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Navy League of the United States

An Officer's Duty

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By GEORGE F. WILL

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One Absolute Truth

Navy League President's Message

By JOHN R. FISHER

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The U.S. Coast Guard: A Unique Instrument of U.S. National Security

The Coast Guard commandant sets forth his service's maritime security roles as vital components to U.S. national security. 

By JAMES M. LOY

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Johnson: "A Naval Century"

Washington Report  

CNO says that coalition warfare will be the reality of the next century. Also: Kosovo after-action analysis and the case for Vieques. 

By GORDON I. PETERSON

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O'Kane Commissioned; Lassen Christened; Multin, Chafee Selected as DDG Names

Sea Services  

DDGs and a sealift ship honor a pantheon of Navy and Air Force heroes, and a former SECNAV. Also: MSC marks its 50th year. 

By RICHARD R. BURGESS

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Bell-Boeing Osprey Begins OPEVAL Phase

Industrial Base  

The Marine Corps and Air Force put Osprey through a final exam. Also: Raytheon's SM-3 completes first flight. 

By RICHARD R. BURGESS

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China's Navy Today

The PLA Navy is acquiring capabilities to enable it to perform a broader strategic mission during the 21st century.

By BRAD KAPLAN

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The AIP Alternative

Air-independent propulsion systems are giving modern diesel-electric submarines greater submerged endurance.

By DON WALSH

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Singapore an Important Link in U.S. Navy Forward Presence

Singapore's support of U.S. Navy logistics requirements assists in the U.S. Pacific Fleet's forward presence in Southwest Asia.

By L. EDGAR PRINA

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One Year Later: The U.K. Strategic Defence Review

A look at the Royal Navy one year into a restructuring that is touching every aspect of British joint and maritime forces.

By T.D. KILVERT-JONES

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A New Course for the Panama Canal

The Panama Canal's navigation systems are upgraded to serve future maritime-transportation needs.

By JAMES VINCENT CARROLL

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An Active and Acceptable Presence

The U.S. Coast Guard, an ideal force to foster international maritime cooperation, serves as a model for foreign navies and coast guards.

By T.D. KILVERT-JONES

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Battle of Hauraki Gulf

Eleven teams view to challenge New Zealand for the America's Cup in a race that encompasses all the elements inherent in sea power.

By GERARD M. FARRELL

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Ship's Library 

NLUS National Scholarship Foundation

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