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USNI: Taking Back Our Institution — ‘You Are Cordially Invited’

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Announcing the 137th Annual Meeting of the US Naval Institute: More than ever we need you there, in person, at the meeting.  I’m going and have registered – registration is free (but required) for USNI members.  See you there. w/r, SJS P.S.  Don’t forget to vote – while the Board of Directors may have stated…

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USNI: Taking Back Our Institution — The Fleet Speaks

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Today’s post comes by way of AT1 Charles Berlemann, Jr. Currently assigned to VAQ-135 (World Famous Back Ravens), he enlisted in 1998 and has made five deployments (see “Postcards from Deployment”). Interested since 1995 (Charles calls himself an “unofficial member), he joined the Institute in 1999. We have maintained correspondence for a few years now…

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USNI: Taking Back Our Institution — Guest Post (CDR Turk)

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Guest post tonight folks from CDR Turk; read, think, write – debate. See also the Navy Times article, our work is far from over.  Keep the faith – SJS The revolt of the USNI members against the ballot initiative to change the mission statement of the Institute has had an effect.  It is interesting to…

Old School

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  Folks that have been following these postings for the past half-decade have pretty well figured I’m old school about a few lot (everything if you ask the scriblets… – SJS) of things like Planes Cars and firearms Well, today was a little more old school as we took the M1 to the range for…

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USNI: Taking Back Our Institution – Mission Change “Delayed”

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From the official announcement: In a special meeting on March 17, the Institute’s Board of Directors agreed unanimously to delay any change in the Institute’s mission statement whatever the outcome of the balloting. The Directors agreed that a wide-ranging and fully open debate led by the membership will provide the guidance needed to shape any…

Indian Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft Competition – Down to Two Horses?

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In the beginning there were the following offerings: – From Europe: Dassault Rafale (France), Saab Gripen (Sweden) and Eurofighter Typhoon (EnglandUK/Germany) – From Russia: Mikoyan MiG-35 – From the US: Lockheed-Martin F-16IN and Boeing F/A-18E/F (initially not invited but still bid by Boeing) 126 aircraft – 18 initial direct purchase, the remainder local manufacture under…

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USNI Update: Taking Back Our Institution — The Board of Directors Responds (15 Mar Update)

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UPDATE (15 Mar) – When does “unanimous” not mean everyone?  When there is a minority dissent. Credibility: 1. capable of being believed; believable: a credible statement. 2. worthy of belief or confidence; trustworthy: a credible witness. e.g., “The degree of credibility of the Board of Directors is diminishing by the day.” Apparently the “run silent/run…

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USNI Update: Taking Back Our Institution — the USNI Editorial Board Weighs In

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The Editorial Board of the USNI enters the fight in a major way: The independence of the Institute is paramount; without that openness, the Institute risks simply becoming an organ of whatever entity, whatever program, is deemed permissible by only a few, whomever those may be. It would be difficult to find a member or…

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USNI: Taking Back Our Institution – 7 Mar Update

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If you haven’t yet — vote In the mail this past week, one of our readers wrote of something he noticed at the bottom of the email newsletter he’d recently received: The U.S. Naval Institute is an independent forum founded in 1873 to advance the knowledge of sea power, to exchange ideas on national security…