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Re: “The History of Naval Aviation Timeline” To Whom it May Concern: When I discovered through the website of a fellow retired Naval Aviator (www.neptunuslex.com) that your organization had posted a timeline covering the 100 years of naval aviation, with great anticipation I immediately jumped over to see for myself — and frankly, was sorely…

Project Valour-IT: Team Navy (& Coast Guard!) and the 2012 Competition

Project Valour-IT: Team Navy (& Coast Guard!) and the 2012 Competition

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As announced over at Soldier’s Angels: Calling All Angels…  This is a big one! For seven years, Project Valour-IT has been supplying voice-controlled and other adaptive laptops to severely wounded heroes who need to stay connected while they recover, or who are building a new life as they transition out of the military.  That’s over…

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Wouldst thou,”–so the helmsman answered, “Learn the secret of the sea? Only those who brave its dangers Comprehend its mystery!” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow It’s a hard life and one oft misunderstood by those who haven’t been there, for they don’t know the allure, the draw that the sea can have.  She is a demanding…

Postcards: 6 March 07

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Reflections on the E-2 Hawkeye’s 50th Anniversary
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Reflections on the E-2 Hawkeye’s 50th Anniversary

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This Thursday, 21 October 2010, marks the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the first purpose built AEW aircraft, the E-2 Hawkeye (actually, it was the YW2F-1).  Designed around the radar, rather than adapting an existing airframe, the Hawkeye symbolized function over form – from the 24ft “rotodome” prominently perched over the fuselage, to…

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  1. I will indeed be there. Unfortunately, I wasn’t aware that the show was running all this week (figured it was a once a week deal.) Normally that’d be good, but this week is dead week, which for me is even busier than finals week (the wave of papers/projects that have been procrastinated on is about to break). Looks like I’ll have to shift some stuff around…

  2. Mike:

    Good news – if you happen to be Tivo or VCR challenged/deprived, you can go to the website (follow one of the links above) and hit the “Full Episode” tab. After the subj. episode airs, you’ll be able to watch online at your leisure.
    – SJS

  3. Sweet, thanks. I was wondering if they were going to do some sort of online offering. Liked what I saw so far tonight. Definitely saw a couple of “leadership challenges” among the crew.

  4. Dang. Missed it last evening because of the Stars-Sharks game. But I’ll be there tonite, fer shure!! 🙂

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