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"We must be ready to dare all for our country. For history does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. We must acquire proficiency in defense and display stamina in purpose." - President Eisenhower, First Inaugural Address
Flight Deck Ops
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
U.S. Navy Office of Naval Intelligence Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report, 22 January - 19 February 2025
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Friday, February 21, 2025
Friday Films: "The DEW Line Story" (1958) and the US Navy Role in Cold War Early Warning
As set forth in Guarding the Cold War Ramparts: The U.S. Navy's Role in Continental Air Defense, the U.S. Navy played a signifcant role in early warning defensive measures.This effort included aircraft, radar picket destroysers, and converted Liberty ships classified as AGRs. These ships were part of the "Guardian-class". Some of the aircraft included modifed Constellation airplanes, the EC-121D "Warning Star". Interesting times.
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USS Guardian (AGR-1) |
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Navy EC-121 |
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Friday, February 14, 2025
Friday Film: Collision at Sea - "I Relieve You, Sir!" (1969)
Navy training film. Danger at sea never sleeps.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
U.S. Navy Office of Naval Intelligence Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report, 8 January - 5 February 2025
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