Initial planning is underway for a reunion of all Steeljaws next year, most likely in the Norfolk area. Open to anyone who was a part of the Figthin’ Bitin’ Steeljaws from 1967-1996 (and I think we’ll even welcome SteelBats as well — and if you have to ask, you weren’t one 😉 ). More info to follow. In the meantime – check in on the net over at the VAW-122 Alumni Facebook group so we can start getting a tally on possible attendees and venues.
So Friday we achieved escape velocity from the Beltway for Norfolk and appearance as a guest speaker for the winging of NFO class 07-5. Hosted by VAW-120 (and Skipper — top flight production too, BZ to ALCON) the ceremony marked the official transition of the fledglings from mere students to replacement NFO’s, designated 1320’s (or…
WEDNESDAY, 3 JUNE 1942 ALASKA: In an attempt to divert forces from the Midway area, a Japanese carrier-based bombers and fighters bomb and strafe Ft Mears and Dutch Harbor in several waves inflicting little damage but killing 52 US personnel. P-40s from Cold Bay trying to intercept them arrive 10 minutes after the last attack…
(*Telegraph from Patrol Wing Two Headquarters warning of the attack on Pearl Harbor) On this, the eve of the 70th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor… Â Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives: <– Listen to the speech Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 — a date…
19 June 1944. Philippine Sea – TF 58 is conducting operations in preparation fo the invasion of Guam. Consisting of five major groups, TF-58 is one of the most formidable assemblies of naval power the world had seen. In front (to the west) was Vice Admiral Willis Lee’s Task Group 58.7 (TG-58.7), the “Battle Line”,…
The U.S. Coast Guard marks more than a million lives saved in a 217th birthday ceremony Saturday. Eagle1 has a great rundown on the "Top 10" rescues ( as provided by USCG PAO). Besides the Katrina rescues, there are some very notable, if obscure efforts listed (see espcially the write-ups on the Prinsendam and Bermuda Sky…
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Going to have any singing of the Steeljaw fight song?
Going to have any singing of the Steeljaw fight song?
That’s one reason we’re probably going to end up on Spirit of Norfolk for a midweek, post-labor Day cruise. Not quite in International waters though… 😉
w/r, SJS