Naval expert scuttles HMAS Sydney theory Sep 2, 2008
Mr Johnson said light cruisers such as the Sydney were built for speed and were thinly constructed, which could explain why no one on the ship was able to survive. He said the similar class British warship Neptune ran into a minefield in the Mediterranean in December 1941, and sank so fast only four men made it out alive. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A little bit country, a little bit sailor Aug 30, 2008
" Considered a specialty unit of the Navy, Country Current is one of several musical groups under the auspices of the U.S. Navy Band. Other ensembles include the Concert Band, Ceremonial Band, the Commodores (the Navy's jazz group, not Lionel Richie's old group), the Sea Chanters, the Cruisers and the Chamber Ensembles. While the band's country music repertoire revolves around popular songs by artists like Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks and George Strait, its bluegrass work consists primarily of... (Athens Banner-Herald)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 25, 2008 Aug 26, 2008
The two Allied battle cruisers, the HMAS Canberra and HMAS Australia, provided protection for the Marine troopships. They remained on station fighting in numerous battles with the Japanese Navy until the Canberra was sunk the night of Aug. 10, 1942, and its Walrus seaplane was left high and dry on the beach. (North County Times)
U.S. Navy Senior Radarman Charles E. Tooley during his service days of World War II. Tooley and U.S. Marines Platoon Sgt. Thomas A. Lowder recalled their participation in the Pacific Theater. COURTESY PHOTO Aug 14, 2008
In the fierce fighting, the Japanese Navy lost four aircraft carriers, two cruisers and more than 200 planes ... Tooley said that the cruiser Northampton had been sunk, the bows blown off the cruisers Minneapolis and New Orleans, and the cruiser Pensacola was nearly sunk. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Military jury gives bin Laden driver just 5 1/2 years Aug 8, 2008
Hamdan has said he drove mainly low-profile pickup trucks with tinted windows because his boss shunned the Toyota Land Cruisers favored by Afghanistan's Taliban rulers. At the time of his capture at a roadblock in Afghanistan in November 2001, Hamdan had two shoulder-launched missiles, but he said the car was borrowed and the rockets were not his. (Anchorage Daily News)
Long-missing soldier's remains return Jul 26, 2008
- A procession of veterans on motorcycles and state police in their cruisers blocked parts of two interstates Friday as it finally brought home the body of an Army staff sergeant who was missing for months after being seized by insurgents in Iraq. A hearse bearing the remains of 25-year-old Alex Jimenez came to a halt in front of his father's house in Lawrence, the scene of a 14-month vigil as the family awaited word of his fate. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Ship Smackin' Good Jul 20, 2008
The highlight: A passport holder in not-too-subtle bright red leather - which, if nothing else, would help remind more cruisers to get a passport. Visit. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
A model collector Jul 18, 2008
Jackman, a member of the Mississippi Classic Cruisers car club, travels to car shows and speaks to car enthusiasts throughout the nation. Tom Phillips, president of the Classic Cruisers, has seen Jackman's model collection ... Louis Ousler, former president of the Classic Cruisers, was also impressed by the collection. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Splendor offers high-seas fun Jul 15, 2008
The Splendor itself will be familiar to Carnival cruisers. At 3,006 passengers and 113,300-tons, its Carnivals biggest vessel to date. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Sallie Mae slicing 160 jobs from Mount Laurel office Jul 14, 2008
The Aegis Fire Control System is part of the Aegis Open Architecture weapon system that will be installed on Ticonderoga-class cruisers as part of the Navy's cruiser modernization program. The Aegis system was developed at the Moorestown operations of Bethesda, Md-based Lockheed. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
From the New York Times Jul 13, 2008
Send a photo to Iran and the Islamist states showing the various missiles launched from the U.S. Navy Cruisers, Destroyers, Submarines, and air planes. The articles listing the missile launch photo should also give an estimate as to the retaliation that would occur if the Iranians launched their missiles. (Harper's Magazine)
Russian Cruiser Zhemchug Jul 13, 2008
It must be remembered that most steam powered battleships of the time could barely make 15knots on a good day The main drawback of the vessels of the Zhemchug s type was that they sacrificed armor and size for speed and were therefore not capable of fighting it out with other first rate naval cruisers ... Russian Rear Admiral Oskar Enkvist broke away from the losing fleet battle with the scarred cruisers Oleg, Aurora and Zhemchug and made for internment in the Philippines arriving in Manila June... (Suite101.com)
Zhemchug Vs the Emden 1914 Jul 13, 2008
The cruisers Emden of the German Navy and Zhemchug of the Russian Navy were matched on paper but not in actuality. A survivor of the crushing Battle of Tsushima during the Russo-Japanese war in 1905, the Russian light cruiser remained in the Pacific Ocean to show the flag of the Tsar in the warm waters of that region. (Suite101.com)
Police motorcade to escort Marlborough soldier's body from Logan Jul 13, 2008
A motorcade of local and state police cruisers will escort the body of a soldier who died in an on-post traffic accident at Fort Hood in Texas last week as he returns to his hometown today. The body of Sgt. Andre Araujo, 26, is scheduled to arrive today around 5:30 p.m. at Logan Airport. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
The Destruction of Force Z Jul 2, 2008
Seven cruisers and two battleships were rapidly deployed to search the area where I-65 had reported contact ... At 5 PM, scout aircraft from the Japanese cruisers were observed on the horizon by lookouts aboard Prince of Wales, forcing Phillips to conclude that his mission had been compromised. (Suite101.com)
Gates and the Air Force Jun 25, 2008
U.S. Military: The War Within - HUMAN EVENTS. Many years ago there was a television commercial which featured two fairly empty-headed bleach blondes trying to make their case that Certs is a candy mint, as one would say, while the other would angrily retort that no, Certs was a breath mint. (Human Events Online)
WWII Cruiser HMS Exeter Found Jun 22, 2008
In the inter-war period she was allowed to build a class of 16,000-ton pocket-battleships -essentially very large cruisers with a battleship s guns ... One of these, the Admiral Graf Spee, engaged in the legendary Battle of the River Plate with three British cruisers and eventually scuttled herself on a bluff ... These cruisers, the Ajax, Exeter and Achilles earned everlasting naval fame in this running battle in 1939. (Suite101.com)
Lothar von Arnauld Ace of U-Boats Jun 22, 2008
His former gunnery service on cruisers showed in the fact that he preferred using his deck gun while surfaced instead of his ships torpedoes- the submarines traditional weapon. In all, Von Arnauld only fired four torpedoes across his wartime career and more than 3000 round from his deck gun. (Suite101.com)
Curry's coast Jun 22, 2008
The first wave of boats - classic and motor cruisers - was set to go at 0930. They would then be followed half an hour later by the ultra-powerful racing boats. (BBC News -- Europe)
Prepping for a Jubilee Jun 17, 2008
12:30 p.m. - U.S. Navy Band, The Cruisers, which will. play music from the 1950s to today. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
War games expected to bring windfall to islands Jun 16, 2008
They are two Aegis cruisers, USS Lake Erie and USS Port Royal; two destroyers, USS O'Kane and USS Paul Hamilton; one frigate, USS Reuben James; and three submarines, USS Key West, USS Los Angeles and USS Santa Fe. The Coast Guard cutter USS Rush from Sand Island also will participate. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
In the Military Jun 16, 2008
Thomas H. Copeman Jr., served aboard destroyers and cruisers throughout his 22-year Navy career. He commanded the USS Fidelity, served a year in Vietnam, and taught at the U.S. Naval Academy. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Geneseo Music Fest begins Thursday Jun 11, 2008
Maple City Cruisers (North City Park). 6 p.m. Henry County Little Princess contestants. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Military hits target for missile defense Jun 7, 2008
The implementation on the 18 Aegis-equipped cruisers and destroyers will take 20 months, Hicks added. The current upgrade in weapons systems will cost $120 million, with a cost of $150,000 per ship for the computer upgrade, he continued. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Read more... Jun 6, 2008
The Navy has three Aegis cruisers Lake Erie, Shiloh and Port Royal and six Aegis destroyers Decatur, Curtis Wilbur, McCain, Steethem, Fitzgerald and Russell in the Pacific Fleet that can intercept missiles. The Lake Erie, Port Royal and Russell are based at Pearl Harbor. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Death of the gas-guzzler Jun 4, 2008
90% of police cruisers are Ford Crown Victoria's that have a basic architecture from the late '70's because the US car makers never developed these further from that date while the Australian manufacturers continued developing the local versions of these cars. Even developing the cars and then getting royalties from these designed being built in the US (or Mexico) would be a huge money spinner for the Australian manufacturers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Cruiser aims for direct hit Jun 4, 2008
In the past, Aegis cruisers and destroyers have intercepted drone missiles either by a body-to-body hit or by just exploding a warhead near the missile -- high pressure, fragmentation from the missile or heat is often strong enough to knock it down ... The Pacific Fleet has three Aegis cruisers -- Lake Erie, Shiloh and Port Royal -- and six Aegis destroyers -- Decatur, Curtis Wilbur, McCain, Steethem, Fitzgerald and Russell -- that can intercept missiles. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
In the Military: Aviation museum Jun 2, 2008
The Battle of Midway on June 4, 1942, involved six Japanese aircraft carriers, 11 battleships, 13 cruisers, 45 destroyers and assorted submarines, transports and mine sweepers. The American defense consisted of three aircraft carriers, eight cruisers, 14 destroyers and the aircraft stationed on Midway Island itself. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Navy sails into 21st New York Fleet Week May 29, 2008
The five U.S. Navy ships participating in the Fleet Week commemoration were the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), guided-missile cruisers USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and USS Monterey (CG 61), and the guided-missile destroyers USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) and USS Nitze (DDG 94). Kearsarge and Leyte Gulf arrived in Manhattan at Pier 88 and 90 respectively, and Monterey, Nitze and The Sullivans moored at the Stapleton Piers on Staten Island. (The Dolphin, CT)
Crenshaw seeks an honor for Fowler May 29, 2008
But in recent years, the names of politicians and distinguished Americans, the category into which Fowler would fall, have been assigned to nuclear aircraft carriers, guided-missile cruisers, nuclear submarines and ballistic missile submarines. jessie-lynne. (Florida Times-Union)
With 5 Ships Smallest Ever Fleet Week Kicks Off in New... May 22, 2008
Others are the guided missile cruisers USS Leyte Gulf and USS Monterey, and guided missile destroyers USS Nitze and USS The Sullivans. Two Canadian frigates, HMCS Toronto and HMCS St. Johns, and an oiler, HMCS Preserver, and the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Ida Lewis round out the lineup. (Fox News)
Building the FlowerClass Corvette May 17, 2008
The professional officers were posted to the larger ships destroyers, cruisers and, later, aircraft carriers;, said. There was little time to train crews to work as teams when the ships were ready, and the obvious enthusiasm [of volunteers] could not completely make up for the heritage of an inadequate industrial infrastructure. (Suite101.com)
Amid steel, under fire May 12, 2008
"I ran to the shipfitters shop. There were five light cruisers, including the USS Honolulu, berthed near the building. Their guns were blazing. ... I looked up and I remember seeing silver-colored airplanes.". Kim said he was given a helmet and told "to find a safe place.". (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Entertainment guide May 10, 2008
VILLA CAPRI CRUISERS: cruise night, third Wednesday of every month, Damon s Grill, Routes 6 and 11, Clarks Summit; third Friday of every month, McDonald s, Route 590, Hamlin ... COAL CRACKERS CRUISERS CAR CLUB: cruise nights, first Friday of the month, 6 to 9 p.m., Advance Auto, Route 6, Carbondale. (Scranton Times, PA)
Weekend entertainment guide May 8, 2008
GYPSIES NIGHTCLUB AND LOUNGE, Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono: today, Mainstreet Cruisers; Friday, Four Faces West; Saturday, Exact Change ... VILLA CAPRI CRUISERS: cruise night, third Wednesday of every month, Damon s Grill, Routes 6 and 11, Clarks Summit; third Friday of every month, McDonald s, Route 590, Hamlin ... COAL CRACKERS CRUISERS CAR CLUB: cruise nights, first Friday of the month, 6 to 9 p.m., Advance Auto, Route 6, Carbondale. (Scranton Times, PA)
Battle of Coral Sea marks 66th anniversary May 8, 2008
The Japanese Port Moresby Invasion Group had a support force that included a small aircraft carrier (Shoho) and several cruisers and a large task force with the larger sister carriers Zuikaku and Shokaku. The Allies had two groups, an Australian Task Force 44 with both a heavy and a light cruiser and a task force with two American aircraft carriers, USS Lexington and USS Yorktown. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Click here for more information May 2, 2008
The P.T. Cruisers were great fun last year, but we want to give people something new to look at and experience. Maybe next year we ll have something different to keep it interesting. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Al-Qaeda Sahara Network Spurs U.S. to Train Chad, Mali Anti-Terror Forces Apr 23, 2008
The Sahel AQIM forces travel by Toyota Land Cruisers that rely on a network of underground fuel bunkers. They possess mortars, surface-to-air missiles and equipment needed to construct roadside bombs. (Bloomberg -- US)
Force Projection, the Industrial Base, and the U.S. Tanker Decision Apr 21, 2008
With its nuclear-powered submarines, and the aircraft carriers, cruisers, and destroyers that comprise its carrier battle groups, the U.S. Navy can project American power wherever it is needed, but only the Air Force can get anywhere and everywhere in a matter of hours. With its intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), bombers, and fighter fleets, the Air Force can project power around the globe, so long as it has its air-refueling tankers that enable those bombers and fighters to get to and... (Human Events Online)
Nuclear carrier linked to growth Apr 17, 2008
The base is home to a mix of 21 cruisers, destroyers and frigates. Mayport has been a home to carriers since 1954 until the Kennedy was decommissioned. (Florida Times-Union)
Carrier is Mayport top prize Apr 16, 2008
And the rhetoric could heat up today when the Navy hosts a public hearing on the Southside over the economic and environmental impact of adding warships to the existing lineup of cruisers, destroyers and frigates at Mayport. The hearing at Florida Community College at Jacksonville's Deerwood Campus is expected to draw area politicians, business leaders and retired Navy brass who will press the Navy for a flattop. (Florida Times-Union)
In celebration of the Submarine Force Birthday, THE DOLPHIN looks back at the history of SSGNs Apr 10, 2008
In late 1958, with four SSGs and four Regulus cruisers in commission, the Navy responded by moving all of the submarines and three of the cruisers to the Pacific to maintain regular deterrent patrols threatening the Soviet Far East. In particular, Submarine Squadron ONE was formed of the four SSGs at Pearl Harbor and adopted a readiness posture that put at least four missiles on station in the Western Pacific at all times. (The Dolphin, CT)
Mayport in line for creation of the 4th Fleet Apr 10, 2008
A mix of cruisers, destroyers and frigates remain at the base, located at the mouth of the St. Johns River. The Navy is expected to make a decision by year's end on whether to replace the Kennedy at Mayport with a nuclear-powered carrier, other kinds of warships, or both. (Florida Times-Union)
Report looks at impact of nuclear carrier Apr 5, 2008
Of all the options, which include the possibility of bringing a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier with or without combinations of a Marine-carrying amphibious assault ship or cruisers and destroyers, the nuclear carrier would have the greatest impact on the Mayport area. If implemented, and depending on the option chosen, the work would not be completed until between 2009 and 2014. (Florida Times-Union)
Lockheed wins $766.2M Pentagon contract Mar 29, 2008
It will also produce radios for surface ships and subsurface ships, including aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers and several amphibious vessels. This system is crucial to support information sharing and combat readiness, a must for todays warfighters, said John Mengucci, president of Mission & Combat Support Solutions for Lockheed Martins Information Systems & Global Services. (MSNBC -- Business)
New state patrol cars to show off retro design Mar 28, 2008
Winona police changed their cruisers designs from navy blue to black with white doors in December 2006. The new look was designed to increase police visibility in town, said police chief Frank Pomeroy. (Winona Daily News, MN)
America’s Naval Supremacy Slipping Mar 18, 2008
The fleet is also comprised of an array of cruisers, destroyers, frigates, attack and ballistic missile submarines, amphibious assault and sealift-capable ships, support vessels of all kinds, and a variety of special warfare craft. Sounds formidable, and in 2008 it is. (Human Events Online)
"Star Wars II": Return Of Missile Defense Mar 17, 2008
Obering's forces of good include a giant radar floating on an oil platform in the Pacific Ocean; nearly two dozen interceptor missiles in underground silos in Alaska and California; and still more interceptors on Navy cruisers. One of those blew up that out-of-control satellite a few weeks ago - the first real shootdown by a system that to date has cost $115 billion, but which most Americans don't even know exists. (CBS News)
Film shows Deep Sea Rescue Tugs in action during World War II Mar 15, 2008
The Rescue Tugs saved battleships, cruisers and destroyers after torpedoes hit them. The public has never heard about these lads, noted the fillmmaker. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Clinton in Dallas for officer's funeral Mar 1, 2008
Earlier Friday morning, a procession of police motorcycles and cruisers set out from Fair Park in Dallas to the Plano church. Traffic along the route came to a halt to make way for the procession, which inlcuded officers from from as far as Baltimore and New Orleans. (KHOU.com, TX)
Navy crew feels proud after blasting satellite Feb 24, 2008
It is one of three Aegis cruisers in the Pacific fleet with the same capability. All the modifications to the ship's weapons systems have been removed already, he said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
“It didn’t even feel real” Feb 24, 2008
Couch, whos also president of the Northwest Glacier Cruisers snowmobile club, had seen a snowmobiler drive off the same waterfall the day before and walk away unharmed. More than likely, it was the group that the Janickis spoke with before heading out Sunday morning. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Gates tells China details of satellite kill Feb 23, 2008
The Lake Erie, the first warship to shoot down a satellite, is one of three Aegis cruisers in the Pacific Fleet with the same capability. Both Lake Erie and the USS Port Royal are home-ported at Pearl Harbor. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Shooting Down the Hype Feb 23, 2008
The SM-3s, which are based on the Navy's Aegis-class cruisers, have been the most successful weapons in the multilayered missile-defense program. They have hit their targeta mock warheadin 11 of their last 12 tests. (Slate)
Missile Defense to the Rescue! Feb 22, 2008
Some of that technology is based on Navy Aegis cruisers at sea and some of that technology is land-based in California and Alaska ... Some of that technology is based on Navy Aegis cruisers at sea and some of that technology is land-based in California and Alaska. (Townhall.com)
Shooter ship is intercept standout Feb 16, 2008
There are three Aegis cruisers -- Lake Erie, Shiloh and Port Royal -- and six Aegis destroyers -- Decatur, Curtis Wilbur, McCain, Steethem, Fitzgerald and Russell -- in the Pacific Fleet that are capable of intercepting missiles, the Pacific Fleet reported. The Lake Erie, Port Royal and Russell are home-ported at Pearl Harbor. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Citing safety, U.S. orders spy satellite shot down Feb 16, 2008
The Aegis-class cruisers and destroyers have on board the world's most sophisticated radar. In 1988, an Aegis-class cruiser, the USS Vincennes, shot down an Iranian airliner over the Persian Gulf after the crew mistook it for an attacking warplane. (Globe and Mail)
High-powered team planned satellite strategy Feb 16, 2008
There are three Navy cruisers equipped with the missile. "It's a bit of an imprecise science at this point," Ham said. (MSNBC -- Technology)
U.S. to launch missile at satellite Feb 15, 2008
There are three Navy cruisers equipped with the missile. After extensive study and analysis, U.S. officials came to the conclusion that, "we're better off taking the attempt than not," Cartwright said. (MSNBC -- Race)
Heading off a toxic iceberg from space Feb 15, 2008
For the satellite intercept, three missiles one each on three different AEGIS-class Navy cruisers will be modified to reach the higher altitude. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Technology)
US warship to strike down spy satellite Feb 15, 2008
The sensors and weapons in the operation, modified from anti-aircraft defences for use as a shield against incoming missiles and installed on navy cruisers, have previously been used only in controlled tests. The Deputy National Security Adviser, James Jeffrey, said the decision was based on the fact that the satellite was carrying a substantial amount of a hazardous rocket fuel, hydrazine. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
U.S. to Shoot Down Spy Satellite Feb 15, 2008
The Pentagon said it would deploy three Aegis cruisers, one of which would fire a small missile at the satellite. The other two would act as backups. (ABC News)
Photo by: Tom MacCallum/Daily Journal Bogan Roary has framed his World War II military awards and certificate from crossing the equator on the way to military action in the Pacific Ocean. Feb 7, 2008
Before going on to the Philippines, Roary s company boarded a Personnel Assault Ship and joined the assault fleet along with battleships, aircraft carriers and cruisers. Roary landed on the third wave on the invasion of Leyte and moved inland to provide ammunition to the troops ahead of them. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
New flattop not only option Feb 7, 2008
In addition to the carrier or amphibious assault ships, the study considers the environmental and economic impact of multiple amphibious ships, adding more cruisers and destroyers, a mix of all those options plus a carrier, or nothing at all. Mayport spokesman Bill Austin said the base currently is home to 21 guided missile cruisers, destroyers and frigates, and can handle up to 45 ships. (Florida Times-Union)
Navy war game taking place Jan 23, 2008
Other ships taking part include the guided-missile cruisers USS Shiloh and Mobile Bay, and the guided-missile destroyers USS Benfold, Russell and Shoup. Previous Story. (North County Times)
