DOCSLIB.ORG

South Carolina  Page 18

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text

Load more

H e a lt H C a r e r e f o r M H a s N o I M pa C t o N t r IC a r e , Va B e N e f I t s 8 M ay 2 0 1 0 Historic. Southern. Cultural. Modern. Spar tan burg e South Carolina page 18 5 Déjà Vu (All Over Again) 14 Remembering USS Squalus MESOTHELIOMA You don’t have to ght this alone. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with, or died from asbestos related lung cancer or mesothelioma, we may be able to help you get monetary compensation from the asbestos companies. With over 65 years of collective experience in asbestos litigation, the professionals at Bergman Draper & Frockt welcome the chance to provide you with the highest quality representation and the individual attention you deserve. Call for information and a free consultation. The Northwest’s Leading Asbestos Litigation Firm 614 First Avenue 3rd Floor We accept cases Seattle, WA 98104 throughout the 206.957.9510 United States and 888.647.6007 Toll Free www.bergmanlegal.com Canada May 2010 Volume 89 Number 5 1 Featured 18 FRA Tod A y 18 SpartanbuRg, S.C. — HistoRiC. 2010 May SoutheRn. CulTural. ModeRn. The site of this year’s FRA and LA FRA National Conventions offers an exciting blend of Southern hospitality, historic charm and an upbeat arts scene. Visit Spartanburg this Fall. Departments 2 CommunicationS 5 NED perspective Déjà Vu (All Over Again) 12 6 SHIPMATe FoRuM 8 ON & oFF CAPITOL HILL Health Care Reform 14 HistoRy & HeRitage Remembering USS Squalus 17 MeMBERSHIP MATTeRS Warm Weather Brings Recruiting Opportunities 14 26 NewS froM the BrancheS 28 ReunionS 30 TApS 31 Looking FoR… 33 FRA MeMBER BENEFiTS 33 Paying TRibuTe 36 LA FRA NEWS Message from NP Rodham-Tuck loyAlTy, ProTection And SeRviCe on the CoveR FRA iS A CongReSSionAlly charteRed, non-pRoFiT oRgAnization In the heart of South Carolina’s Upcountry region, Advocating FoR CuRRenT And FoRMeR enliSTed MeMbeRS oF THe Spartanburg’s rich history and focus on the future u.S. nAvy, MARine CoRpS And CoAST guARd on CApiTol Hill. FoR make it a great location for FRa and La FRa mem- MoRe inFormation on THe beneFiTS oF MeMbeRSHip, pleASe viSiT bers to gather. Plan now to attend the FRa and La www.FRA.oRg oR CAll 800-FRA-1924. FRa National Conventions, September 15 18, 2010. CoMMunicationS 2 NatioNal officers/Board of directors National President Gary Blackburn, Vallejo Branch 8 National Vice President James Scarbro, Chesapeake Branch 40 Joseph L. Barnes, Navy Department Branch 181 National executive dir. May 2010 May y A Finance officer Paul Rigby, Honorary Member Read and React Eileen Murphy Junior PNP Donald Mucheck, L. Mendel Rivers Branch 50 FRA Tod Each Friday, FRA publishEs an e-mail newsletter called NewsBytes. regioNal PresideNts Subscribers to NewsBytes know that it is a great way to stay informed New england Paul Loveless, Brunswick Branch 156 between issues of FRA Today and it keeps readers up-to-date on items Northeast James R. Smith, Steel City Branch 253 found in On & Off Capitol Hill. A recorded version is also available East coast Joseph H. Palmer, Jr., Cape Fear Region by phone at 1-800-FRA-1924, ext. 112, so if you are away from your Branch 259 computer or don’t have e-mail you can listen to NewsBytes by phone. Southeast Gerald T. Brice, Chatanooga Choo Choo It’s important to have current and accurate information, so if you are Branch 187 not already subscribed to NewsBytes and would like to, please e-mail North central David Combs, Mo Kan Branch 161 South central Leo V. Vance, Space City Branch 159 [email protected] with “subscribe” in the subject line. To be sure we Southwest Michael K. Frontz, James Hunter Branch 47 mark the subscription in the correct record, please include your name West coast Charles R. McIntyre, Santa Clara Valley and member number or address. Branch 101 If you’d rather subscribe to NewsBytes through www.fra.org, then Northwest C. T. “Bud” Bessey, W. J. Bessey Branch 328 login and on the welcome page you will see the word “Profile.” Click “edit” and you’ll see an option to subscribe to NewsBytes, request a copy actiVe duty adVisory couNcil of the booklets My Personal Affairs (a guide to organizing documents) Master chief Petty officer of the Navy Rick West or Communicate With Your Elected Officials (a guide to contacting sergeant Major of the Marine corps Carlton Kent Congress) and an option to request a replacement membership card. Master chief Petty officer of the coast guard Charles Bowen On that same page you will be able to confirm your e-mail address is accurate and make any other necessary updates to your profile. reserVe adVisory couNcil If you’ve never logged into your online account before, your user- force Master chief of the Naval reserve Ronney A. Wright name is your member number (found above your address on this usMc reserve force sergeant Major Kim E. Davis magazine) and your password is your first initial of your first name, Master chief Petty officer of the coast guard reserve force followed by your last name. Jeffrey Smith NewsBytes also offers hot topic discussion questions. Once you’re logged in, please visit the “Communities” section of the site. This por- fra TODAY MagaziNe tion of the website allows shipmates the opportunity to communicate Publisher FRA and share opinions on a variety of topics. Each branch and the mem- Managing editor Eileen Murphy bers at large all have their own community. When you log in to the site contributing editor Lauren Armstrong and click the “Communities” button on the top navigation, the site rec- design and art direction ognizes which communities you should see, and automatically shows FIREBRAND, Alexandria, VA www.firebrandstudios.com you those. design director Scott Rodgerson To be notified when someone posts to the site, click “Global Production Manager Sandy Jones Preferences” where you will be offered the chance to subscribe to any communities in which you are interested. You will still see the other fra today (ISSN 0028-1409) IS PuBLISHED MoNTHLy By FRA, 125 N. WEST ST., communities available to you, but you will not receive e-mail notifica- Alexandria, VA 22314-2754. A member’S SubscriptioN is Covered By the member’S annual Dues. Periodicals Postage paid at Alexandria, VA and additional tion if someone posts to those communities. oFFICES. PublicatioN oF NoN-SPoNSoRED advertising IN FRA ToDAy DoES NoT FRA Today readers are invited to join a free teleconference on May CoNSTITuTE AN ENDoRSEMENT By THE FRA oR ITS representatives. PostMaster: seNd address chaNges to: MeMBer serVices, fra, 125 N. West st., alexaNdria, 12 at Noon, EDST to get information from Convention Chairman Va 22314-2754. FRA ToDAy IS PuBLISHED IN THE INTERESTS oF ALL CuRRENT AND FoRMER ENLISTED PERSoNNEL oF THE u.S. Navy, MARINE CoRPS, AND CoAST GuARD. Roger Mitchell and other members of the Convention Committee on ELIGIBLE NoN-MEMBERS ARE NoT ENTITLED To SuBSCRIPTIoN rates. Established the 2010 FRA and LA FRA National Conventions in Spartanburg, S.C. 1 NoVEMBER 1923. TITLE REGISTERED WITH u.S. Patent oFFICE. To participate in the free teleconference, please call 1-800-391-1709 FRA Administrative HEADquarters: 125 N. WEST ST., ALExANDRIA, VA 22314-2754 PHone: 703-683-1400, 800-FRA-1924 • FAx: 703-549-6610 • E-Mail: [email protected] and enter bridge number 444143 when prompted. www . fra . o rg VoLume 89 Number 5 Eileen Murphy is the Director of Marketing and Communications and serves as the Managing Editor of FRA Today. Please contact her at [email protected]. )*(B[T[GDG303DJH $ Actual size is 16.5 mm 189 2009 Gold Eagles Sold Out at the U.S. Mint. But you can have them TODAY for under $200! The economic crisis has sparked a huge demand for U.S. Buy More And Save More Mint Gold Eagles. Collectors, investors, dealers and the At these prices Gold Eagle Buyers will want to purchase public alike are scouring the country to obtain them. Many more than one coin. So as a bonus, in addition to getting are coming up empty-handed—but as a special offer to new one coin for $199, you may purchase 3 coins for only $195 customers you can buy these scarce 2009 Gold Eagles today each—that’s even a better deal! AND—you can buy 5 for at one of the best values in the U.S.—only $199 each! only $189 each—a truly remarkable deal! Savvy gold buyers will agree, dramatic savings like this on gold presents an You Cannot Buy This unprecedented opportunity—they will act FAST to take Coin From The Mint! full advantage. The U.S. Mint does not sell Gold Eagles to the public. You can only obtain them through an authorized distributor. Don’t Miss out! We have just accepted delivery on the last shipment of These Gold Eagles are sold out at the Mint. Our limited 2009 dated U.S. Mint Gold Eagles—the current U.S. $5 supply is selling out rapidly. Don’t miss out! Call now toll gold piece. These coins are now sold out at the mint. free 1-888-324-6498 to add these elusive Gold Eagles to Struck in one-tenth Troy ounce of 92% gold, they feature your holdings—at one of the best values anywhere! the historic image of Miss Liberty first authorized for U.S. gold coins by Teddy Roosevelt in 1907.
Recommended publications
  • SIR Branch 4 Visit to the San Francisco National Cemetery

    SIR Branch 4 Visit to the San Francisco National Cemetery

    SIR Branch 4 Visit to San Francisco National Cemetery August 23, 2012 On Thursday morning, August 23, 2012, members and guests of Sons In Retirement, Branch 4, visited the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio of San Francisco. The tour was lead by Docent Galen Dillman. All agreed that his presentation was remarkable for the insights he offered into American history through the stories of heroes and of ordinary people serving our nation. Photographs captured by SIR Master Photographer Bert Dormann. The descriptions of the graves we visited were assembled from notes taken on the tour and from further research. I am responsible for any errors or misinterpretation through any faults in my note taking or research. – Paul Rosenberg. Paul Rosenberg, Mel Lipscomb, Joan Rinde, Lloyd Rinde, ranger, Jim McCoy, Marcy McCoy, Bill Gipe, Docent Galen Dillman, Bud Sandkulla, Wayne Veatch, Shirley Lipscomb, Ken Reed, Jack Major, George Fennech. Stu Ruth, Ken Reed, Shirley Lipscomb, Bud Sandkulla, Joan Rinde, Lloyd Rinde, Jack Major, Wayne Veatch, rangers listening to Galen Dillman Page 1 of 26 SIR Branch 4 Visit to San Francisco National Cemetery August 23, 2012 Stu Ruth, Jack Major, Cynthia Lipscomb, Marcy McCoy Page 2 of 26 SIR Branch 4 Visit to San Francisco National Cemetery August 23, 2012 Boxer Hostilities Memorial ERECTED A large obelisk was By the Crew of the erected by the crew U.S.S. Oregon of the battleship In Memory of Oregon in honor of Their Shipmates four shipmates Privates killed "in defense Harry Fisher of the Legation Albert Turner during the Boxer Robert E.
  • Coast Guard Awards CIM 1560 25D(PDF)

    Coast Guard Awards CIM 1560 25D(PDF)

    Medals and Awards Manual COMDTINST M1650.25D MAY 2008 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. Commandant 1900 Half Street, S.W. United States Coast Guard Washington, DC 20593-0001 Staff Symbol: CG-12 Phone: (202) 475-5222 COMDTINST M1650.25D 5 May 2008 COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION M1625.25D Subj: MEDALS AND AWARDS MANUAL 1. PURPOSE. This Manual publishes a revision of the Medals and Awards Manual. This Manual is applicable to all active and reserve Coast Guard members and other Service members assigned to duty within the Coast Guard. 2. ACTION. Area, district, and sector commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics commands, Commander, Deployable Operations Group, commanding officers of headquarters units, and assistant commandants for directorates, Judge Advocate General, and special staff offices at Headquarters shall ensure that the provisions of this Manual are followed. Internet release is authorized. 3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. Coast Guard Medals and Awards Manual, COMDTINST M1650.25C and Coast Guard Rewards and Recognition Handbook, CG Publication 1650.37 are cancelled. 4. MAJOR CHANGES. Major changes in this revision include: clarification of Operational Distinguishing Device policy, award criteria for ribbons and medals established since the previous edition of the Manual, guidance for prior service members, clarification and expansion of administrative procedures and record retention requirements, and new and updated enclosures. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS/CONSIDERATIONS. Environmental considerations were examined in the development of this Manual and have been determined to be not applicable. 6. FORMS/REPORTS: The forms called for in this Manual are available in USCG Electronic Forms on the Standard Workstation or on the Internet: http://www.uscg.mil/forms/, CG Central at http://cgcentral.uscg.mil/, and Intranet at http://cgweb2.comdt.uscg.mil/CGFORMS/Welcome.htm.
  • Aa000343.Pdf (12.91Mb)

    Aa000343.Pdf (12.91Mb)

    COMFORT SHOE New Style! New Comfort! Haband’s LOW 99 PRICE: per pair 29Roomy new box toe and all the Dr. Scholl’s wonderful comfort your feet are used to, now with handsome new “D-Ring” MagicCling™ closure that is so easy to “touch and go.” Soft supple uppers are genuine leather with durable man-made counter, quarter & trim. Easy-on Fully padded foam-backed linings Easy-off throughout, even on collar, tongue & Magic Cling™ strap, cradle & cushion your feet. strap! Get comfort you can count on, with no buckles, laces or ties, just one simple flick of the MagicCling™ strap and you’re set! Order now! Tan Duke Habernickel, Pres. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Peckville, PA 18452 White Black Medium & Wide Widths! per pair ORDER 99 Brown FREE Postage! HERE! Imported Walking Shoes 292 for 55.40 3 for 80.75 Haband 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. 1 1 D Widths: 77⁄2 88⁄2 9 Molded heel cup Peckville, Pennsylvania 18452 1 1 NEW! 9 ⁄2 10 10 ⁄2 11 12 13 14 with latex pad COMFORT INSOLE Send ____ shoes. I enclose $_______ EEE Widths: positions foot and 1 1 purchase price plus $6.95 toward 88⁄2 9 9 ⁄2 Perforated sock and insole 1 adds extra layer 10 10 ⁄2 11 12 13 14 for breathability, postage. of cushioning GA residents FREE POSTAGE! NO EXTRA CHARGE for EEE! flexibility & add sales tax EVA heel insert for comfort 7TY–46102 WHAT WHAT HOW shock-absorption Check SIZE? WIDTH? MANY? 02 TAN TPR outsole 09 WHITE for lightweight 04 BROWN comfort 01 BLACK ® Modular System Card # _________________________________________Exp.: ______/_____ for cushioned comfort Mr./Mrs./Ms._____________________________________________________ ©2004 Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.
  • The American Legion [Volume 119, No. 4 (October 1985)]

    The American Legion [Volume 119, No. 4 (October 1985)]

    . TRIPLE TOP QUALITY! ATTENTION GENTLEMEN: Right now today some of the worst winter weather of your life is roaring in! And you can shiver and suffer and chill your way through it again like last year, or far better, you can take charge of your fate and DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! Because right now, Haband, the mail order people from Paterson, N.J., have a huge supply of the famous triple protection THREE LAYER COAT— an extremely effective all weather chill buster for city or suburban every day use, outdoor roughing it, or even windy freezing stadium use. It also makes a dandy ear coat, handsome enough for business use! * THREE LAYERS WARM!!! ® Outside, a smooth, tight woven wind and water repellent nylon taffeta shell, permanently quilted to © an EXTRA THICK Layer of deluxe polyester fiberfill insulation and Completely lined with beautiful deep soft acrylic fleece! PLUS YOU GET THESE EXTRAS! • "Windstop" Acrylic Knit Cuffs • Two Deep, Roomy Side Pockets Extra Security Inside Cargo Pocket • Full Long Protective 32-inch "Seat Warmer" Length • Big Easy Industrial type zipper • 700% NO IRON EASY CARE!! • Look it over! See it On Approval, AT HOME, NO RISK! ife Yes! We are ready right now with a huge supply to stop r J winter colcL,Why pay $90 or $100 for some lesser coat wheni^rtS-will do the trick: |3*<fl5.for this true |^HP state-of-the-art cold weather protection! jHBk HURRY! Don't let Old Man Winter push you around again this year. Push back this time, with Haband's famous THREE LAYER COAT! Use this easy order form below to tell us your choice of size and color, and we will have the coat delivered direct to your doorstep , TSXayer COAT HABAND for ME 265 North 9th Street, SIZES AVAILABLE Paterson, N.J.
  • The Alliance of Military Reunions

    The Alliance of Military Reunions

    The Alliance of Military Reunions Louis "Skip" Sander, Executive Director [email protected] – www.amr1.org – (412) 367-1376 153 Mayer Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15237 Directory of Military Reunions How to Use This List... Members are listed alphabetically within their service branch. To jump to a service branch, just click its name below. To visit a group's web site, just click its name. Groups with names in gray do not currently have a public web site. If you want to contact one of the latter, just send us an email. To learn more about a member's ship or unit, click the • to the left of its name. Air Force Army Coast Guard Marine Corps Navy Other AIR FORCE, including WWII USAAF ● 1st Computation Tech Squadron ● 3rd Air Rescue Squadron, Det. 1, Korea 1951-52 ● 6th Weather Squadron (Mobile) ● 7th Fighter Command Association WWII ● 8th Air Force Historical Society ● 9th Physiological Support Squadron ● 10th Security Police Association ● 11th Bombardment Group Association (H) ● 11th & 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadrons Joint Reunion ● 13 Jungle Air Force Veterans Association ● 15th Radio Squadron Mobile (RSM) USAFSS ● 20th Fighter Wing Association ● 34th Bomb Squadron ● 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Korat Thailand ● 39th Fighter Squadron Association ● 47th Bomb Wing Association ● 48th Communications Squadron Association ● 51st Munitions Maintenance Squadron Association ● 55th & 58th Weather Reconnaissance Squadrons ● 57th TCS/MAS/AS/WPS (Troop Carrier Squadron, Military Airlift Squadron, Airlift Squadron, Weapons Squadron) Military
  • Americanlegionvo1356amer.Pdf (9.111Mb)

    Americanlegionvo1356amer.Pdf (9.111Mb)

    Executive Dres WINTER SLACKS -|Q95* i JK_ J-^ pair GOOD LOOKING ... and WARM ! Shovel your driveway on a bitter cold morning, then drive straight to the office! Haband's impeccably tailored dress slacks do it all thanks to these great features: • The same permanent press gabardine polyester as our regular Dress Slacks. • 1 00% preshrunk cotton flannel lining throughout. Stitched in to stay put! • Two button-thru security back pockets! • Razor sharp crease and hemmed bottoms! • Extra comfortable gentlemen's full cut! • 1 00% home machine wash & dry easy care! Feel TOASTY WARM and COMFORTABLE! A quality Haband import Order today! Flannel 1 i 95* 1( 2 for 39.50 3 for .59.00 I 194 for 78. .50 I Haband 100 Fairview Ave. Prospect Park, NJ 07530 Send REGULAR WAISTS 30 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 pairs •BIG MEN'S ADD $2.50 per pair for 46 48 50 52 54 INSEAMS S( 27-28 M( 29-30) L( 31-32) XL( 33-34) of pants ) I enclose WHAT WHAT HOW 7A9.0FL SIZE? INSEAM7 MANY? c GREY purchase price D BLACK plus $2.95 E BROWN postage and J SLATE handling. Check Enclosed a VISA CARD# Name Mail Address Apt. #_ City State .Zip_ 00% Satisfaction Guaranteed or Full Refund of Purchase $ § 3 Price at Any Time! The Magazine for a Strong America Vol. 135, No. 6 December 1993 ARTICLE s VA CAN'T SURVIVE BY STANDING STILL National Commander Thiesen tells Congress that VA will have to compete under the President's health-care plan.
  • Great Lakes Naval Station

    Great Lakes Naval Station

    BUDGET DEFICIT AND DEBT CEILING STYMIE DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION IMPROVEMENTS 8 JULY 2011 NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES Page 18 Making Sailors for 100 Years 5 Dismal Pay and Benefits Outlook 14 FRA Essay Contest Results 16 Regional Convention Information MESOTHELIOMA You don’t have to ght this alone. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with, or died from asbestos related lung cancer or mesothelioma, we may be able to help you get monetary compensation from the asbestos companies. With over 65 years of collective experience in asbestos litigation, the professionals at Bergman Draper & Frockt welcome the chance to provide you with the highest quality representation and the individual attention you deserve. Call for information and a free consultation. The Northwest’s Leading Asbestos Litigation Firm 614 First Avenue 3rd Floor We accept cases Seattle, WA 98104 throughout the 206.957.9510 United States and 888.647.6007 Toll Free www.bergmanlegal.com Canada July 2011 Volume 90 Number 7 1 Featured 18 FRA TOD A Y JULY 2011 JULY 18 NAVAL StatION GREat LAKES Training Sailors before they joined the fleet was a novel concept when the seeds of Naval Station Great Lakes were planted, and training them 1,000 miles from the ocean seemed downright ridiculous to many. But 100 years after its open- ing in 1911, the Navy’s recruit training facility is thriving and producing the world’s finest Sailors. Departments 2 COMMUNIcatIONS 9 5 NED PERSPECTIVE Dismal Pay and Benefits Outlook 6 SHIPMATE FORUM 8 ON & OFF CAPITOL HILL Budget Deficit and Debt Ceiling Stymie
  • Venting Sanitary Inboard Commander's

    Venting Sanitary Inboard Commander's

    VENTING SANITARY INBOARD Issue 262, May 2016 OUR CREED: FORWARD BATTERY “To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates BASE COMMANDER who gave their lives in George Hudson pursuit of their duties 503.843.2082 while serving their [email protected] country. That their dedication, deeds, and VICE COMMANDER supreme sacrifice be a Jay Agler constant source of 503.771.1774 motivation toward greater accomplishments. SECRETARY Pledge loyalty and Bill Long patriotism to the United 503.939.4134 States of America and its Constitution.” TREASURER Mike Worden 503.708.8714 CHAPLAIN/NOMINATION COMMITTEE CHAIR CCOOMMMMAANNDDEERR’’SS LLOOGG Scott Duncan 503.667.0728 Sadly, in March and April we lost four members of our submarine family: CHIEF OF THE BOAT Bill Heagy, Joe Noecker, Dusty Knight and Pat Friauf, loving partner of Bob Arlo Gatchel Jackson. You will read their memorials in this month’s newsletter. Our 503.771.0540 condolences go out to their families, and they will be missed by their WAYS & MEANS OFFICER submarine family. Vacant On a happier note, we had a great time at our annual Submarine Birthday MEMBERSHIP CHAIR/SMALL th STORES BOSS Luncheon at the Claim Jumper Restaurant on April 9 . We had a great Dave Vrooman party, good food, and made some entertaining noise for the other patrons 503.466.0379 with our ship’s bell and submarine klaxon. We swore in our new Blueback PUBLICITY & SOCIAL CHAIR Secretary, Bill Long. We also inducted Jack Dent into the Holland Club, Gary Schultz, Jr. marking his fiftieth year of being qualified in submarines. Our outgoing 503.666.6125 Secretary, Dennis Smith, won the auction for a signed copy of the book BYLAWS CHAIR/PAST BASE Empire Rising written by Rick Campbell, a retired submarine officer.
  • The American Legion [Volume 151, No. 4 (October 2001)]

    The American Legion [Volume 151, No. 4 (October 2001)]

    Military $hmUge$ Campalgn-FlMmB Reform Mffto's the Boss? . Fit-For i EXECUTIVE SLACKS FREE 34 Postage! Heavenly fabric, new /leathered hues and still the best-fitting pants e^er created! T-C-H 4 extra inches of S-T-R-E-T-C-H! Haband 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Peckville, PA 18452 only you it's there!) {and know | Send slacks. I enclose $ purchase • price plus toward postage. Oxford-weave imparts a soft hand : FOR MAXIMUM COMFORT, and fine drape ORDER YOUR USUAL WAIST SIZE! Postage^ • Heathered colors are deep dyed, Waist: 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 rich and lustrous i *Big Men (just $3 more per pair): 46 48 50 52 54 • Fit Forever ' elastic inserts provided Inseams: S(27-28) M(29-30) L(31-32) XL(33-34) additional stretch -'^ • Machine wash & wear polyester Checl< for • Slimming flat front, dress pant i 06 Grey IHeatiier (70A) Fit- Forever Belt. 03 Navy Heather G-i-v-e-s tailored lining in the waistband f ' • Green Heather one full inch! Bonded 2 quarter top pockets, 2 back : leather. $6.95 ea. Brown Heather button-thru pockets and a handy ; Even sizes 30-54. functional watch pocket too! Fit-Forever Belts • Sturdy top-stitched belt loops Visa Smooth, reverses to 'gator look. Priced to move, too — hurry! i n Biscoverl yjlil=^ Exp.: /_ >;&m^*fiK*ille, PA 18452 City & State Zip. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed or ?;;f^'^catt|.800-543-48IOo'^ L Full Refund of Purchase Price at Any Time! 10 HOW Loud Does Money Talk? Experts Bradley A.
  • The American

    The American

    THE AMERICAN $2.50 JUNE 2003 The magazine for a strong America MILITARY “For God and Country“ since 1919 Sage ESES,, shirts White YY 9999 Berry Any for compare only at up to 44 2929$34 each! All These Colors! Sizes to 4XL! Melon New Customer offer: Less than $7.50 a shirt — OUR LOWEST PRICE EVER NEW IMPROVED STYLING for 2003! Rust •Hefty knit of soft combed cotton and no iron polyester. •Deep 3-button placket for easy on/easy off. • Neatly taped collar seam. Sage •100% Wash and Wear! •Button thru chest pocket. •Rib knit collar and cuffs. •Straight bottom with side vents to Dark Denim wear in or out. •Imported. Light Get a summer’s supply for less Blue than the cost of 1 shirt elsewhere! That’s Haband’s buying power: 4 shirts for only 29.99. Tan In stock and ready to ship direct to your doorstep. Order Now! NEW! Superb Collar detail, woven right 100% in! Light Wash and Blue Wear! GGOLFOLF shirts 99* 99* Maize for only 5 for 36.30 SSHIRTSHIRTS44 22996 for 42.85 7 for 49.30 Haband Men’s Sizes: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Peckville, PA 18452 S(34-36) M(38-40) L(42-44) XL(46-48) Send ____ shirts. I enclose $________ purchase *Big Men’s Sizes ($2 more each): price plus $4.95 toward postage. GA residents 2XL(50-52) 3XL(54-56) 4XL(58-60) add sales tax WHAT HOW Check 7T4–1HX01 SIZE? MANY? CK Sage ® 09 White Card # ___________________________Exp.: ______/_____ GK Berry Mr./Mrs./Ms.
  • Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future

    Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future

    THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES PRESS This PDF is available at http://nap.edu/11463 SHARE Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future DETAILS 592 pages | 6 x 9 | null ISBN null | DOI 10.17226/11463 AUTHORS BUY THIS BOOK Committee on Prospering in the Global Economy of the 21st Century: An Agenda for American Science and Technology, National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine FIND RELATED TITLES Visit the National Academies Press at NAP.edu and login or register to get: – Access to free PDF downloads of thousands of scientific reports – 10% off the price of print titles – Email or social media notifications of new titles related to your interests – Special offers and discounts Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the National Academies Press. (Request Permission) Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future RISING ABOVE THE GATHERING Energizing and STORM Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future Committee on Prospering in the Global Economy of the 21st Century: An Agenda for American Science and Technology Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy Copyright National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES PRESS • 500 Fifth Street, N.W. • Washington, DC 20001 NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Govern- ing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineer- ing, and the Institute of Medicine.
  • GNM Silent Killers.Qxd:Layout 1

    GNM Silent Killers.Qxd:Layout 1

    “A truly engrossing chronicle.” Clive Cussler JAMES P. DELGADO SILENT KILLERS SUBMARINES AND UNDERWATER WARFARE FOREWORD BY CLIVE CUSSLER © Osprey Publishing • www.ospreypublishing.com © Osprey Publishing • www.ospreypublishing.com SUBMARINES AND UNDERWATER WARFARE JAMES P. DELGADO With a foreword by Clive Cussler © Osprey Publishing • www.ospreypublishing.com CONTENTS Foreword 6 Author’s Note 7 Introduction: Into the Deep 11 Chapter 1 Beginnings 19 Chapter 2 “Sub Marine Explorers”: Would-be Warriors 31 Chapter 3 Uncivil Warriors 45 Chapter 4 Missing Links 61 Chapter 5 Later 19th Century Submarines 73 Chapter 6 Transition to a New Century 91 Chapter 7 Early 20th Century Submariness 107 Chapter 8 World War I 123 Chapter 9 Submarines Between the Wars 143 Chapter 10 World War II: the Success of the Submarine 161 Chapter 11 Postwar Innovations: the Rise of Atomic Power 189 Chapter 12 The Ultimate Deterrent: the Role of the 207 Submarine in the Modern Era Chapter 13 Memorializing the Submarine 219 Notes 239 Sources & Select Bibliography 248 Index 260 © Osprey Publishing • www.ospreypublishing.com FOREWORD rom the beginning of recorded history the inhabitants of the earth have had a Fgreat fascination with what exists under the waters of lakes, rivers, and the vast seas. They also have maintained a great fear of the unknown and very few wished to actually go under the surface. In the not too distant past, they had a morbid fear and were deeply frightened of what they might find. Only three out of one hundred old-time sailors could swim because they had no love of water.