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, January 25, 2013

CNO: Sequester could halt strike group ops - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

CNO: Sequester could halt strike group ops - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Consquences of the election - this is epic failure from our elected officials.
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Monday, January 21, 2013

CDR Salamander: Adios SPS Principe de Asturias, Otra Vez

CDR Salamander: Adios SPS Principe de Asturias, Otra Vez: Because he knows I am such a fan of the SPS Principe de Asturias, Commander Luis Nardiz, Spanish Navy ( CO of SPS VICTORIA (F-82)   ), sent ...

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Sunday, January 20, 2013

Digital map error may have led to grounding - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Digital map error may have led to grounding - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

And yet - the CO will still lose his job

This Jan. 17 photo released by the Armed Forces of the Philippines Western Command (WESCOM) shows the Guardian, a U.S. Navy minesweeper, after it ran aground off Tubbataha Reef, a World Heritage Site in the Sulu Sea, 400 miles southwest of Manila, Philippines. Most of the sailors left the ship Jan. 18 for safety reasons after initial efforts to free the vessel failed, the Navy said.
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Thin Pinstriped Line: C'est Mali-fique - The French operation in Mali an...

Thin Pinstriped Line: C'est Mali-fique - The French operation in Mali an...: While travelling, Humphrey was quite impressed to hear the news that the French Government has begun operations in Mali in support of th...
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B-52 leads F-2's and F-16's - Military Pictures - Air Force Army Navy Missiles Defense

B-52 leads F-2's and F-16's - Military Pictures - Air Force Army Navy Missiles Defense

B-52 leads F-2's and F-16's
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Horsemen Flight Demonstration Team - USAF F-86 Sabres - Military Pictures - Air Force Army Navy Missiles Defense


Horsemen Flight Demonstration Team - USAF F-86 Sabres
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MV-22 Ospreys Conduct First Flights in Japan | Army & Land Forces News at DefenceTalk

MV-22 Ospreys Conduct First Flights in Japan | Army & Land Forces News at DefenceTalk

MV-22 Ospreys Conduct First Flights in Japan
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Sunday, January 13, 2013

Search on for missing WWII troops in Myanmar - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Search on for missing WWII troops in Myanmar - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times
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Obama, Karzai: It’s time to wind down war - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Obama, Karzai: It’s time to wind down war - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Wonder if they asked the enemy?
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Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Submarine Forces 2012 Year in Review

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Friday, January 4, 2013

Obama Signs $633 Billion Defense Authorization Act | Defense & Security News at DefenceTalk

Obama Signs $633 Billion Defense Authorization Act | Defense & Security News at DefenceTalk
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Tuesday, January 1, 2013

CDR Salamander: 2013's #1 National Security Challenge

CDR Salamander: 2013's #1 National Security Challenge: I'll give you a hint; it has nothing to do with the military. Mort Zuckerman outlines it well ; All eyes have been on the clear and pr...
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