WORLD WAR 2 was really the first multi-media war. True – photography was present in the American Civil War (or as my late grandma used to call it “The Late Unpleasantness” among some of her milder epithets – but we digress). Motion pictures were still embryonic and grainy when WWI burst on the scene and so most…
In Newport on Thursday, 12 Dec 2013? Have questions or concerns about what direction the Naval Institute is headed? Or perhaps some ideas to share…maybe you’d like to meet an author and get that article or book idea that’s been rattling around in the brainpan for a few out into the open? Or perhaps issues…
Go ahead, admit it – the habit dies hard. Before every summer you swear that you are finally going to read “—” and by golly, this is the summer to do it. Well, Labor Day is a mere 20-days away and I’ll bet you’ve barely put a dent in the reading list. Fear not however,…
If you recall, we previously pointed to the Strategic Plan rolled out in last week’s Annual Membership meeting. That plan has four objectives: Enhance national understanding of the vital contribution of American seapower; Preserve and make available naval history; Increase, broaden and engage our membership Secure endowments to fund key strategies and initiatives that enable…
Back from this year’s meeting with some goods and a few others. First off, I want to thank again everyone for your votes and support for my candidacy to the USNI Board of Directors. Alas, I did not make it and while a bit disappointed (my one “other” here), I am encouraged with the cohort…
Have you submitted your ballot yet? Vote online at www.associationvoting.com/usni or make sure your paper ballot is postmarked by 12 March. Why vote? Some reasons (and recommendations) may be found here — and yes, I am a candidate for the Board of Directors. Come on folks, let’s get out the vote – w/r, SJS
It is January and this month’s issue of Proceedings and Naval History will include the ballot for the next Board of Directors. In contrast, I think, to years past there is a wide selection of candidates to chose from who come from a number of paths – aviators, SWOs, submariners; Navy, Marines and Coast Guard,…
