Passing of Heros (II)

BySteeljawscribe 5 July 200728 March 2010

If you haven’t already, you need to go to Pinch’s site and read the AAR of the memorial service held for BGEN Robin Olds, USAF-Ret. A rare bird in his time, unfortunately probably more so now. Go. Read. Remember.

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This Date in Space History

BySteeljawscribe 3 October 20073 October 2007

On this Date (3 Oct): Sixty-two years ago: As the initial attempt to establish an earth satellite program, the Bureau of Aeronautics established a committee to evaluate the feasibility of space rocketry. This would lead to the Vanguard project. Forty-five years ago: Sigma 7, Commander Walter M. Schirra pilot was launched into orbit by a…

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Our Forefather’s Wisdom…

BySteeljawscribe 10 June 200830 March 2010

…in choosing a swampy, fetid pit of humours to locate the nation’s capitol was prescient – before air-conditioning.Â It had to be since days like the last few (heat index +130 deg F) drove Congress and the balance of the ruling class out of town and in so doing, protected the rest of the country…

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Is the F-35 the Next DDG-1000? – UPDATED

BySteeljawscribe 13 October 200813 October 2008

UPDATED 13 Oct 08 – see below the “More” line… – SJS No military service currently demonstrates that it has leaders that can create affordable procurement programs. Every service has, to some extent, mortgaged its future by failing to contain equipment costs, and by trading existing equipment and force elements for developing new system that…

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Putin Snubs US And Brit VIP Delegations

BySteeljawscribe 11 May 2010

That whole warm, feel good evolution that was the 65th anniversary celebration of the defeat of Germany? The one where US and British troops participated in the parade for the first time, ever? Turns out someone still has an axe or two to grind: Vladimir Putin has snubbed both the Prince of Wales and the…

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Midway 70 Years Later: USN Carrier-based Air Order of Battle

BySteeljawscribe 2 June 20123 June 2012

Task Force 17 – Rear Admiral Frank J. Fletcher in Yorktown Task Group 17.5 Carrier Group – CAPT Elliott Buckmaster USS Yorktown (CV-5)CAPT Buckmaster CVG-5 – LCDR Oscar Pederson VS-5LT Wallace Clark Short, Jr.19 (17) x SBD-3 VF-3LCDR John Smith Thach27 (25) x F4F-4 VB-3LCDR Maxwell Franklin Leslie 18 (17) x SBD-3 VT-3LCDR Lance Edward…

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PTDO Alert: Calling All Steeljaws

BySteeljawscribe 27 November 2010

Initial planning is underway for a reunion of all Steeljaws next year, most likely in the Norfolk area.Â 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 😉 ).Â More info…

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MissBirdlegs in AL says:

5 July 2007 at 11:12

Thanks for the link, SJS.
Doug says:

6 July 2007 at 11:20

Nice tribute to a warrior. I remember reading his exploits in VietNam when I was still in high school.

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