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Midway POSTEX: Southern Air Pirate passes a couple of links related to the Battle of Midway well worth tucking into your “Favorites” folders. Some good, rare and poignant imagery at those sites. See especially the color series on VT-8 and what is probably the last photo of VT-8 as a squadron joining up overhead to…
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USNI: Taking Back Our Institution – A Note From Norman Polmar
More from Norman Polmar on the USNI: THE NAVAL INSTITUTE IN CRISIS Dear Friends and Colleagues, As you know, the Board of Directors–for now–has withdrawn the proposed change to the mission statement that would have made the Naval Institute an advocacy organization. Unfortunately, the battle is not over. The majority of the Board still seeks…
Blogroll Addee
New addee to the blogroll — Stephen Trimble from Jane’s Defence Weekly with notes/commentary about the Defense Industry via The DEW Line (not D.E.W., but same idea). To whet your appetite, check out his article on the P-175 Polecat (UAV)…– SJS
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Nominations are being taken until 15 October 2007 Stop by the ‘Best Military Blogs’ or ‘Best New Blog’ and hit the "+" to register your vote – Cooke County (or Dade if you prefer) rules apply… Thanks! – SJS
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USNI: Taking Our Institute Back – Following the Numbers Salamander Style
There is a saying in politics that if you really want to find out what is going on, follow the money. The current Chairman of the USNI Board of Directors has cited the need for the Institute to gain financial stability as the prime motivator behind their actions leading up to the mission change. Following…

