Friday Film: "U.S. Naval Test Pilot School" (1959)

U.S. Navy Office of Naval Intelligence Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report, 24 April to 22 May 2024

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Memorial Day Films: "Trial by Fire" (1973) and "I Relieve Your, Sir" (1975)

Two films involving accidents resulting the deaths of sailors and incredible displays of courage. A reminder that every day at sea is full of danger demanding well trained people and constant vigilence. This weekend is a time to remember all who have died in service to their country.

U.S. Navy Office of Naval Intelligence Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report, 17 April to 15 May 2024

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Saturday Is Old Radio Day - "They Came to a River" Hallmark Playhouse (1950)

Friday Films- Mine Warfare

U.S. Navy Office of Naval Intelligence Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report, 10 April to 8 May 2024

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Mothers Day - Jack Benny Show 1938

Saturday Is Old Radio Day - "The Thin Man - The Adventure of the Passionate Palooka" (1948)

Friday Film: WWII Aerial Convoy Protection "RAF Coastal Command (1944)"

U.S. Navy Office of Naval Intelligence Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report, 3 April to 1 May 2024

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Saturday Is Old Radio Day - Box 13 "Actor's Alibi" (1948)

Next Generation Force Protection Boats

New wave of patrol and security craft as reported at WorkBoat:

The days of creating patrol boats by outfitting general-use motorboats and fishing trawlers with machine guns and obsolete naval weapons are long gone. That was World War II.

Jump ahead 80 years, and patrol boats have evolved into platforms that have the latest navigation, communications, and propulsion systems while being designed and built with highly efficient hulls that move easily and rapidly through the water and can carry out multiple missions in locations across the globe.

Three cases in point: MetalCraft Marine is building 65 patrol boats that will mostly operate in foreign waters; a high-speed 35-footer from Moose Boats that’s outfitted with fire-fighting systems; and Inventech Marine Solutions’ 40' patrol boat for a sheriff’s department in Florida, which hits 72 mph.

Friday Films - Fighting Kamikaze Attacks "The Fleet that Came to Stay (1945)" "Death Awaits - Kamikaze in Color" (2001)

If you think people are expendable and the people involved think dying is an honor, then you get suicide planes, suicide vest wearers, and the like.

U.S. Navy Office of Naval Intelligence Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report, 27 March to 24 April 2024

Referenced MARAD advisory here

U.S.-flagged commercial vessels operating in these areas are advised to remain as far as possible from Yemen’s coastline without compromising navigational safety. Crewmembers should be especially vigilant when at anchor, operating in restricted maneuvering conditions, loitering, or proceeding at slow speeds.

U.S.-flagged commercial vessels should coordinate voyage planning with U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping (NCAGS) and consider their recommendations and guidance whenever possible. NAVCENT NCAGS stands a 24-hour watch and has the latest information on the current maritime security threats and the operational environment in this region.

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Friday Films: ASROC Weapon System Introduction (1963) and the "Saggy Aggy" Takes a Shot (1962)

Stand off antisubmarine system. Stand off being important in certain cases.

U.S. Navy Office of Naval Intelligence Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report, 20 March to 17 April 2024

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Saturday Is Old Radio Day - Abbot & Costello "Costello the Air Hero" (1946)

Friday Films; Navy Shipboard Firefighting Training - Old School 1960 and Today's Boot Camp and Beyond

Every U.S. Navy sailor should have firefighting training. Every single one.

U.S. Navy Office of Naval Intelligence Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report, 13 March to 10 April 2024

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