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"All That is Noble in the American Character"

Larson Wins 1999 Burke Leadership Award

By JAMES D. HESSMAN

3

Plain Language and Global Realities

Navy League President's Message

By JOHN R. FISHER

7

"Today's Navy and Marine Corps "Always There When the Nation Calls"

Interview with Secretary of the Navy Richard Danzig--after one year in office, his views, goals, and priorities. 

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Senator Snowe Sets Fast Pace for Key Senate Subcommittee

Washington Report  

Voices "grave concern" over risks posed by a smaller U.S. fleet. Also: Marine Corps Commandant salutes WestPac Marines. 

By GORDON I. PETERSON

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LMSR Red Cloud Christened at NASSCO

Sea Services  

Fourth Watson-class T-AKR named for Army MOH winner. Also; Navy reaffirms need for Vieques range. 

By RICHARD R. BURGESS

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A Revolution in  Strike Warfare

The Super Hornet strike fighter and a new family of precision weapons are increasing carrier air power by a factor of ten.

By JOHN B. NATHMAN

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Today, Tomorrow, and After Next

Special report: A selected overview of high-priority Navy ship and aircraft acquisition programs.

By SCOTT C. TRUVER

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"An Institution Without Peer"

U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. John R. Ryan outlines his program to ready the Academy for the 21st century.

By JENNIFER M. PRICE

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