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What We're Reading - And Why

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A quick look at the sidebar will reveal a variety and number of books read over the course of the past year, oft times engendering discussions off-site as to selections and purpose.  Looking at the current working stack on my desk, I thought I’d take this opportunity to talk to why these particular selections.  Understanding [...] [...]

history lessons

Victory at Sea: The Pacific Boils Over

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Pearl Harbor - 70 Years Later

“AIR RAID PEARL HARBOR. THIS IS NOT A DRILL” Seventy years ago those words ushered in a period of unbelievable agony, trial, effort and sacrifice. What was once before was forever changed afterward. Jack-booted thugs bent on their “Final Solution” strode cobblestone streets of the land distantly remembered as the forebear of a new nation, [...] [...]

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“Air Raid Pearl Harbor. This is Not A Drill.”*

(*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…   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 [...] [...]

Flightdeck Friday

Centennial Of Naval Aviation - The Shadow Warriors

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We are fast approaching the end of the yearlong celebration of the 100th Anniversary of US Naval Aviation – and what a year it has been.  Between the Heritage paint schemes, celebratory conventions, special programming and dedicated ceremonies, much ground has been covered.  The outside observer may be forgiven, however, if they are led to [...] [...]

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Cooking With The Troops – Fundraising Kickoff

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What it is all about: Cooking with the Troops is a 501(c)(3) charity that supports U.S. and Allied troops, their families, and caregivers worldwide. Our mission is to provide comfort, nutrition, and hope through four major programs: Food Events provide a culinary change of pace — particularly for the wounded, injured, and ill — to [...] [...]

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The 11th Hour, of the 11th Day, of the 11th Month – When the Guns Fell Silent

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At the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month…the guns fell silent along what was known then as the Western Front as the Allies and Germany observed the agreement to end this “War to End All Wars.” While fighting continued sporadically elsewhere, in what were fast becoming the former empires of Russia [...] [...]

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Remembering Intrepid - Time For Her Crew To Come Home: UPDATE #2 - Senate Bill Thwarted at the Last Minute

Intrepid (ɪnˈtrɛpɪd) —adj: fearless; daring; bold Most folks today, when asked about the USS Intrepid, will point to the Essex-class carrier (CVS-11) bearing the name and serving as a museum ship in New York City.  While having a long and distinguished career (known as the “Fighting I” to those who sailed in her), that Intrepid [...] [...]

Air Warfare

Programming Note: “Angle of Attack: How Naval Aviation Changed the Face of War”

In the mail today from ANA: 99 ANAers, Friends of ANA and Naval Aviation, A number of members have asked for more information about The Boeing Company’s great Public Television program, “Angle of Attack”. In case you missed it before, the schedule is in the attachment. It is a bit long but you should find [...] [...]