Monthly Archives: December 2008

You gotta fight, for your right … to a slice of the pie.

Posted on December 10, 2008 by

An interesting discussion is going on over at the USNI Blog about the Marine Corps’ lamentations over what they are getting in terms of lift capability and Naval Gunfire Support and the state of the Marine Corps-Navy team. We now … Continue reading →

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This should be good

Posted on December 10, 2008 by

The folks over at the US Naval Institute have gotten on the blogging bandwagon. Surprisingly, I think they’re going about it the right way so far. They’ve invited some established bloggers (i.e. Chap, Salamander, Frogman) to help contribute. I think … Continue reading →

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Don’t fight the battle you can’t win … ?

Posted on December 10, 2008 by

An interesting perspective on Piracy today in Navy Times. Peter Chalk, of the almighty RAND Corporation, actually raises some good points in this article. Mainly a) You can’t stop all piracy in the world, so don’t get rash an make … Continue reading →

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New MCPON

Posted on December 6, 2008 by

Fleet Master Chief Rick West (SS/SW) will be taking over as MCPON. “I’m awed and humbled at the opportunity to succeed Joe Campa, who is a longtime friend and trusted shipmate,” West told Navy Times on Dec. 5. “He made … Continue reading →

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Around the fleet.

Posted on December 1, 2008 by

Ahhhhh… weapons loads. Gotta love ‘em.

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