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2/27/2010 | I guess it was predictable...
I guess it was predictable on such an emotionally charged issue as this one...
I've received a couple of complaining emails from irate supporters of the 'women on submarines' issue accusing me of b ...
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2/27/2010 | The Women on Subs Issue- an overview
As you probably know, SECDEF Gates has sent a '30 day' letter to Congress, notifying them of the Navy's intent to allow women to serve on submarines.
This decision is a political matter, and I beli ...
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2/9/2010 | Past Natl Commander Gary Lee Stewart on Eternal Patrol
Gary Lee Stewart, PNC, went on Eternal Patrol Jan 31 2010 of a heart attack. He qualified aboard USS Wahoo in 1973 and was a ICC(SS) when he retired in 1985. He was 62 years old and joined USSVI in ...
Link: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/signonsandiego/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=139545352 |
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1/3/2010 | CBS '60 Minutes' to air VA Benefits program
Two wars and a recession have significantly increased the claims handled by the U.S. Dept. of Veteran's Affairs, slowing the large bureaucracy and frustrating many veterans. CBS Reporter Byron Pitts r ...
Link: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6037885n&tag=contentMain;cbsCarousel |
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12/19/2009 | 'Big Al' Konetzni looses a son...
This mornings edition of the Florida Times Union contained an Obituary for Kyle Raymond Konetzni who passed away on December 15, 2009.
In addition to his wife and children he is survived by his p ... |
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12/19/2009 | More on Konetzni loss
From Carl Schmidt, for those wishing to send their condolences to Al and Barbara Konetzni, Jr, may do so at
Vice Admiral Al Konetzni Jr. USN (Ret)
1009 Commerce Park Drive Suite 100
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12/7/2009 | A 'Black Letter" Day
In antiquity, a 'Black letter' day was an unlucky day; one to be recalled with regret. The Romans marked their unlucky days with a piece of black charcoal, and their lucky ones with white chalk.
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11/18/2009 | LAST CALL FOR TICKETS: Christening Ceremony for the USS MISSOURI (SSN 780) at Electric Boat
Last Call for tickets to the Christening Ceremony for the USS MISSOURI (SSN 780), scheduled for 5 December, starting at approx 11:00am at the Groton yard of GD/EB.
The CHRISTENING CEREMONY typicall ...
Link: http://www.sublant.navy.mil/Missouri.htm |