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The Day of Reckoning

Navy League President's Message

By JACK M. KENNEDY

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"Customer Service Second to None"

Interview with Vice Adm. George P. Nanos, Jr., Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command.

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Frequent Dangers, An Uncomfortable Reality

DON leaders testify on "posture" of today's sea services, voice concern about readiness and acquisition problems.

By EDGAR L. PRINA

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Navy Moves Forward on Regionalization of Shore Activities

Sea Services - Streamlining to provide resources for other budget accounts. Also: New personnel initiatives, and greater flexibility in IDTCs.

By RICHARD R. BURGESS

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Raytheon's JSOW Hammers Targets in Iraq

Industrial Base - A powerful message for Saddam Hussein. Also: NNS begins design of CVN 77, and new Outrider, Super Hornet successes.

By RICHARD R. BURGESS

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U.S. Shipbuilders: The Tide Begins to Turn

Navy budget reductions lead to mergers, consolidations - and new ways of doing business.

By LOREN B. THOMPSON

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The Revolution in Business Affairs: A Sea Change in Defense Procurement

The building of the 21st-century fleet requires a new approach to doing business, and a new Navy/industry partnership.

By OTTO KREISHER

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"Make Your Customer Successful"

Interview with Peter B. Teets, president and chief operating officer of Lockheed Martin Corporation.

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The Force of Choice for Maritime Operations

Adm. Paul Reason's Atlantic Fleet seeks greater speed, operational flexibility in future missions.

By TOM PHILPOTT

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"Good People and the Right Number of Ships"

CINCPACFLT Clemins sees recruiting, retention, and force structure as the greatest needs in the world's largest AOR.

By MICHAEL A. LILLY

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The Acquisition of Combat Success

Marine Corps Systems Command focuses on the "world's most sophisticated weapons system"-a U.S. Marine.

By ARTHUR P. BRILL, JR.

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The Once and Future Alliance

NATO turns 50-and looks to the future.

By WILLIAM G. SMITH

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NAVAIR Responds to Acquisition Changes

Two-way street with contractors and consolidated test programs lead to big savings, expedited procurements.

By JOHN M. DONNELLY

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Ship's Library

New section - read the review and purchase the book quickly and easily - in association with Amazon.com.

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