Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
WWII vet shares stories after years of silence - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
WWII vet shares stories after years of silence - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
This guy is a hero................................
This guy is a hero................................
Saturday, April 23, 2011
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But even though the U.S. has withdrawn its forces from the front lines of the NATO campaign, a handful of Americans serving on this French navy carrier remain at the forefront of the action.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.....................
Monday, April 11, 2011
Pictures from a friend of mine from the Great Minnesota Air Show 2010
A Minnesota Guy is flying this!
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Saturday, April 9, 2011
US Fuel Stops Gripen Libya Mission | Air Force News at DefenseTalk
US Fuel Stops Gripen Libya Mission Air Force News at DefenseTalk bummer! Think some of those bright people should have thought of this?
Friday, April 8, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
US Navy Status
Ships and Submarines | ||
Deployable Battle Force Ships: 287 | ||
Ships Underway (away from homeport): 154 ships (54% of total) | ||
On deployment: 122 ships (43% of total) | ||
Attack submarines underway (away from homeport): 32 subs (59%) | ||
On deployment: 26 subs (48%) | ||
Ships Underway | ||
Carriers: | ||
USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - 5th Fleet | ||
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) - 5th Fleet | ||
USS George Washington (CVN 73) - Yellow Sea | ||
USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) - Pacific Ocean | ||
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) - Pacific Ocean | ||
Amphibious Warfare Ships: | ||
USS Essex (LHD 2) - Pacific Ocean | ||
USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) - Mediterranean Sea | ||
USS Boxer (LHD 4) - 5th Fleet | ||
USS Bataan (LHD 5) - Atlantic Ocean | ||
USS Makin Islnd (LHD 8) - Pacific Ocean | ||
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
2 dead as Super Hornet crashes near Lemoore - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
2 dead as Super Hornet crashes near Lemoore - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times Please keep the families in your prayers.........
The North China Marines - Outstanding Read
| US military captured | Germany | Japan |
| 93,941 | 32,260 | |
| Died while POW | 1.10% | 35.70% |
| Alive January 2002 | 35.50% | 17.40% |
| US civilians interned | 4,749 | 13,996 |
| Died while imprisoned | 3.50% | 11% |
| Alive January 2002 | 29.70% | 9.20% |
http://www.northchinamarines.com/index.htm
The Navy and the Declaration of War in 1917
"6 April is the anniversary of the entry of the United States into World War I. How that declaration was transmitted throughout the Navy is an interesting story. Ordinarily when a President signs an important measure, the signing is attended by members of Congress who shepherded the measure through the legislative process and members of the press who are there to record the event. Not so on 6 April 1917."
http://www.navalhistory.org/2011/04/06/the-navy-and-the-declaration-of-war-in-1917/
http://www.navalhistory.org/2011/04/06/the-navy-and-the-declaration-of-war-in-1917/
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
USS Doyle Returns From Final Deployment
USS Doyle Returns From Final Deployment need to quit decommissioning faster than we replace.....................
Fla. lawmakers want carrier move expedited - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
Fla. lawmakers want carrier move expedited - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times I support this action...........the sooner we disperse, the better. If this works on the West Coast, it is right for the East Coast as well.
Monday, April 4, 2011
USS Boxer LHD 4 in action!
INDIAN OCEAN (March 30, 2011) CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopters assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Squadron (HMM) 163 start their rotors in preparation for takeoff from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).
The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) pulls alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199).
Sunday, April 3, 2011
B-1B crew recalls epic mission to Libya - Air Force News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Air Force Times
A B-1B Lancer takes off in support Operation Odyssey Dawn from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 27. This mission marked the first time the B-1 fleet has launched combat sorties from the continental United States to strike targets overseas.
B-1B crew recalls epic mission to Libya - Air Force News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Air Force Times Even though we are partial to the US Navy, we give an 'atta boy' to the US Air Force for this mission!!
Navy books 3 warships for repairs in San Diego
Ship repair, upgrade and launch schedule
| Date | Vessel | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Apr | USS Bonhomme Richard | Leaves dry dock at NASSCO |
| 16-Apr | USNS William McLean | Launch set for NASSCO |
| 29-Apr | USS Curts | Arrives at NASSCO for repairs |
| 29-Apr | USS Vandegrift | Arrives at NASSCO for repairs |
| 5-May | USS Benfold | Leaves dry dock at BAE |
| 14-May | USS Pearl Harbor | Arrives at NASSCO |
| 27-Jun | USS Freedom | Arrives at BAE |
| 10-Aug | USS Harpers Ferry | Arrives at NASSCO |
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Harrier Ops Making Case for F-35B - Defense News
Harrier Ops Making Case for F-35B - Defense News I still want a Harrier in a museum.....