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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…

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Centennial Of Naval Aviation – The Shadow Warriors

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…

Cooking With The Troops – Fundraising Kickoff

Cooking With The Troops – Fundraising Kickoff

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…

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

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

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 (ɪnˈtrÉ›pɪd) —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…

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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…

This Date in Naval Aviaiton History: Sept 18, 1962 – Changing Designators

Quick – F4H or F-110? Depending on the markings and the date, it could have been either – or none.  Despite the fact that 15 years earlier, the Department of Defense (and departments of the Army, Navy and Air Force) were created by the National Security Act of 1947, the three Services continued with their…

POW/MIA: Of “Thuds,” ROLLING THUNDER and an Airman From Red Wing – 1965

By 1965, the US participation in Vietnam was reaching a juncture where it could choose to disengage (and thus concede the loss of South Vietnam to the Communist juggernaut – which then would then sweep across the rest of the SE Asia landscape).  It could “stay the course,” with a limited ground role using advisers…