Category Archives: US Navy
The United States Navy: 236 Years of a Global Force for Good
The Grand Union Flag being raised on the Frigate Alfred This is the first in a series of articles that I will post this month on significant events and personalities that make up the history of the Unite States … Continue reading
From the Sea: The Absolute Need of a Strong Navy, Merchant Marine, Coast Guard and Viable National Maritime Strategy
The USS Enterprise CV-6. Ordered in 1933 she was one of the most decorated and battle proven ships ever to fly the flag of the United States “A good Navy is not a provocation to war. It is the surest … Continue reading
Filed under national security, Navy Ships, US Navy
A Grievous Loss: CH-47 with 31 Americans believed Shot Down during Combat Operation in Afghanistan
CH-47 Making a Rooftop Pickup in Afghanistan Yesterday a U.S. Army CH-47F helicopter from the elite 160th Aviation Regiment was shot down during a combat operation in Afghanistan’s Tangi Valley in the troubled Wardak Province killing 31 American Sailors, Soldiers … Continue reading
Filed under iraq,afghanistan, Military, national security, US Navy
The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot
U.S. Navy personnel observe the Air Battle from a Carrier The Battle of the Philippine Sea of 19-20 June 1944 was the largest carrier battle in history. Twenty four aircraft carriers, 15 American and 9 Japanese embarking over 1400 aircraft … Continue reading
Filed under Military, History, world war two in the pacific, US Navy
An Invincible Fleet and a Flawed Plan: The Japanese at Midway
Note: This is the first of a series of articles coming over the next few days about the Battle of Midway, a major turning point of the Second World War. The Battleship Yamato, Flagship of the Combined Fleet and symbol … Continue reading
Filed under History, Navy Ships, US Navy, world war two in the pacific
Joy in Mudville: The Comeback
“Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it don’t matter.” Satchel Paige “One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where you want to, … Continue reading
Filed under Baseball, Military, philosophy, US Navy
A New Start…Life off the Fat Boy Program
Back in Standards “Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday’s success or put its failures behind and start over again. That’s the way life is, with a new game every day, and that’s the way baseball … Continue reading
Filed under faith, healthcare, Military, PTSD, US Navy
