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"We must be ready to dare all for our country. For history does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. We must acquire proficiency in defense and display stamina in purpose." - President Eisenhower, First Inaugural Address

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Turkey v. Russia: Turks Defend Their Airspace

Reuters report "Turkey downs Russian warplane near Syria border, Moscow denies airspace violation" . Hurryiet report: Turkish...

Monday, November 23, 2015

U.S. Navy Office of Naval Intelligence: Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report 19 October - 18 November 2015

From the U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Intelligence: WORLDWIDE: Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report 19 October - 18 November 2015 ...

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Saturday Is Old Time Radio Day: Fibber McGee and Molly "The War is Not Almost Over" (1943)

A small look at America during on a full war footing:

On Midrats 22 November 2015 - Episode 307: Our Own Private Petard - Procurement & Strategy with Robert Farley

Please join us at 5pm on 22 November 2015 for Midrats Episode 307: Our Own Private Petard - Procurement & Strategy with Robert Farley ...

Friday, November 20, 2015

Friday Film: Night Engagement off Empress Augusta Bay

1 - 2 November 1943

Thursday, November 19, 2015

The Danger of Ignoring Opinions Which Challenge Your World View

It's probably absurd for a small time blogger like me to link to the mighty Instapundit, but this Ed Driscoll post is important "Sh...

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Disaster Prep Wednesday: Increasing Your Situational Awareness

All of us are concerned about terrorist activity - though the risks of such an act affecting you or anyone you know are remarkably slim. ...

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Fighting ISIS: "War on IS needs 'boots on ground': US air force secretary"

Channeling Fehrenbach ? "War on IS needs 'boots on ground': US air force secretary" : "Air power is extremely i...

Saturday Is Old Radio Day: Dimension X - "Report on the Barnhouse Effect"

1950's SciFi radio was so good. Here's a little show based on a Kurt Vonnegut short story as part of the Dimension X series - w...

On Midrats 15 Nov 2015 - Episode 306: Author Claude Berube on his next book: Syren's Song

Please join us at 5 pm EST on 15 November 2015 for Midrats Episode 306: Author Claude Berube on his next book: Syren's Song This Su...

Friday, November 13, 2015

Friday Fun Film: Learning to Fly the Hellcat

I think things are more complicated today.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Thanks

To all who have served our country, thanks. UPDATE: Here's U.S. Army training video featuring some tactics against tunnels. So, a...

Monday, November 09, 2015

U.S. Office of Naval Intelligence Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report 5 October - 4 November 2015

ONI's unclassified Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report covering 5 October - 4 November 2015: T The Worldwide Threat to Shipping ...

Saturday, November 07, 2015

On Midrats 8 Nov 2015 - Episode 305: "Fall Free For All"

Please join us on Sunday, 8 Nov 2015 at 5pm EST (U.S.) for Midrats Episode 305: Fall Free For All It is that time of the year ... time f...

Saturday Is Old Radio Day: Jack Benny "Money Ain't Everything" (1936)

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone, and Eddie Anderson (Rochester) Ah, The Jack Benny Show : The Jack Benny Program, starring Jack Benny, is...

Friday, November 06, 2015

Friday Fun Films: "The Wise Little Hen" a/k/a the "The Little Red Hen" and "I, Pencil"

Everyone one wants to share in the profits of hard work, just not in the hard work itself. Now, if the pig and Donald Duck had something ...

Wednesday, November 04, 2015

Disaster Prep Wednesday: Preparing for Winter

As the calendar rolls over to November, and with The Old Farmer's Almanac predicting colder weather than usual in some areas (see also ...

Tuesday, November 03, 2015

A Random Thought on the South China Sea Artificial Islands

Sure, U.S. Navy Freedom of Navigation jaunts are fun and exciting - see the pre-first FONOP message from Admiral Swift, PACFLT, in this Navy...

Monday, November 02, 2015

More Navy Needed for European Waters says EuroCom Boss

Stars and Stripes report European Command Chief Seeks Stronger Navy Presence in Europe : U.S. European Command boss Gen. Philip Breedlo...

Saturday, October 31, 2015

Saturday Is Old Radio Day: "Lights Out" - "The Cat Wife" with Boris Karloff

Lights Out : Lights Out is an American old-time radio program devoted mostly to horror and the supernatural. Created by Wyllis Cooper...

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About EagleSpeak

Mark Tempest: The main focus of this blog is maritime security. Other matters may appear. I am a retired attorney and a retired Navy Reserve Captain (Surface Warfare). Opinions expressed herein are my own. Sometimes I have the experience to back them up. Your opinions may vary. Don't panic. Feel free to disagree, that's what free speech is all about. Nothing contained herein should be confused as me giving legal advice to anyone. If you are confused, welcome to the club. All mistakes herein are my fault. I have sufficient academic credentials to be dangerous to myself and to others.Comment moderation is at my discretion, so your comments may never appear. You can start your own blog for free and comment there all you want. I enjoy a healthy debate, but not arguing with trolls. If you can't comment without using intemperate language, go someplace else., Under the header: A MH-60S Sea Hawk, of HSC-6 conducts a vertical replenishment with USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean.(U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Timothy Meyer)

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