Retired military officers cash in as well-paid consultants Nov 18, 2009
" Some mentors earn more as part-time advisers than they did while serving. For example, the Marines say they paid retired Lt. Gen. Martin Berndt $212,000 plus expenses to be a part-time mentor in the 12 months that ended Sept. 30. Berndt, 62, retired in 2005 as commander of Marines forces in the Atlantic region, a job that paid about $148,000 a year. In 2008, he was paid $133,787 in stock and fees to serve on the board of Point Blank Solutions, which sells body armor to the Marines, securities... (USA Today -- News)
David Almgren, specialist in thermodynamic design Oct 24, 2009
In 1958, he married Esther Davis, whom he had met in 1955 on Martha s Vineyard, and the two moved to Newport, R.I., where he joined the Destroyer Force US Atlantic Fleet on board the USS Hazelwood. During his time there, he was promoted to lieutenant and became chief engineering officer before he was relieved of active duty in 1960. (Boston Globe)
Funding Nears For Mayport Dredging Oct 8, 2009
Fortunately, the congressional negotiators agreed that these projects are needed to help protect our Atlantic fleet, Nelson said. "The conference agreement is testament that that the House and Senate have placed national security above all else by funding projects that are vital to Naval Station Mayport's mission," said Rep. (News4Jax.com, FL)
COLUMN: Country has pushed on from chaotic day Sep 11, 2009
Said Adm Robert J. Natter, commander of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet: We have been attacked like we haven t since Pearl Harbor. Establishing the death toll could take weeks, the AP article said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
‘Nantucket Reader’ and ‘Place Apart’ dip into New England’s ample literary heritage Aug 23, 2009
A brackish reach of shoal off Madaket --/ The sea was still breaking wildly and night/ Had steamed into our North Atlantic Fleet,/ When the drowned sailor clutched the drag-net. Beegel also offers the still-chilling opening chapter of Peter Benchley s Jaws and journalist Ron Winslow s tension-filled account of the oil-tanker Argo Merchant groping through the dark in the hours before it grounded on the Nantucket shoals. (Boston Globe)
'Ransom threat hit hijack ship' Aug 20, 2009
Moscow deployed vessels from its Atlantic fleet to find the Arctic Sea last week. Russia said it reached the Maltese-flagged ship on Monday, 300 miles (480 km) off Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean. (BBC News -- Europe)
Russia detains ship 'hijackers' Aug 19, 2009
The Ladny joined the hunt for the missing ship last week after Moscow deployed the strength of its Atlantic fleet to find the Maltese-flagged ship. Malta's Maritime Security Committee says it continued to track the ship after it was reported missing. (BBC News)
Russia: "Arctic Sea" Found, Crew Safe Aug 18, 2009
If the majority of the Russian Atlantic fleet was utilized to find this boat, something other than timber was being transported. The Russians were too adament about finding this boat themselves without anyone elses assistance. (CBS News -- World)
Providence receives 2008 Safety Award Aug 13, 2009
Providence competed against other fast attack submarines in the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. In a citation presented to Providence, Admiral Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), congratulated the crew of the Los Angeles class submarine. (The Dolphin, CT)
Navy cleans vieques, but suspicions remain Aug 8, 2009
But Vieques, once the largest training area for the U.S. Atlantic Fleet Forces, is still largely defined by its old struggles ... But Vieques, once the largest training area for the U.S. Atlantic Fleet Forces, is still largely defined by its old struggles. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Military Milestones from the Wright Flyer to the Raid on Ploesti Jul 29, 2009
July 28, 1915: Rear Admiral William B. Caperton, commander of the Cruiser Squadron of the Atlantic Fleet, orders 340 U.S. Marines and sailors ashore at Port au Prince, Haiti. The landing party is composed of the Marine Detachment USS Washington, the 12th Marine Expeditionary Company, and three companies of sailors. (Human Events Online)
Dems: Military will be 'dragged into conflict if climate change goes unchecked'... Jul 24, 2009
For example, they warned that rising sea levels could swamp critical US military bases in the Indian Ocean and even the headquarters of the Atlantic Fleet in Norfolk, Va ... Norfolk, VA, home to our Atlantic Fleet, will be submerged by one meter of sea level rise. (The Drudge Report)
Windber native selected for admiral Jul 19, 2009
Working from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, he will oversee repairs of all the Navy s surface ships and submarines operating in the Pacific area (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Former NASA representative lands in Grimes County Jul 16, 2009
Bauer was assigned to the Atlantic Fleet Camera Party aboard the USS Alcor, thus beginning a distinguished career as a naval photographer and teacher of the science of photography to others ... The new father was transferred to Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies as Chief in Charge of the Atlantic Fleet Camera Party photo laboratory and then to Guantanamo Bay where the navy then maintained a naval station. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
U.S. faces security threat from climate change: Kerry Jun 16, 2009
U.S. military hubs that could be harmed by rising seas include the island Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, a center for military operations across the Middle East, and Norfolk, Virginia, home to the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Kerry said the piers at Norfolk may have to be completely rebuilt if seas rise significantly since they are cemented to the sea floor. (Scientific American)
Northeast Nebraskans want bridge across Missouri at Sioux City May 31, 2009
GIFT TO THE LIBRARY: Through the courtesy of a commonwealth of Australia, the Sioux City library has received some interesting souvenirs of the recent visit of the Atlantic fleet to Australia. The gift, which comes through the state department of the United States, includes copies of a souvenir photographic album, post cards and the invitation card for the public reception issued for the U.S. navy to commemorate its visit to Australian waters. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Submarine Group 2 changes leadership May 21, 2009
While serving as Commander, Submarine Group 2, Grooms provided leadership and oversight to more than 6,000 military and civilian personnel, including five Atlantic Fleet submarine squadrons containing 30 fast-attack submarines, two Submarine Support Centers, the Regional Support Center, and the Navy Submarine Torpedo Facility. "It requires strong leadership to inspire our submariners," said guest speaker Vice Adm. (The Dolphin, CT)
Sub's arrival part of Pacific plan May 5, 2009
Ratio of submarines planned for Pacific and Atlantic fleets. 18. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Toledo welcomes new commander Mar 12, 2009
Toledo earned the Atlantic Fleet Golden Anchor award for outstanding retention all three years he was in command. After the long yard period, he led the crew through completion of engineering plant trials without interruption and completed sea trials without complication. (The Dolphin, CT)
Navy finalizes plans for stranded marine mammals Mar 12, 2009
WASHINGTON - The National Marine Fisheries Service and the Navy recently finalized marine-mammal-stranding response plans for three of the Navy's largest training areas: the Hawaii Range Complex, the Southern California Range Complex, and the Atlantic Fleet Active Sonar Training area. Similar stranding response plans will be developed for the Navy's 10 remaining "at-sea" major training ranges and operating areas. (The Dolphin, CT)
Fareed Zakaria: What Canada Can Teach Us About Banking Feb 12, 2009
Americans: "THIS IS THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, THE SECOND LARGEST SHIP IN THE UNITED STATES' ATLANTIC FLEET. WE ARE ACCOMPANIED BY THREE DESTROYERS, THREE CRUISERS AND NUMEROUS SUPPORT VESSELS. I DEMAND THAT YOU CHANGE YOUR COURSE 15 DEGREES NORTH. THAT'S ONE-FIVE DEGREES NORTH, OR COUNTER MEASURES WILL BE UNDERTAKEN TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THIS SHIP.". Canadians: "This is a lighthouse. Your call.". (Slate)
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Jack wrote on Feb 10, 2009 9:20 PM:" Downtown Newport is much quieter than it used to be. Does anybody remember that the Atlantic Fleet used to be based here??? Newport has never been a retirement community. If you want to hear the crickets at night, you moved to the wrong place. ". Submit a Comment. (Newport Daily News, RI)
