Happy Saint Patrick’s Day
Erin go bragh! Mister Mac
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Submarines : Documentary on the Submarine Wars of the Cold War (Full Documentary)
If you ever lived on one, this will make you homesick. If you never lived on one, it might make you jealous. In the beginning scenes one of my colleagues Mark Keef is featured in a submarine missile launch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj6VaV6-d6Y Enjoy Mister Mac
Read More Submarines : Documentary on the Submarine Wars of the Cold War (Full Documentary)War in the Pacific – February 1945
The war in the Pacific was raging at full force in February of 1945. The battles in the Philippines were brutal and costly for the warriors and the people who lived there. Iwo Jima was about to be invaded costing the lives of many brave American Marines and Japanese defenders. Back home, citizens were still […]
Read More War in the Pacific – February 1945Polaris to Poseidon – 1966 United States Navy Submarine & Missile Documentary
As theleansubmariner approaches 500 posts, I thought it fitting to post another great video of the boats that made up much of my career as well as others in the early days of nuclear Cold War submarines. The 41 for Freedom boats represented a large part of a concerted effort to offer a countermeasure to […]
Read More Polaris to Poseidon – 1966 United States Navy Submarine & Missile DocumentaryContinuous Learning – It’s a Navy Thing
When I am not writing about submarines, I am normally busy with my day job which is helping the companies I work with to better understand continuous improvement or “lean thinking”. While one is solely vocational in nature and the other is purely avocational both share the same basic roots: Continuous Learning. As a young boy, I was […]
Read More Continuous Learning – It’s a Navy ThingTake ‘Er Down – Submarine Video from the 50’s
Some great shots of older submarine life. Some awesome shots of a Regulus Missile shot from the Tunney. From Wikipedia: Communist aggression in Korea placed new demands on the resources of the Navy and led to Tunny’s being placed in commission, in reserve, on 28 February 1952. She saw no service at this time, […]
Read More Take ‘Er Down – Submarine Video from the 50’sDid it matter? Undersea Patrols on Christmas Day
Did it matter? A few weeks ago on one of the Holy Loch themed Facebook pages, a few of us were reminiscing about the old days and all of the patrols that were made during the Cold War. Someone reflected how successful the system was but a member of the site (who self-identified as an […]
Read More Did it matter? Undersea Patrols on Christmas DayA Bob “Dex” Armstrong Christmas
In 2014, we said goodbye to Dex Armstrong. In his honor, I am reposting one of his most memorable Christmas Stories. Its hard to believe four years have already gone by. This picture comes from the web site: http://www.olgoat.com/substuff/abr.htm Mister Mac A “Heartfelt Merry Christmas” From Robert “Dex” Armstrong, and his loyal Sidekick Adrian Stuke.. […]
Read More A Bob “Dex” Armstrong ChristmasDecember 10 – The Loss of the First Sealion
The attack at Pearl Harbor was barely finished when the predicted attacks in the Philippines began. In order for the Japanese empire to complete their planned establishment of a Greater East Asia Co-prosperity Sphere, the Philippines would have to be “liberated” from the American’s influence. A casual study of that part of the world shows […]
Read More December 10 – The Loss of the First SealionTaffy 3 – Courage Beyond Measure
Originally posted on theleansubmariner:
? In the annals of US Naval history, there are a number of instances that demonstrate the courage and determination of a committed group of dedicated officers and men. The one that stands out most in many people’s opinions is the battle which occurred on October 25th 1994. On this day,…
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