Open Trackback Saturday: The Mighty “O”
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Open Trackback Saturday: Seapower – The Movie
Ed.: Look for a guest article tomorrow by the officer who led the development of the new Maritime Strategy. Some great insight into the creation process for the discussions that will follow next week. – SJS Green deck – post your trackbacks here.
This Date in Naval Aviation History: Vietnam Cease-fire Takes Effect (27 Jan 1973)
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