SEAPOWER Magazine The Official Publication of the Navy League of the United States VOL. 49, NUMBER 6 June 2006

COVER STORY
Service members who find themselves in dire financial straits from so-called “payday loans” face the double whammy of potentially having their security clearances revoked or denied as a result. Service officials and, in many cases, state regulators and legislators are now rallying to combat what they see as predatory lending operations that target members of the military. They also are spreading the word that help is available through the services for personnel facing financial difficulties.
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FEATURES

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Growth is Essential to Our Future
By john a. panneton

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Navy Eyes ‘Floating Beach’ Concept to Facilitate Sea Basing
By matt hilburn

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Center Serves as Hub for Ship Design Innovations, Innovators
By richard r. burgess

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Recommendations May Bring Genuine Reform to Beleaguered FEMA
By eileen sullivan

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Interview: Dr. Delores M. Etter
Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition
BY RICHARD C. BARNARD

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Navy, Researchers Eye Anti-Torpedo Torpedo
BY RICHARD R. BURGESS

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In My Own Words
BY CAPT. LARRY WADE, MASTER, TRAINING SHIP STATE OF MAINE

SPECIAL REPORT: CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

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Corporate Membership Directory Introduction

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Navy League Corporate Membership Directory

DEPARTMENTS

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President's Message

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Editor's Note

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Letters

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Corrections

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Washington Report: Lawmakers push to accelerate Coast Guard Deepwater program

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Program Snapshot

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Historical Perspective

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Ship's Library

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Navy League News

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Council Digest