Preserving the USS Olympia - a Protected Cruiser

The USS Olympia, which fought in the Spanish American War of 1898 has been preserved and is a valuable piece of US maritime history. Unfortunately, Olympia needs $10-15 million in repairs to keep her a viable museum for years to come. She has not been out of water for approximately 40 years. If you have connections or resources to help, please contact me at 612-599-1935 or bdskon@fedex.com.

Friday, June 29, 2012

Royal Navy SSBN Back At Sea After Refit | Navy & Maritime Security News at DefenceTalk

Royal Navy SSBN Back At Sea After Refit | Navy & Maritime Security News at DefenceTalk
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CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday

CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday: I'm moody and a bit grumpy today. I need a pick-me-up and some perspective ... wait ... here we go. An encore FbF from 2008: Take a look a...
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Monday, June 25, 2012

Hawaii bracing for largest-ever RIMPAC exercise - Pacific - Stripes

Hawaii bracing for largest-ever RIMPAC exercise - Pacific - Stripes

Wharf Rat wishes he could be there
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The Scoop Deck – Stuck in port? It can happen to you

The Scoop Deck – Stuck in port? It can happen to you

Whoops - the aussies are dealing with this now.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

USS Iowa on the open ocean, arrives in Southern California, last time we will see this.
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Monday, June 18, 2012

The Battle of the Midway at 70 years—Arthur Herman - NYPOST.com

The Battle of the Midway at 70 years—Arthur Herman - NYPOST.com

very, very sobering thoughts
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Sunday, June 17, 2012

Military moves cautiously in identifying plane wreckage - U.S. - Stripes

Military moves cautiously in identifying plane wreckage - U.S. - Stripes
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Navy bumps up move of ARG to Mayport - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Navy bumps up move of ARG to Mayport - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

About time - not soon enough
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Friday, June 15, 2012

Dying Minnesota Guardsman says goodbye - U.S. - Stripes

Dying Minnesota Guardsman says goodbye - U.S. - Stripes
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US, South Korean and Japanese Naval Exercises Announced | Navy & Maritime Security News at DefenceTalk

US, South Korean and Japanese Naval Exercises Announced | Navy & Maritime Security News at DefenceTalk
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Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group to Deploy

Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group to Deploy
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Thursday, June 14, 2012

Boeing: Construction of tanker to start in fall - Air Force News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Air Force Times

Boeing: Construction of tanker to start in fall - Air Force News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Air Force Times
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100-year-old Battleship Texas springs leak - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

100-year-old Battleship Texas springs leak - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
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Monday, June 11, 2012

Dance-Off: Sail away Friday - Minneapolis News and Weather KMSP FOX 9#.T9KheXT3Fs4.facebook

Dance-Off: Sail away Friday - Minneapolis News and Weather KMSP FOX 9#.T9KheXT3Fs4.facebook
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Thursday, June 7, 2012

Shipbuilder to turn over newest LCS to Navy - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Shipbuilder to turn over newest LCS to Navy - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Austere Landscape: Militaries Struggle |To Protect Capabilities, Rethink Strategies

Austere Landscape: Militaries Struggle |To Protect Capabilities, Rethink Strategies

Very significant article in light of today's deficits...........
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Lawmaker: Miami repair estimated at $400M - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Lawmaker: Miami repair estimated at $400M - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Navy marks Battle of Midway’s 70th anniversary - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Navy marks Battle of Midway’s 70th anniversary - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

What a day...............hand salute to those lost, and rest well, we have the watch...
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Sunday, June 3, 2012

70th Anniversary of The Battle of Midway Commemoration held aboard USS Midway Museum

70th Anniversary of The Battle of Midway Commemoration held aboard USS Midway Museum
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