of 1812 Commemoration
Celebrating great US Navy history in Baltimore - that's what this web page is all about.
If you're in that part of the country, go get a tour of these US Navy warships.
Celebrating great US Navy history in Baltimore - that's what this web page is all about.
If you're in that part of the country, go get a tour of these US Navy warships.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Blue Angels close season with Pensacola show - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Blue Angels close season with Pensacola show - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
This is a great article, showing the enthusiasm of those that fly those warbirds......
This is a great article, showing the enthusiasm of those that fly those warbirds......
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Navy, Corps buying decommissioned U.K. Harriers - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Navy, Corps buying decommissioned U.K. Harriers - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
This is a great plan. And of course - it shows that these aircraft are not worn out, just that GB is spending too much on domestic welfare programs like every other country and not in defending itself!
This is a great plan. And of course - it shows that these aircraft are not worn out, just that GB is spending too much on domestic welfare programs like every other country and not in defending itself!
Friday, November 11, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Saturday, November 5, 2011
WWII Museum website wants tributes to veterans - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
WWII Museum website wants tributes to veterans - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Get those stories in there! They made history, which is what this web page is designed to do.
Get those stories in there! They made history, which is what this web page is designed to do.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Missing Submarine K XVI Found After 70 Years | Navy News at DefenseTalk
Missing Submarine K XVI Found After 70 Years Navy News at DefenseTalk
Allies who gave their lives in the cause of freedom................
Allies who gave their lives in the cause of freedom................
Friday, October 28, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Most powerful U.S. nuclear bomb dismantled - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Most powerful U.S. nuclear bomb dismantled - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Now this made history.......................think about the employee's who built this thing to keep us safe during the height of the cold war. These employee's made history, keeping us safe for over 50 years.
Now this made history.......................think about the employee's who built this thing to keep us safe during the height of the cold war. These employee's made history, keeping us safe for over 50 years.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
http://cdrsalamander.blogspot.com/2011/10/pom-bomb.html
http://cdrsalamander.blogspot.com/2011/10/pom-bomb.html
When you consider all that happy talk as Admiral Roughead was going out the door about making sure ships can make it 30, 35, 50, 75 years - this data point should provide the real Roughead legacy, in a fashion.
Via a forwarded email, Names removed to protect pretty much everyone involved. In part;
Monday, October 17, 2011
The POM Bomb
When you consider all that happy talk as Admiral Roughead was going out the door about making sure ships can make it 30, 35, 50, 75 years - this data point should provide the real Roughead legacy, in a fashion.
Via a forwarded email, Names removed to protect pretty much everyone involved. In part;
Based upon the ALT POM changes- the Department plans to inactivate the ships below:+/- a year or two, this is where we are:
CG (FY 13): 60, 68, 69, 71
CG (FY 14): 59, 63, 64, 65, 66
LSD (FY 14): 41, 43, 46
While there may be some further discussion with the CGs with respect to which ones in which year- these are the hull numbers (and OPNAV concurred).
Per 10 USC 2244A, any modernization (except safety modifications or modifications costing less than $100K) is not allowed within 5 years of retirement/disposal. NAVSEA (any SYSCOM) should not provide FY 12 (or remaining FY 11) procurement funds to any of the above platforms (except safety modifications). If funds are already spent on these platforms, that is okay given that these are recent changes. The key is to ensure no new money is being spent.
- USS CAPE ST. GEORGE (CG-71) was commissioned in 1993. In FY13 she will be, yes Liberal Arts math here - 20 years old.
- USS PRINCETON (CG-59), commissioned in 1989 in FY14 will be 25 years old.
- USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41) commissioned in 1985 will in FY14 be 29 years old;
PCU Minnesota Sailors Conduct Second Namesake Visit
PCU Minnesota Sailors Conduct Second Namesake Visit
The Wharf Rat was responsible for the schedule of this trip - and let me tell you, the COB was hilarious!
Wonder if he's that funny on the boat? hmm?!
The Wharf Rat was responsible for the schedule of this trip - and let me tell you, the COB was hilarious!
Wonder if he's that funny on the boat? hmm?!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
PCU Minnesota & Chad Greenway
the wharf rat was out of the picture, but I was there - hosted by the MN Subvets
Monday, October 10, 2011
PCU Minnesota SSN 783's Videos
Get the word out - anyone with a Minnesota connection can participate!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
From our New Chief of Naval Operations - this is great stuff!
Tenets
The key considerations we should apply to every decision
Warfighting First: Be ready to fight and win today, while building the ability to win tomorrow
Operate Forward: Provide offshore options to deter, influence and win in an era of uncertainty
Be Ready: Harness the teamwork, talent and imagination of our diverse force to be ready to fight and responsibly employ our resources
Guiding Principles
The starting point for developing and executing our plans
The key considerations we should apply to every decision
Warfighting First: Be ready to fight and win today, while building the ability to win tomorrow
Operate Forward: Provide offshore options to deter, influence and win in an era of uncertainty
Be Ready: Harness the teamwork, talent and imagination of our diverse force to be ready to fight and responsibly employ our resources
Guiding Principles
The starting point for developing and executing our plans
- Our primary mission is warfighting. All our efforts to improve capabilities, develop people, and structure our organizations should be grounded in this fundamental responsibility.
- People are the Navy’s foundation. We have a professional and moral obligation to uphold a covenant with Sailors, Civilians and their families * to ably lead, equip, train and motivate.
- Our approach should be Joint and combined when possible. However, we own the sea, and must also be able to operate independently when necessary.
- Our primary Joint partner is the U.S. Marine Corps. We must continue to evolve how we will operate and fight as expeditionary warfare partners.
- At sea and ashore, we must be ready to part with Navy roles, programs and traditions if they are not integral to our future vision or a core element of our mission.
- We must ensure today’s force is ready for its assigned missions.
- Maintaining ships and aircraft to their expected service lives is an essential contribution to fleet capacity.
- Our Navy Ethos defines us and describes the standard for character and behavior.
- We must clearly and directly communicate our intent and expectations both within and outside the Navy.
- I believe in the “Charge of Command.” We will train and empower our leaders with authorities commensurate with their responsibilities.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
GREEN BAY, Wis. (Sept. 28, 2011) The littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Fort Worth (LCS 3) transits through the Menekaunee Bridge in Green Bay, Wis. Fort Worth is undergoing builder's trials at the Marinette Marine Corporation Shipyard before delivery to the U.S. Navy in 2012. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Marinette Marine Corporation/Released)
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Bath awarded option for 3rd destroyer - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Bath awarded option for 3rd destroyer - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Bath does a great job building destroyers.................this is a yard we need to keep going.
Too much skill in the workforce to risk it
Bath does a great job building destroyers.................this is a yard we need to keep going.
Too much skill in the workforce to risk it
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Navy prepares destroyers for 35-year lives - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Navy prepares destroyers for 35-year lives - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
This is a great story about good things happening in our Navy.
This is a great story about good things happening in our Navy.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Va. Shipyard Humming, But Uncertainty Looms - Defense News
Va. Shipyard Humming, But Uncertainty Looms - Defense News
A great story about US Navy shipbuilding......and of course mentioning my own PCU MINNESOTA
A great story about US Navy shipbuilding......and of course mentioning my own PCU MINNESOTA
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Never Forget
MURMANSK, Russia (Sept. 3, 2011) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) place flowers at the graves of American merchant mariners who died supporting the Polar Convoys. The convoys were a series of cargo routes from the United Kingdom and North America delivering vital supplies to the Soviet Union during World War II. Carr is on a three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeff Troutman/Released)
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Click into the future
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Sept. 2, 2011) The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS-2) is moored in St. Petersburg during a labor day weekend port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Matthew Comer/Released)
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Making History
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 22, 2011) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 embarked aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transfers an AV-8B Harrier engine from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) to Bataan. This was the first time this type of lift has been conducted at sea by and MV-22B. Bataan is the command ship of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 3rd Class James Turner/Released)
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
TACPs recall 13-hour battle that saved dozens - Air Force News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Air Force Times
TACPs recall 13-hour battle that saved dozens - Air Force News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Air Force Times
This is a GREAT story - please share it to anyone...................
This is a GREAT story - please share it to anyone...................
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Navy Takes Early Delivery of PCU California | Navy News at DefenseTalk
Navy Takes Early Delivery of PCU California Navy News at DefenseTalk
Then MISSISSIPPI.....................then MINNESOTA SSN 783
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Unprecedented tragedy devastates NSW community - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Unprecedented tragedy devastates NSW community - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Rest in peace Seal Team 6
Good and faithful servants..................
Rest in peace Seal Team 6
Good and faithful servants..................
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Sunday, July 31, 2011
China tells US to halt spy plane flights | Defense & Security News at DefenseTalk
China tells US to halt spy plane flights Defense & Security News at DefenseTalk
And we're supposed to listen to commies?
You can guess what I'm thinking...............
And we're supposed to listen to commies?
You can guess what I'm thinking...............
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Pearl Harbor skull may belong to Japanese pilot - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Pearl Harbor skull may belong to Japanese pilot - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Wow......history from WWII and we get to experience it. What a find.
Wow......history from WWII and we get to experience it. What a find.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Iraq in Talks To Buy U.S. Fighter Jets: Report - Defense News
Iraq in Talks To Buy U.S. Fighter Jets: Report - Defense News
a great strategic decision ...............another way to irritate the Iranians.
a great strategic decision ...............another way to irritate the Iranians.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Friday, July 8, 2011
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Independence Day July 4, 1776 - one of THE great days in American History!
'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that... they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.'
'We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. — And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.
'We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. — And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
AFRICOM: AF, Navy still flying Libya missions - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
AFRICOM: AF, Navy still flying Libya missions - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
I'm guessing that the Obama administration isn't real pleased w/this report. Don't get me wrong, I'm okay with the US Military participation. But don't lie to me and tell me they're not there.
Additionally, don't play the stupid limited warfare game. Bring a US Navy supercarrier to the fight and finish this off. USS Entprise CVN 65 is close by.
Wharf Rat
I'm guessing that the Obama administration isn't real pleased w/this report. Don't get me wrong, I'm okay with the US Military participation. But don't lie to me and tell me they're not there.
Additionally, don't play the stupid limited warfare game. Bring a US Navy supercarrier to the fight and finish this off. USS Entprise CVN 65 is close by.
Wharf Rat
Monday, June 27, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
USS George H W Bush CVN 77 on station, USS Enterprise CVN 65 Relieved
RED SEA (June 21, 2011) The Navy's oldest aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise (CVN 65), right, passes the Navy's newest aircraft carrier, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), during a transit of the Strait of Bab el Mandeb. George H.W. Bush arrives in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to take over operations for Enterprise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brooks B. Patton Jr./Released)
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
2Nd Test Flight of X-51 Aircraft Ends in Crash
2Nd Test Flight of X-51 Aircraft Ends in Crash: "EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) The Air Force says the second test of a hypersonic experimental aircraft ended in a crash off the Southern California coast earlier this week. The Los Angeles Times reports Friday that a video shows"
Friday, June 17, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
NORFOLK (June 13, 2011) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) passes Naval Station Norfolk as it begins sea trials. Dwight D. Eisenhower recently completed a nine-month planned incremental availability at Norfolk Naval Ship Yard and is resuming scheduled underway operations this summer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shonna L. Cunningham/Released)
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Welcome to the Fleet! USS William P Lawrence DDG 110
MOBILE, Ala. (June 4, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawerence (DDG 110) man the rails and bring the ship to life during the ship's commissioning ceremony. The new destroyer honors the late Vice Adm. William P. Lawrence, a naval aviator who served as a test pilot and endured 6 years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. Lawrence went on to serve as the superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy and Chief of Naval Personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Mark C. Jones/Released)
Monday, June 6, 2011
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This is a story on naming warships - politically correct names........
This is a story on naming warships - politically correct names........
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Editorial Note - The Wharf Rat knew this was a Nimitz class carrier, but wonders why a Ford class artist rendoring wasn't used.
I’m thinkin’ that’s Lincoln
A photo illustration released by the Navy over the weekend // Navy
An eagle-eyed reader named “Mike” wrote us over the weekend to make an interesting point about the Navy’s photo illustration released the day the Navy announced that the second Gerald R. Ford-class carrier will be named in honor of John F. Kennedy. His point? That ain’t no Ford.
“There’s plenty of renderings of the Ford Class available for use, and with the differences between classes you might as well be showing a picture of the Forrestal.”
Right you are. The carrier below JFK’s head is actually the Abraham Lincoln. The image was shot March 2 as the ship made its way across the Pacific near the end of its most-recent deployment. You can see the photo in its natural habitat here.Ford and its follow-ons will look more like this.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Asia Times Online :: South Asia news, business and economy from India and Pakistan
Asia Times Online :: South Asia news, business and economy from India and Pakistan
The reporter who wrote this was just killed.........................
The reporter who wrote this was just killed.........................
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Memorial Day - Remember Hero's far and near, history and current.
Pentago Memorial looking back at US Air Force Memorial - I took this on 5/19/2011
From US Air Force Memorial, looking over to Arlington National Cememtary (my photo on 5/19/2011)
PCU Arlington - US Navy Photo
The battlefields of Yorktown
British trenches in foreground, American trenches across the field (my photo, 5/20/2011)
Moore House
Where Cornwallis surrendered to Washington, effectively ending the Revolutionary War
This is where our great grand experiment of Democracy began
Much sacrifice has been required since then (my photo, 5/20/2011)
Commissioning Day CVN 77 (my photo)
From the Chapel at the American Cemetary in Normandy (my photo)
Missing Man Formation, US Air Force Memorial (my photo, 5/19/2011)
Murderers Row Ulthiti (US Navy Photo)
CVN 65 left, CVN77 right
Oldest and Newest Carriers - now serving in the 5th and 6th Fleets
USS Bataan LHD 5 is LHD on the left (US Navy Photo)
Inscription of US Army Air Corps Sergeant (my photo 5/19/2011)
Point Du Hoc - Normandy, France (my photo)
US Navy Blue Angels - Representing the best of the best (US Navy Photo)
USS Minnesota BB 22 - high speed run, builders trials (US Navy Photo)
US Navy Drill Team (US Navy Photo)
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Blue Angels cancel academy graduation flyover - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Blue Angels cancel academy graduation flyover - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Well, at least the Pukin' Dogs will be there!!..........::)))
Well, at least the Pukin' Dogs will be there!!..........::)))
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
The Sound of Freedom - the Blue's make history come alive each and every day.
(May 6, 2011) The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, perform at the 2011 N'awlins Airshow at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Belle Chasse during New Orleans Navy Week, one of 21 Navy Weeks planned across America in 2011. Navy Weeks are designed to show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase awareness in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark O'Donald/Released)
Welcome Home!
NORFOLK (May 16, 2011) Sailors man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) returns to Naval Station Norfolk after completing a nine-month deployment. Kearsarge was the command ship of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and supported maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Martie/Released)
Monday, May 16, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
National Naval Aviation Museum - New & Events
National Naval Aviation Museum - New & Events
Schedules for Art Exhibitions Released
From the museum's earliest days, aviation art has been a featured complement to the acclaimed aircraft collection, bringing to life on canvas and in vivid colors the historic people, places, ships, and aircraft in naval aviation history. During 2011-2012, two exibitions continue this tradition. The first takes place in May 2011 with a show by members of the American Society of Aviation Artists, who will be holding their annual meeting at the museum during celebrations for the Centennial of Naval Aviation.
A popular event for many years, the museum's biannual Naval Aviation Art Contest will take place in May 2012. Those wishing to submit works of art for judging should contact Ms. Robbie Musgrove at 850-452-3604, ext. 3119 or robbie.musgrove@navy.mil. Winning entries will be displayed at the museum from May 2012 through April 2013
Schedules for Art Exhibitions Released
From the museum's earliest days, aviation art has been a featured complement to the acclaimed aircraft collection, bringing to life on canvas and in vivid colors the historic people, places, ships, and aircraft in naval aviation history. During 2011-2012, two exibitions continue this tradition. The first takes place in May 2011 with a show by members of the American Society of Aviation Artists, who will be holding their annual meeting at the museum during celebrations for the Centennial of Naval Aviation.
A popular event for many years, the museum's biannual Naval Aviation Art Contest will take place in May 2012. Those wishing to submit works of art for judging should contact Ms. Robbie Musgrove at 850-452-3604, ext. 3119 or robbie.musgrove@navy.mil. Winning entries will be displayed at the museum from May 2012 through April 2013
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Little Rock deals with post-tornado damage - Air Force News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Air Force Times
Little Rock deals with post-tornado damage - Air Force News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Air Force Times
A great story about our friends in the US Air Force....
A great story about our friends in the US Air Force....
Monday, May 9, 2011
BATH, Maine (May 7, 2011) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead, and his wife, Ellen, right, pose for a photo with Lt. Murphy's mother and ship's sponsor Maureen Murphy, during the christening ceremony of the Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) in Bath, Maine. (U.S. Navy photos Chief Mass Communication Specialist Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst/Released)
Sunday, May 8, 2011
For Immediate Release
The Navy League of the United States, Twin Cities Council announces the Keel Authentication Ceremony for the future
USS Minnesota SSN 783!
On Friday, May 20, 2011 at 12:00 noon the Keel Authentication Ceremony will take place at the Huntington Ingalls Industries shipyard in Newport News, VA www.huntingtoningalls.com.
- In July 2008, the United States Navy announced that our state would be honored by having a warship named ‘Minnesota.’ Not since 1922 have we had a US Navy warship named after our state.
- Officially known as Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Minnesota, the Virginia-class fast attack submarine will receive its ‘USS’ designator once commissioned (estimated in June 2013).
- The Keel Authentication Ceremony is a time-honored tradition that includes having the signature of the Ships Sponsor welded into the keel of this ship. The Sponsor then announces that ‘the keel is truly and fairly laid.’
- This ceremony marks the first in three major milestones of bringing PCU Minnesota to the fleet.
- PCU Minnesota is being built in the same shipyard as the previous two USS Minnesota’s, and just five miles from one of the most famous naval battles in history that prominently featured the first USS Minnesota in the Civil War (the famed ‘Minnesota’ connection we see in many news stories).
- Please visit the new website www.ussminnesotassn783.com (the commissioning committee website) for additional information.
- Attending the ceremony from the Twin Cities Council:
- Dave Hutton, USN Ret., President, Twin Cities Council, and Co-Chair of USS Minnesota Commissioning Committee (USMCC)
- Brian Skon, Vice President, Twin Cities Council, Vice Chair USMCC
- Mike Alteri, USN Ret., Board of Directors, Twin Cities Council and member USMCC
- Jim Sillman, USN Ret., member Navy League and USMCC
- Please contact President Dave Hutton (hutton@commandstrategies.com) or Vice President Brian Skon (bdskon@fedex.com) if you have additional questions
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Second Sub in 2011 Ordered By U.S. Navy - Defense News
Second Sub in 2011 Ordered By U.S. Navy - Defense News
It's been said that the key weapon system in our military will be the fast attack sub in the 21st century. This is a weapon system we need more of.
We need a balance in our Navy - LHD's, CVN's, DDG's, cruisers, SSN's, SSBN's, and SSGN's.
But our fast attack submarine force should be as large as the DDG force, now at about 60 copies.
We need to be as hidden under the sea as we need to be visible on the surface with the DDG's playing 'gunboat' diplomacy.
It's been said that the key weapon system in our military will be the fast attack sub in the 21st century. This is a weapon system we need more of.
We need a balance in our Navy - LHD's, CVN's, DDG's, cruisers, SSN's, SSBN's, and SSGN's.
But our fast attack submarine force should be as large as the DDG force, now at about 60 copies.
We need to be as hidden under the sea as we need to be visible on the surface with the DDG's playing 'gunboat' diplomacy.
Ex-Bush official: Don’t show bin Laden images - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Ex-Bush official: Don’t show bin Laden images - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
I don't know what to think...............there are benefits, there are drawbacks............what is more significant?
I don't know what to think...............there are benefits, there are drawbacks............what is more significant?
Virginia Beach can’t show its pride of SEALs - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Virginia Beach can’t show its pride of SEALs - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Sometimes it is just enough to know they're from your town.
BZ to the SEALS
Sometimes it is just enough to know they're from your town.
BZ to the SEALS
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
HMS Caroline may yet be saved - outstanding - this IS history!
http://www.military-times.co.uk/articles/hms-caroline-may-be-saved.htm
The last survivor of Jutland............great news!
The last survivor of Jutland............great news!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Gates Will Present President with Cost-cutting Options | Defense & Security News at DefenseTalk
Gates Will Present President with Cost-cutting Options Defense & Security News at DefenseTalk
This is all well and good, but what about the other cabinet members? Where are there cost cutting initiatives???
This is all well and good, but what about the other cabinet members? Where are there cost cutting initiatives???
Sunday, April 17, 2011
US service personnel play key part in Libya campaign even as US withdraws from front-line role
The United States, which originally led the Libya campaign, has been steadily reducing its role over the past two weeks. On March 31, it handed over command and control of the international campaign to NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and shortly after that it ceased all attack missions over Libya — setting of a search by NATO for more planes capable of carrying out precision strikes against Gadhafi's forces.
NATO said Friday that the U.S. still flies one-third of the Libya operation's missions. But that refers to surveillance and refuelling missions, not to attack flights over Libyan territory.
But even though the U.S. has withdrawn its forces from the front lines of the NATO campaign, a handful of Americans serving on this French navy carrier remain at the forefront of the action.
They are members of a little-known French-American naval exchange program in which U.S. officers spend time in the French navy — known as the "Marine Nationale" — and French officers spend time in the U.S. navy.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5ge0dMgJ6C25VbEY52jM_4VdGbAJQ?docId=6575644
NATO said Friday that the U.S. still flies one-third of the Libya operation's missions. But that refers to surveillance and refuelling missions, not to attack flights over Libyan territory.
But even though the U.S. has withdrawn its forces from the front lines of the NATO campaign, a handful of Americans serving on this French navy carrier remain at the forefront of the action.
They are members of a little-known French-American naval exchange program in which U.S. officers spend time in the French navy — known as the "Marine Nationale" — and French officers spend time in the U.S. navy.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5ge0dMgJ6C25VbEY52jM_4VdGbAJQ?docId=6575644
Saturday, April 16, 2011
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (April 10, 2011) Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard prepare to entertain Navy Safe Harbor and Wounded Warrior Regiment enrollees and their families during an outdoor reception at the National Harbor. The event marks the beginning of the 2011 Sea-Air-Space Exposition, hosted by the Navy League of the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Todd Frantom/Released)
NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 6, 2011) Three P-3C Orion aircraft with heritage paint schemes are positioned on the tarmac next to the Navy's next generation of anti-submarine warfare and long-range maritime patrol aircraft, the P-8A Poseidon, rear left, and the unmanned Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS) aircraft, center. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist William Lovelady/Released)
Friday, April 15, 2011
NATO expects to get more planes for Libya ops - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
NATO expects to get more planes for Libya ops - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times Uh, I thought we were taking a supporting role, and this article says we are still flying 30% of the missions?
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
US: Region watches China’s 1st aircraft carrier - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
US: Region watches China’s 1st aircraft carrier - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times This would be the 'casino' they were buying..........so the lesson of the day is.........don't trust what the commies are saying...... Just sayin'............
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Somber events mark anniversary of Civil War - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Somber events mark anniversary of Civil War - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times Now this is history - was this about states rights? Or eliminating slavery? For the Wharf Rat - no one could justify slavery.........ever. It had to go. It took the lives of 600,000 American's.....................
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