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.

Sunday, October 28, 2012

The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) is underway in the Strait of Gibraltar.

Enterprise on her last deployment.  US Navy photo
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Future USS Minnesota Christened

Future USS Minnesota Christened

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

The Scoop Deck – Naval Academy goes viral with WWII salute

The Scoop Deck – Naval Academy goes viral with WWII salute

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Sunday, October 21, 2012

CDR Salamander: Don't Hate Us 'Cause We're Beautiful

CDR Salamander: Don't Hate Us 'Cause We're Beautiful: This picture sums up fairly well why I don't get all that excited about the Chinese carrier for now or the near future . Hat tip gCapta...

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CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday

CDR Salamander: Fullbore Friday: There are some men whose true story should give all a pause to ask, "Am I as dedicated to my cause?" "What risk will I take?" "What is the...
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CDR Salamander: Gods of the Naval Engagements

CDR Salamander: Gods of the Naval Engagements: We don't do guest posts often, but when we do .... it's poetry. Better than Vogon poetry ... over to you URR! (With sincerest apologi...
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

4 Truman sailors hurt in unrep incident off Fla. - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

4 Truman sailors hurt in unrep incident off Fla. - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Sailors on the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman were injured during an underway replenishment Tuesday off Florida, the Navy said. Here, Truman pulls alongside the Military Sealift Command oiler Leroy Grumman for an unrep July 20 in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Monday, October 8, 2012

CDR Salamander: Yes, those Boomers

CDR Salamander: Yes, those Boomers: Yep - I'm going after the Boomers again; but as an early-cohort Gen-X type, I have been at them for over two decades.   Why on a maritim...
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CDR Salamander: Another LCS Facepalm

CDR Salamander: Another LCS Facepalm: Rejoice dear hearts ! More and more people are joining the front porch circa 2006! The Navy’s new Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is not onl...
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Indian Aircraft Carrier Handover Delayed – Builders | Navy & Maritime Security News at DefenceTalk

Indian Aircraft Carrier Handover Delayed – Builders | Navy & Maritime Security News at DefenceTalk
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Tuesday, October 2, 2012

The Battle for the Pentagon’s Budget | Analysis & Opinion at DefenceTalk

The Battle for the Pentagon’s Budget | Analysis & Opinion at DefenceTalk

The Battle for the Pentagon’s Budget
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Monday, October 1, 2012

Battleship USS Iowa finds a new home as a museum

Battleship USS Iowa finds a new home as a museum
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Historic Navy ships dear to US veterans but costly for museums

Historic Navy ships dear to US veterans but costly for museums
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