tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28088135132116624292024-10-04T20:58:07.549-05:00This web page is dedicated to the preservation of maritime history. Take a look at the options listed here and support those Navy musueums by visiting them with your school or family. Have a great Navy day!Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.comBlogger567125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-59797826069164745932013-12-24T00:47:00.001-06:002013-12-24T00:47:45.383-06:00<a href="http://www.stripes.com/korean-war-medal-of-honor-recipient-rudy-hernandez-dies-1.258884#.UrkuC00nQEA.blogger">Korean War Medal of Honor recipient Rudy Hernandez dies - Stripes - Independent U.S. military news from Iraq, Afghanistan and bases worldwide</a>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-57391805097257275442013-12-23T08:33:00.001-06:002013-12-23T08:33:19.869-06:00<a href="http://cdrsalamander.blogspot.com/2013/12/tai-chi-in-south-china-sea.html?spref=bl">CDR Salamander: Tai Chi in the South China Sea</a>: Via HdV , a nice infographic from Stratfor to start your nood'l nood'l'n this AM.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIYJTfaz1UJHaAUkexCzklrtRfuAmAWKJRGJEzlgxjrCafLhJFiV1Te0V-U3XN7bJHG9AwTKAiXiTe_2Rd1aqgqjn60dAnOsvF4SFJsgggXLDC1OA51JJxu2ST5Ja4aRvLjCVL3G97mIlf/s1600/BcF5fkSCQAAm5tG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" vglnk_1387809123051="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIYJTfaz1UJHaAUkexCzklrtRfuAmAWKJRGJEzlgxjrCafLhJFiV1Te0V-U3XN7bJHG9AwTKAiXiTe_2Rd1aqgqjn60dAnOsvF4SFJsgggXLDC1OA51JJxu2ST5Ja4aRvLjCVL3G97mIlf/s640/BcF5fkSCQAAm5tG.jpg" /></a>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-28638795813006470062013-12-09T22:20:00.003-06:002013-12-09T22:20:20.644-06:00<a href="http://nationalinterest.org/commentary/tom-ricks-cant-sink-the-aircraft-carrier-9531#.UqaWeX12HFE.blogger">Commentary: Tom Ricks Can't Sink the Aircraft Carrier | The National Interest</a>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-46651691519337816352013-12-09T22:20:00.001-06:002013-12-09T22:20:01.398-06:00<a href="http://nationalinterest.org/commentary/tom-ricks-cant-sink-the-aircraft-carrier-9531#.UqaWaHf0Aco.blogger">Commentary: Tom Ricks Can't Sink the Aircraft Carrier | The National Interest</a>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-50077308318578017872013-12-09T08:25:00.001-06:002013-12-09T08:25:01.242-06:00<a href="http://www.stripes.com/news/us/rough-ride-for-us-russia-copter-deal-1.256489#.UqXStlYiluE.blogger">Rough ride for US-Russia copter deal - U.S. - Stripes</a>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-67583990354422013172013-12-08T12:48:00.001-06:002013-12-08T12:48:59.741-06:00<a href="http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/ginniegraham/ginnie-graham-pearl-harbor-survivor-arles-cole-of-tulsa-shares/article_4fbf62c2-d59e-5160-80bb-23120a0ca2df.html#.UqS_FLhAYDg.blogger">Ginnie Graham: Pearl Harbor survivor Arles Cole of Tulsa shares his story - Tulsa World: Columnist Ginnie Graham</a>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-54743898500055321492013-11-21T06:06:00.001-06:002013-11-21T06:06:16.441-06:00<a href="http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123371214#.Uo33NK0fw4M.blogger">Thunderbirds honor fallen pilot with dedication of restored F-105 replica</a>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-68270826831195451262013-11-20T20:24:00.001-06:002013-11-20T20:24:37.784-06:00<a href="http://www.stripes.com/news/uss-nimitz-not-needed-for-storm-relief-will-head-home-to-washington-1.253672#.Uo1u36QkcZM.blogger">USS Nimitz, not needed for storm relief, will head home to Washington - News - Stripes</a>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-7065180465763089422013-11-17T17:04:00.001-06:002013-11-17T17:04:07.696-06:00<a href="http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=77666#.UolLY-WmVg8.blogger">Navy Official Details Aid Moving to Philippines</a>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-86603629540621710482013-11-17T13:24:00.001-06:002013-11-17T13:24:36.010-06:00<a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/nov/16/delta-force-marine-awarded-navy-cross-fight-cia-an/#.UokX4VS-B-4.blogger">Delta Force Marine awarded Navy Cross for fight at CIA annex in Benghazi - Washington Times</a><br /> <br /> The <a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/navy/">Navy</a> provided a statement to The Times:<br /> “Yes, a <a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/navy/">Navy</a> Cross was approved, but due to security and privacy concerns no further information can be provided at this time. It is not unusual for certain awards not to be publicized, and details of the circumstances and actions that justified the award to be withheld. Per DoD regulations, this information will not be released if it could potentially lead to a compromise of national security, or potentially create undue risk to the security and privacy of the awardee and his/her family.”<br /> <br /> <br /> Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-70170779867187688592013-11-11T18:33:00.001-06:002013-11-11T18:33:30.879-06:00<a href="http://blogs.militarytimes.com/scoopdeck/2013/03/27/exclusive-video-former-sailor-writes-out-afghan-casualties-names-from-memory/#.UoF3UJGZpMk.blogger">The Scoop Deck » Exclusive video: Former sailor writes out Afghan casualties’ names from memory</a>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-89840009480768576702013-11-10T23:14:00.001-06:002013-11-10T23:14:48.496-06:00<a href="http://defensetech.org/2013/11/07/uss-gerald-r-ford-carrier-set-for-friday-chistening/#.UoBnv-Genfc.blogger">USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Set for Saturday Christening | Defense Tech</a><br /> <br /> <img alt="Ford carrier 2" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-21755" height="275" scale="0" src="http://images.defensetech.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Ford-carrier-2-490x275.jpg" width="490" />Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-39751303559489745122013-11-10T23:02:00.001-06:002013-11-10T23:02:51.783-06:00<a href="http://defensetech.org/2013/11/04/navy-weighs-possible-upgrade-to-advanced-super-hornet/#.UoBk9QBEa_I.blogger">Navy Weighs Possible Upgrade to Advanced Super Hornet | Defense Tech</a>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-15139204915108457752013-11-01T22:04:00.001-05:002013-11-01T22:04:28.802-05:00<a href="http://www.stripes.com/news/air-force/j-robinson-risner-fighter-pilot-and-leader-of-hanoi-hilton-prisoners-dies-at-88-1.250397#.UnRrtH697qE.blogger">J. Robinson Risner, fighter pilot and leader of Hanoi Hilton prisoners, dies at 88 - Air Force - Stripes</a>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-33933261556950216252013-10-29T22:34:00.001-05:002013-10-29T22:34:35.405-05:00<a href="http://theaviationist.com/2013/08/20/truman-rg-03/#.UnB-Q42lvws.blogger">Super cool video shows approach, landing and parking onboard the USS Truman aircraft carrier</a>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-70352834126594326752013-10-29T21:30:00.001-05:002013-10-29T21:30:51.441-05:00<a href="http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=77322#.UnBvJbAiauM.blogger">First Zumwalt Class Destroyer Launched</a>&nbsp;- Wharf Rat says - wow.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.navy.mil/view_image.asp?id=164139" title="The Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer DDG 1000 is floated out of dry dock at the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works shipyard."><img alt="The Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer DDG 1000 is floated out of dry dock at the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works shipyard." height="425" src="http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/thumbnails/thumb_131028-O-ZZ999-103.JPG" style="border: 1px solid black; margin-top: 5px;" width="640" /></a>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-79498595541837035042013-10-22T22:11:00.001-05:002013-10-22T22:11:38.661-05:00<a href="http://blogs.militarytimes.com/scoopdeck/2013/10/22/first-supercarrier-goes-for-cheap/#.Umc-XuDU5HA.blogger">The Scoop Deck » First supercarrier goes for cheap</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://blogs.militarytimes.com/scoopdeck/files/2013/10/Forrestal.jpg"><img alt="Forrestal" class=" wp-image-14283" height="316" src="http://blogs.militarytimes.com/scoopdeck/files/2013/10/Forrestal.jpg" width="400" /></a>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-71683360217965905432013-10-10T23:16:00.001-05:002013-10-10T23:16:33.664-05:00<a href="http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/hms-duncan-commissioned-at-portsmouth-final-type-45-destroyer-joins-fleet/#.Uld7bz_4HR0.blogger">HMS Duncan Is the Sixth, and Last, Type 45 Destroyer | Defense Media Network</a><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="HMS Duncan" class="attachment-full-width-featured-img wp-post-image" height="320" src="http://dmn.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/HMS-Duncan-720x900.jpg" width="256" /></div>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-86746978577498099882013-09-18T23:57:00.001-05:002013-09-18T23:57:07.465-05:00<a href="http://www.military.com/daily-news/2013/09/17/captain-to-receive-moh-after-controversial-delay.html#.UjqEG5ORQ8E.blogger">Captain to Receive MoH after Controversial Delay | Military.com</a>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-19734939588788325132013-08-11T09:58:00.001-05:002013-08-11T09:58:39.320-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/AFHxhQEhCWg?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>US Gator Navy | Military.com<a href="http://www.military.com/video/forces/navy/us-gator-navy/1519283194001/">http://www.military.com/video/forces/navy/us-gator-navy/1519283194001/</a>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-38645006035251154732013-08-11T09:52:00.001-05:002013-08-11T09:52:38.237-05:00<a href="http://www.military.com/daily-news/2013/08/11/airman-killed-in-helo-crash-was-afghan-rescue-hero.html#.UgelKvAS8SA.blogger">Airman Killed in Helo Crash Was Afghan Rescue Hero | Military.com</a><br /> <br /> <div align="center"><img alt="H60 rescue" src="http://images.military.com/media/news/equipment/h60_helo_pickup-ts300.jpg" title="H60 rescue" /></div>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-51578436022012809012013-08-08T00:58:00.001-05:002013-08-08T00:58:29.961-05:00<a href="http://www.stripes.com/news/navy/uss-ponce-stays-afloat-in-unique-role-as-forward-staging-base-1.233134#.UgMzMsCyGF0.blogger">USS Ponce stays afloat in unique role as forward staging base - Navy - Stripes</a><br /> <br /> <div align="center"><img src="http://www.stripes.com/polopoly_fs/1.233137.1375290577!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/large_article/image.jpg" title="Helicopters sit on the deck of the USS Ponce during a large-scale international mine countermeasures exercise May 20 in the Persian Gulf. The Ponce was reclassified from an amphibious landing transport dock to an interim afloat forward staging base for the U.S. Navys 5th Fleet. Hendrick Simoes/Stars and Stripes" /></div>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-63034709653604638952013-08-08T00:57:00.001-05:002013-08-08T00:57:42.492-05:00<a href="http://www.stripes.com/news/navy/uss-ponce-stays-afloat-in-unique-role-as-forward-staging-base-1.233134#.UgMzMsCyGF0.blogger">USS Ponce stays afloat in unique role as forward staging base - Navy - Stripes</a><br /> <br /> <div align="center"><img src="http://www.stripes.com/polopoly_fs/1.233137.1375290577!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/large_article/image.jpg" title="Helicopters sit on the deck of the USS Ponce during a large-scale international mine countermeasures exercise May 20 in the Persian Gulf. The Ponce was reclassified from an amphibious landing transport dock to an interim afloat forward staging base for the U.S. Navys 5th Fleet. Hendrick Simoes/Stars and Stripes" /></div>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-56934444816951890002013-08-07T22:40:00.001-05:002013-08-07T22:40:42.023-05:00<a href="http://blogs.militarytimes.com/scoopdeck/2013/08/06/japan-introduces-largest-warship-since-wwii-still-not-a-carrier/#.UgMTJ25ZSdE.blogger">The Scoop Deck » Japan introduces its largest warship since WWII, still not a carrier</a><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blogs.militarytimes.com/scoopdeck/files/2013/08/AP612861590698.jpg"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-13880" height="329" src="http://blogs.militarytimes.com/scoopdeck/files/2013/08/AP612861590698.jpg" width="512" /></a></div>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808813513211662429.post-26856100442687779522013-08-07T03:32:00.001-05:002013-08-07T03:32:41.133-05:00<a href="http://www.stripes.com/news/the-painstaking-effort-to-recover-millions-of-burned-military-service-records-1.233869#.UgIGI35aQMI.blogger">The painstaking effort to recover millions of burned military service records - News - Stripes</a>Wharf Rathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058349335389084549noreply@blogger.com0