Steel Boats, Iron Men and their stories (plus a bit more)
Acting Secretary of the Navy Sean Stackley has ordered the National Ensign to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on June 27 in honor of the seven Sailors who perished onboard USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62). In ALNAV 045/17, Acting Secretary of the Navy Sean Stackley ordered the National Ensign to be flown […]
Read More Remembering the Fitzgerald SevenThe collision at sea between the USS Fitzgerald and a civilian cargo ship has caused so many people to want to do something to help. This message came from the ship’s Facebook Page on June 19, 2017. The Navy Relief Society in Yokosuka is also helping and as always, they will accept financial  donations. http://www.nmcrs.org/ […]
Read More USS Fitzgerald DDG 62 – How to help the crewIt’s Sunday morning and the sun is shining on this muggy Pennsylvania day. Even though I am far from the oceans, my heart is heavy with the knowledge that the sea has claimed some of my shipmates. In the faraway seaport of Yokosuka, a damaged vessel is now being tended to and the inquiries will […]
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