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History,Connectivity,and Commentary: “Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.”- Buddha. But, "Always speak softly, and carry a big stick." Theodore Roosevelt

Sunday, November 11, 2012

In Reverse order: The Ugly, The Bad, and The Good, news of the week.

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Iowa Vet "Mac" loving the flag and the ship Photo Derek Cross   Petraeus, looking in the rear view mirror. First the ...
Sunday, August 12, 2012

Let's always speak softly people, and carry a "Big Stick."

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USS Iowa Container ship unloading at Port of Los Angeles Photo LA Times The past few weeks the focus has been nautical as I have b...
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Sunday, July 29, 2012

Recommended Reads for a Summer day

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Crossroads, What path to take? " Image Crossroads (C) by www.martin-liebermann.de" http://www.martin-liebermann.de/ I hav...
Sunday, July 8, 2012

A Love Affair

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Iowa #1 turret I have a confession to make. I have fallen in love, deeply and overjoyed every time I am with her. I can't wait t...
Wednesday, June 20, 2012

USS Iowa: Progress Report

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Iowa in San Pedro Volunteers on Iowa Today I was privileged to spend the day on board the USS Iowa with dozens of motivated volunt...
Sunday, June 10, 2012

This week, the "Transit of the USS Iowa", matched the "Transit of Venus", for a once in a lifetime event

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USS Iowa's Transit to Home Iowa, courtesy of Port of LA photo This week saw two events take place that will only happen once...
Sunday, June 3, 2012

Battleships: America's Symbol of Becoming a Great Power

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USS Iowa, passing Golden Gate, 2012 History has recorded the rise of empires that spanned continents, but it took the rise of naval po...
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U.S. Army Vietnam veteran,who came home, and had a 30 year career in global logistics. After the turn of the century, re-purposed myself by obtaining an advanced degree in history. My current quest is to spend the rest of my life connecting the next generations to a future worth creating, by understanding the past. Currently I am a history professor with University of Phoenix, a contributor to USNI Naval History blog and Contributing Analysis at Wikistrat:The Next Generation in Geopolitical Strategy
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