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Crass Self Promotion
Nominations are being taken until 15 October 2007 Stop by the ‘Best Military Blogs’ or ‘Best New Blog’ and hit the "+" to register your vote – Cooke County (or Dade if you prefer) rules apply… Thanks! – SJS
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USNI: Taking Back Our Institution – A Note From Norman Polmar
More from Norman Polmar on the USNI: THE NAVAL INSTITUTE IN CRISIS Dear Friends and Colleagues, As you know, the Board of Directors–for now–has withdrawn the proposed change to the mission statement that would have made the Naval Institute an advocacy organization. Unfortunately, the battle is not over. The majority of the Board still seeks…
New Year – New Outlook
…but the same vision. First off best wishes for a safe, happy and prosperous new year for all. Now then – some of you may have noticed a few changes about the premises. We’ve been experimenting with a variety of themes these past few months in an attempt to provide something that loads a little…
Blogroll Addee
New addee to the blogroll — Stephen Trimble from Jane’s Defence Weekly with notes/commentary about the Defense Industry via The DEW Line (not D.E.W., but same idea). To whet your appetite, check out his article on the P-175 Polecat (UAV)…– SJS
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USNI Update: Taking Back Our Institution — The Board of Directors Responds (15 Mar Update)
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…
Flightdeck Friday – What Am I? Updated & Answered
A little something for the recce crowd out there: 1. What is it? 2. What is it used for? 3. What platform is it a part of? Hint: You’ve read about it here before…look in here. Update: What Am I? — dive brakes on the martin AM-1 Mauler:

