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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

Saturday, March 31, 2018

Saturday Is Old Radio Day: LIfe of Riley "Giant Easter Bunny" (1948)

Not so much about Easter, but much ado about nothing much.

Friday, March 30, 2018

Hey, Navy Ship Designers - Need Lightweight and More Protective Armor for Ships? See What the Army Has

Researchers may have started a Blast Protection Revolution according to WRAL News in Raleigh: New research from North Carolina State Univ...

Friday Film: "Coast Guard Auxiliary" (1940)

Private boat owners and civilian crews in the service of their country. So how's your Morse code and semaphore?

Monday, March 26, 2018

U. S. Navy Office of Naval Intelligence Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report 19 February - 21 March 2018 and HORN OF AFRICA/GULF OF GUINEA/ SOUTHEAST ASIA: Piracy Analysis and Warning Weekly (PAWW) Report for 15 - 21 March 2018

U. S. Navy Office of Naval Intelligence Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report 19 February - 21 March 20... by lawofsea on Scribd ...

Saturday, March 24, 2018

Saturday Is Old Radio Day: The Pacific Story "Guam New Outpost in the Pacific" (1946)

Guam, where "America's Day Begins" - strategic value

On Midrats 25 March 2018 - Episode 429: Making Sense of Natsec's Madness with Phil Ewing

Please join us at 5pm EDT on 25 March 2018 for Episode 429: Making Sense of Natsec's Madness with Phil Ewing : If you've lost lock...

Friday, March 23, 2018

So, you might never has asked, what does an older, retired gentleman (by act of Congress) do on a relatively nice Friday afternoon when rain...

Revisiting A Less Expensive Path to Growing the Navy: Great Things Come in Small Packages

Orignally posted 17 Dec 2015, but still relevant today as we discuss growing the U. S. Navy: The U.S. Navy's newly designated "fr...

Friday Film: Harbor Security - British Maunsell Forts During World War II

Homeland defense, British style, with artificial island fortresses: Background here

Monday, March 19, 2018

U. S. Navy Office of Naval Intelligence Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report 12 February - 14 March 2018 and HORN OF AFRICA/GULF OF GUINEA/ SOUTHEAST ASIA: Piracy Analysis and Warning Weekly (PAWW) Report for 8 - 14 March 2018

U. S. Navy Office of Naval Intelligence Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report 12 February - 14 March 2... by lawofsea on Scribd U. ...

Saturday, March 17, 2018

Saturday Is Old Radio Day: Now Hear This "USS Philadelphia" (1951)

On Midrats 18 March 2018: Episode 428: Battleflags, Korean Battles, and the Joys of Unexpected Archeology

Please join us at 5pm EDT on 18 March 2018 for Episode 428: Battleflags, Korean Battles, and the Joys of Unexpected Archeology : Put your...

Friday, March 16, 2018

Friday Film: "Navy Our First Line of Defense" (1935)

Monday, March 12, 2018

U. S. Navy Office of Naval Intelligence Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report 5 February - 7 March 2018 and HORN OF AFRICA/GULF OF GUINEA/ SOUTHEAST ASIA: Piracy Analysis and Warning Weekly (PAWW) Report for 1 - 7 March 2018

Of particular note this week from the WTS: ( U) MEXICO: On 1 March, the U.S. embassy in Mexico issued a travel alert for a popular tourist...

Important Strategic Input: "U.S. Navy Carriers: Strike Range Expansion Is Critical"

If you are going to influence shore based powers, you need to be able to reach out touch them if need be. This is addressed by Jerry Hendr...

Sunday, March 11, 2018

On Midrats 11 March 2018: Episode 427: Midrats March Madness ... well, mostly Navy talk

Please join us at 5pm EDT on 11 March 2018 for Episode 427: Midrats March Madness ... well, mostly Navy talk : Now that we're near the...

Saturday, March 10, 2018

Saturday Is Old Radio Day: Dimension X "The Martian Chronicles" (1950)

Friday, March 09, 2018

Friday Film: Deep Submergence Rescue System (DSRV) (1972)

Tuesday, March 06, 2018

National Energy Security: Self Inflicted Energy Wounds That Hurt Taxpayers But Benefit Speculators

Here's a little known tale of how the "environmental" crowd dips into the pocketbook of ordinary Americans while doing little ...

Monday, March 05, 2018

U. S. Navy Office of Naval Intelligence Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report 29 January - 28 February 2018 and HORN OF AFRICA/GULF OF GUINEA/ SOUTHEAST ASIA: Piracy Analysis and Warning Weekly (PAWW) Report for 22 - 28 February 2018

U. S. Navy Office of Naval Intelligence Worldwide Threat to Shipping (WTS) Report 29 January - 28 February... by lawofsea on Scribd ...

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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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