O'Brien: 'It Was a Huge Play' Nov 20, 2009
He kinds of reminds me way back when of Chet Moeller who we had at Navy in those days. He never takes a false first-step, he's always headed in the right direction. (StateFans.com)
* World News Quick Take Nov 20, 2009
The former navy veteran, who was trained at Qingdao Naval Academy, served on the British escort carrier HMS Searcher when it took part in the D-Day landings in Normandy on June 6, 1944, it said. HONG KONG Ritual sex trucker charged. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Dr. Henry Harsch, 88, Atlanta psychologist Nov 20, 2009
In 1942, Dr. Harsch volunteered for the Navy. He was tapped for the naval aviation officer's training program to study engineering at the University of Oklahoma. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Missile Defense Director Moves to End Test Glitches Nov 20, 2009
The general in charge of the Pentagon's faltering effort to develop a system for defending the United States against ballistic missile attack said yesterday that he has ordered a thorough review of all ground equipment used in testing and appointed a senior Navy officer to oversee future test preparations. The moves by Air Force Lt. Gen. Henry A. "Trey" Obering III follow failed attempts in December and February to launch interceptor rockets in tests of the fledgling system. (Yahoo News -- Missile Defense System)
Roger D. Nelson Nov 19, 2009
He graduated from Chetek High School in 1940 and joined the U.S. Navy during World War II. He attended Marquette University and graduated from California State University at San Jose, Calif. He was commissioned ensign and served as a Navy pilot earning the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Purple Heart and the Navy Unit Commendation ... After retiring from the Navy he was a commercial pilot for several years. (Chetek Alert, WI)
AIR FORCE - Dolphins to Locate Mines Nov 19, 2009
Dolphins fly to New Caledonia with Hickam C-17 crew. " According to statistics, nickel mining and the fishing industry are the two main sources of commerce in New Caledonia. The Reserve crew took the first leg of the trip and passed the next leg onto the Hickam AFB based active-duty crew so one squadron wouldn't have to absorb the costs involved. Twelve minefields were constructed by the Australians during World War II to prevent enemy access to the New Caledonia ports where American troops were... (DOD DefenseLINK)
Castillo's bid to unseat Baird gets backing from Christian right Nov 19, 2009
Castillo, an Olympia financial consultant, is the former chief of staff for the Washington House Republican Caucus and a Navy veteran. He worked for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor and as deputy assistant secretary at the Department of Veterans Affairs in the George W. Bush administration. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Veterans Bill Marquadt (from left) and Charlie Harris, and Harris daughter Jo Van Ort watch the Livingston School Veterans Day program Nov. 11. The two veterans were honored guests. (Photo by Sara Loven) Nov 19, 2009
Park County s oldest Marine Corps veteran meant to join the Navy. The summer after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, Charlie Harris, then a teacher in Ohio, and his brother went to the Navy recruiters to enlist ... He was educated at Navy, Air Force and Army schools. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Daily television guide Nov 19, 2009
A US Navy fighter pilot is shot down and captured during the Vietnam War. Christian Bale. (Boston Globe)
Opinion: 'Miracle on Hudson'? Really? Nov 19, 2009
Was it really a 'Miracle on the Hudson. Was it really a 'Miracle on the Hudson. (CNN)
Johnson should be coach of year Nov 19, 2009
Paul Johnson, Georgia Tech: When Johnson was hired by the Yellow Jackets before the 2008 season, he was told his so-called flex-bone triple-option offense wouldnt fly in the ACC. Nice gimmick for Division I-AA. Sure, it helped Navy back to respectability ... He was in charge when Navy defeated Notre Dame in 2007, ending a 43-game losing streak against the Fighting Irish. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hicks' plan for Rangers includes Ryan, Staubach Nov 19, 2009
He added that he played outfield at Navy and hit. 420 his sophomore season. (ESPN -- Baseball)
34 comments Nov 19, 2009
HUMAN EVENTS columnist has been published on topics including the U.S. Navy, Civil War battles, Vietnam War ideology, the Reagan Presidency, and the Rebirth of Conservatism, 1968-1988. More of his articles can be found at. (Human Events Online)
Muslim Suffers Bruised Ego in Fort Hood Tragedy Nov 19, 2009
In the aftermath of the Tailhook scandal, for example, two Navy officers were reprimanded and reassigned after putting up a sign with the words of a nursery rhyme altered to include a vulgar sexual reference to liberal congresswoman Patricia Schroeder. But a Muslim Army doctor can go around a military installation somberly advocating the beheading of infidels, and the girls running the military treat him like he's Nicole Kidman and they're press junket reporters. (Human Events Online)
Is the NSA spying on U.S. Internet traffic? Nov 19, 2009
" The late delivery of documents The first hiccup in the trial occurred when the prosecution failed to deliver information the defense had requested weeks ago from the government about Hamdan's "participation" in Operation Sandman, allegedly a program to maintain discipline at Guant;namo but that was suspected to include "enhanced interrogation techniques" such as sleep deprivation. Judge Keith Allred, a Navy captain, had ordered the prosecution to provide the documents to the defense, but they... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Time to revisit firearms policies on military posts Nov 19, 2009
The Klinton policy caused the US NAVY sailors to have empty M-14 s on the deck of the U.S.S. Cole. Whic could have exploded that boat at 6-700yds. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Elgin School celebrates our veterans Nov 19, 2009
The guest speaker, retired U.S Navy veteran Lee Vellom, spoke of his experiences serving on nuclear submarines during the Cold War ... Later, he joined the Navy and became a photographers mate. (Nogales International, AZ)
Lesson from foiled pirate attack on Maersk Alabama? Fire back. Nov 19, 2009
Monday's thwarted pirate attack on the Maersk Alabama was the first time a large cargo ship with an armed security team were able to repel an attack, according to US Navy commanders ... William Gortney, who commands the Pacific region for the US Navy ... Of those, 257 pirates have been turned over for prosecution, of which 46 were found guilty, 23 were released for lack of evidence, and 11 were killed during operations at sea, according to Navy data. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Alelo Opens Office in Hampton Roads Nov 19, 2009
With local personnel stationed in the new location, Alelo will provide more consistent contact with its expanding range of customers in the Virginia area including the Joint Forces Command, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, and the Marine Corps. VMASC is a multi-disciplinary, collaborative enterprise center of the Old Dominion University Research Foundation that works to advance the development and applications of modeling, simulation, and visualization as enterprise decision-making tools to... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Men Without Fear Nov 19, 2009
I also was very turned off of Navy men in college (apologies to anyone who is Navy) they didnt give a great representation at all. Been Thru It All. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Veteran's Day Celebration at Green Elementary! Nov 19, 2009
Will trying the 9/11 terrorists in a court in New York make the United States safer. Not safer and will encourage more attacks. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Fallen Warriors earn praise of Marine peers Nov 19, 2009
Yesterday the latest casualties of the war in Afghanistan nine Marines and one Navy corpsman killed in combat during the fourth deployment of the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment were remembered in a ceremony at the Windward Oahu base ... " Torres said the last time she talked with her son, he "was very happy" because he had just been promoted to corporal just five days before he was killed. KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY Killed during the Afghanistan deployment of the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Robert Edens Nov 19, 2009
Mr. Edens was a U.S. Navy veteran, firefighter and car enthusiast. He partnered in Lodi Insulation, owned and operated Machine Parts and Service and practiced law in Los Angeles, Stockton and Lodi. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Sailor says he put sex worker in 'lock down' Nov 19, 2009
A US Navy serviceman accused of raping a Sydney sex worker says he put her in a "lock down" and told her he was going to finish after she called time on their tryst. But after she pushed him away he did not force himself on her, only demanded his money back, a Downing Centre District Court jury has been told. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
UP FOR AIR: Are you a Muffin or a Rocky? Nov 19, 2009
I am sure, having had my fill of U.S. Navy red tape in an earlier life, that even if they tried to get the cannons silenced, it would take at least a decade to even be considered. In fact, I can see the paperwork getting shuffled around like a deck of cards with the good old Navy as the dealer. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Coach Niumatalolo Not Looking to Leave Navy Nov 19, 2009
At 8-3, Navy is once again rolling and there definitely will be programs interested in inquiring about the services of their head coach Ken Niumatalolo ... When asked if Navy fans should get nervous when they see other schools firing coaches, Niumatalolo didnt hesitate to put their minds at ease ... So instead of wondering what other jobs may be out there, how will Navys head coach spend the bye week. (GoMidshipmen.com)
Men's Swimmers Lead Mid-Major Poll, Women Seventh Nov 19, 2009
-- The Navy men's swimming and diving team is ranked first in the initial College Swim Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) / CollegeSwimming ... In addition to its No. 1 ranking among mid-major programs, the Navy men's team also received one vote in the overall national ranking as compiled by the CSCAA. ... The inaugural women's poll of the season has the Navy women's team in a tie for sixth place with Eastern Michigan. (Patriotleague.com)
Navy finds lax behavior aboard sub in collision Nov 19, 2009
The crew of a U.S. submarine made dozens of errors before the vessel collided with an American warship in the Persian Gulf, an accident that exposed lax leaders who tolerated sleeping, slouching and a radio room rigged with music speakers, a Navy review found. Navy investigators placed blame for the March collision on the submarine's "ineffective and negligent command leadership," including what they called a lack of standards and failure to adequately prepare for navigating the busy Strait of... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
McCain wants defense review Nov 19, 2009
Defense Secretary and the Air Force, Army and Navy declined to comment on USA TODAY's findings or the reaction from Congress ... The "interplay between high-level military leaders and the defense industry ... threatens the integrity of the defense acquisition system," Webb, a Marine veteran and former secretary of the Navy, said in a statement. (USA Today)
‘We are FMTV’ more than just a saying for workers Nov 19, 2009
Those same trucks workers produce day in and day out at more than 40 a day helped to save the life of their son, who serves in the U.S. Navy Special Boat Team, along with countless others. It was pretty exciting, Donna Clay said of the plant s role in her son, Matt Collins , service in Iraq. (Sealy News, TX)
Army Offensive Puzzles Unsolved Nov 19, 2009
But I also think it's proper to suggest things could use a tweak, and could really use a jolt to compete with Navy. Because for now, it's hard to see how Army can stay with the Mids at all. (ArmySports.com)
Readers pick ultimate Bulldogs fan! Nov 19, 2009
Johnson was recruiting 1 star players while he was at Navy now he is getting 3 and 4 star players at GT. You are ignorant when it comes to recruiting. You should do some research before you post something and make yourself look like an idiot. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Medal of Honor winner Jared Monti remembered as Raynham pays heartfelt tribute Nov 19, 2009
Among those recognized were World War II Army veteran Harold Lundberg, 84, and his son Steve Lundberg, 50, a Navy veteran; retired Navy Lt. Commander James Mulvihill, who served on eight battleships between 1947 and 1979; members of the Navy Reserve Unit in Newport, R. I. and soldiers from the 772nd, including Jonathan O Brien, 23, a 2004 Bridgewater-Raynham graduate. After the ceremony, students browsed over a display of photographs of Jared Monti as a young boy. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
'Complacency' led to US sub crash Nov 19, 2009
US Navy investigators have placed the blame for a March 2009 collision in the Gulf on "ineffective and negligent" leadership of the submarine involved. Fifteen sailors were injured when the nuclear-powered USS Hartford collided with the USS New Orleans, a navy ship ... The report was obtained by the Navy Times newspaper under a Freedom of Information Act request. (BBC News -- Americas)
CJCS - Chairman Honors Teachers Nov 19, 2009
Susan S. Morris, Department of Defense Education Activity Teacher of the Year for 2010, holds still as Pentagon Channel reporter Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Kristina Moore applies a microphone at the Pentagon, Nov. 17, 2009. DoD photo by Gerry J. Gilmore (Click photo for screen-resolution image); available. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Barron County Dispatch Log Nov 19, 2009
Was wearing a dark navy uniform and driving an older Ford Crown Victoria. -Sunday, Nov. 15. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Attacked Again Nov 19, 2009
Navy SEAL sharpshooters freed Phillips while killing three pirates in a daring nighttime attack ... A U.S. Navy P-3 surveillance aircraft "is monitoring Maersk Alabama and has good voice communication with the vessel," said Lt. Nathan Christensen, the Bahrain-based spokesman for the 5th Fleet. (Fox News)
Charlie Weis Press Conference Transcript - Connecticut Game Preview (Nov. 17) Nov 18, 2009
We got down 14-0 against Navy, and the game's shortened and you are getting less possessions ... We were very disappointed to lose the Navy game at home. (Und.com)
5 reasons Paul Johnson isnt going to Notre Dame Nov 18, 2009
One difference: Paul Johnson proved he could win at Navy. Charlie Weis proved he can lose to Navy ... Finally, thanks and props go to Georgia Southern and Navy for giving him a chance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
James Lascara: Leading From The Front Nov 18, 2009
From Navy Sports Information. Navy swimmer James Lascara ... By Justin KischefskyNavy Assistant Sports Information Director. (Patriotleague.com)
US congressman defends 'savage religion' comment Nov 18, 2009
Donald Manzullo told WREX-TV in Rockford, Illinois, that alleged terrorists imprisoned at the U.S. Navy base are "really, really mean people whose job it is to kill people, driven by some savage religion.". The Republican lawmaker confirmed Tuesday those words were his. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Navy ends work at site of Port Royal grounding Nov 18, 2009
The Navy has halted additional coral stabilization and rubble removal at the site where the USS Port Royal ran aground in February, the U.S. Pacific Fleet announced yesterday. The work was suspended because of high surf this summer, with a commitment from the Navy to reassess after the high surf season ... "This, combined with Mother Nature's work during the summer months, has convinced the experts and us in the Navy that the best course is to let the environmentally impacted area continue to... (Honolulu Advertiser)
'Bows finish off Utah St. in four Nov 18, 2009
Bows finish off Utah St. in four - Hawaii Warrior Beat - The Honolulu Advertiser. View our photo galleries of all University of Hawaii sports. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Missile Defense Director Moves to End Test Glitches Nov 18, 2009
The general in charge of the Pentagon's faltering effort to develop a system for defending the United States against ballistic missile attack said yesterday that he has ordered a thorough review of all ground equipment used in testing and appointed a senior Navy officer to oversee future test preparations. The moves by Air Force Lt. Gen. Henry A. "Trey" Obering III follow failed attempts in December and February to launch interceptor rockets in tests of the fledgling system. (Yahoo News -- Missile Defense System)
* N Korea softens tone ahead of visit Nov 18, 2009
The North said the Souths navy staged a premeditated provocation. It entirely depends on the attitude of the South Korean authorities whether or not inter-Korean relations continue to deteriorate, the Korean Central News Agency quoted the Rodong Sinmun as saying. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Pirates again attack US-flagged Maersk Alabama Nov 18, 2009
Navy SEAL sharpshooters freed Phillips while killing three pirates in a daring nighttime attack. Cmdr. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Notre Dame eighth-graders get to know area veterans Nov 18, 2009
He was in the Navy from 1951-1955 ... His favorite thing when he was in the Navy was being on the destroyer and visiting some places over there like France and Italy ... Gehweiler served in the Iraq War and in the Navy from 2002-2008. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Palin says Newsweek cover is 'sexist' Nov 18, 2009
BY navy on 11/17/2009 at 13:35Great combination of brains, common sense, and humility. Three things that DC is severely lacking. (TheHill.com)
Somali pirates free Spanish boat Nov 18, 2009
The case took on greater urgency after the Spanish navy captured two pirates and took them to Spain to face trial - prompting threats from the remaining pirates to kill the Alakrana's crew ... Negotiations over the ship were complicated by the capture of two of the alleged pirates by the Spanish navy just days after the Alakrana was hijacked, the BBC's Steve Kingstone reports from Madrid. (BBC News -- Europe)
Cook's Corner The power of the atom Nov 18, 2009
It was more than 30 years ago when I enlisted in the Navy as a nuclear submarine engineer. I was specifically trained to operate the nuclear power plant in the aft section (thats the back part for you landlubbers) of the sub. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
A veteran's tale: Johnson proud to have served county Nov 17, 2009
His father fought in France during World War I; two brothers served in the Army and two in the Navy. "Truthfully, with my dad in the Marines and my four brothers serving, I wanted to go into the Air Force, so that we had every branch covered," he said. (Altivista Journal, VA)
275 veterans treated to night of thanks Nov 17, 2009
Markway, who served with the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946, never expected the recognition that events like Operation Bugle Boy shine on veterans, but said it is long overdue. When I came home you just came home, he recalled. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Sending soldiers reminders of home Nov 17, 2009
Her husband, Richard, has spent months aboard a ship during his deployments with the United States Navy and she said he's always enjoyed receiving packages from home. "Even things that may seem insignificant to us is just a piece of home to them," she said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Tim makes home visits on Project Runway Nov 17, 2009
If it did, it would rip open a portal in the fashion time-space continuum, from which Ripley, Trinity, Buffy, and Pris would emerge, swathed in Old Navy clearance items and raging with fury from having been publicly exposed in such pedestrian gear. Or so the legend goes. (MSNBC -- News)
Portland couple celebrates 70 years today Nov 17, 2009
"The Schmids may not have visited any exotic locales to celebrate their marriage, but they shared a great interest in traveling, and managed to squeeze in trips whenever they could."We've seen a lot of country -- I've been in all 50 states," Herbert said, noting much of their travel experience came during his 30-month stint in the Navy starting in July 1943.After the war and several years where Herbert worked as an electrician, the couple moved back home to Portland, where Herbert and his father... (Fulton Sun, MO)
Wounded Navy SEAL on top of world Nov 17, 2009
Even Navy SEAL Elliott Miller's closest supporters weren't sure whether he could hoof it to the top of the tallest building in the Americas. But there he was at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, emerging into the morning light on the 103rd floor of Chicago's Willis Tower. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Georgia Tech-Clemson rematch could be a classic Nov 17, 2009
His work at Navy speaks for itself. I ve read that he enjoys the quality of life in Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jim Axel, 75: A voice from TV's ‘era of quality' Nov 17, 2009
At 17, he enlisted in the Navy. After an honorable discharge, a friend told him he had a voice for radio. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Master chefs of the sea Nov 17, 2009
Navy food has historically been nothing too flash but the modern-day sailor expects more. HMAS Toowoomba's cooks won the Silver Platter award for best catering in the fleet. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Border czar coming full circle He came to San Diego in 1993 as a little-known civil lawyer from Los Angeles, selected by a graduate-school friend who happened to be ... Nov 17, 2009
Eventually, Bersin was able to cut a deal with the Navy to house some inmates in the brig at what was then known as Miramar Naval Air Station. Two weeks after the plan began, several inmates rioted and set fire to the brig, ending the experiment. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Religious War Our Secular President Ignores Nov 17, 2009
HUMAN EVENTS columnist has been published on topics including the U.S. Navy, Civil War battles, Vietnam War ideology, the Reagan Presidency, and the Rebirth of Conservatism, 1968-1988. More of his articles can be found at. (Human Events Online)
AP: NKorea Vows to Defend Itself After Sea Clash Nov 17, 2009
Some 30 North Korean sailors are believed to have been killed and a North Korean vessel was sunk in the 1999 naval battle, while no South Koreans were killed, according to the South Korean navy ... The navy believes that a considerable number of North Korean sailors died. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Navy: Missing plane wreckage found off Texas coast Nov 17, 2009
The U.S. Navy says wreckage of a training plane has been found off the Texas coast nearly three weeks after it went missing. But Lt. Brett Dawson said Monday that officials won't know whether the body of 29-year-old Houston native Lt. John Joseph Houston is on the aircraft until diving conditions improve. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Ceremony at Memorial Honors Cossey Brothers Nov 17, 2009
Henry U. Cossey entered the Navy in May, 1944, and served until January, 1946 ... R. Eugene Cossey, 1927-1999, entered the Navy in March, 1945, and served until June, 1946, in NTC, USS and ABSD- 6. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Vet Shrinks That 'Get it' Get Sacked Nov 17, 2009
But instead of being praised for preventing what might have been another Fort Hood massacre, Manion was fired by the contractor that hired him, NiteLines Kuhana LLC. A spokeswoman for the firm says it let Manion go at the Navy s behest. The Navy declined to comment on this story. (The American Conservative)
