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The official publication of the Navy League of the United States
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ABOUT THE COVER
A forest of "Tall Ship" masts
almost but not quite obscures the massive hull of the aircraft carrier USS
John F. Kennedy during Operation Sail and the International Naval Review
in New York Harbor.
(Photo by Robert A. Ravitz) |
| August
2000 |
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Time for Heros By
JAMES D. HESSMAN |
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Navy League President's Message
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JOHN R. FISHER
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But Vigilance and
preparedness come first: Interview with Rep. David Vitter of the
Congressional Coast Guard Caucus.
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DAVID VITTER |
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New Navy budget plan is
insufficient to sustain a 300-ship Navy, much less the 360-ship force
level that is really needed.
Washington
Report
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GORDON I. PETERSON
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New land-attack
destroyers designed to be as Sailor friendly as the former CNO.
Also: Last Cyclone PC commissioned to replace the first; and new PEO (W)
formed.
Sea
Services
By
GORDON I. PETERSON
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Historical
Perspective By
DAVID F. WINKLER
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The
Industrial Base
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RICHARD R. BURGESS
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The Coast Guard's vice
commandant outlines the challenges and opportunities facing the nation's
most versatile sea service.
By
THOMAS H. COLLINS
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| A
Star-Spangled Spectacular
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JAMES D. HESSMAN
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| "A
War Every Day"
Speedy new boats and helicopters help,
but fiscal constraints threaten the efficacy of the Coast Guard's
"New Frontier" war on drugs.
By
PHILLIP THOMPSON
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| The
Gathering Storm
USCG Marine Safety Offices are the final
arbiters in the closing and reopening of ports affected by hurricanes.
By
EDWARD H. FEEGE JR.
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| NLUS
Endorses Deepwater, NMD, 15 CVNs, Amphibious Traid, Rebuilding of U.S.-Flag
Fleet, and Major Increase in Shipbuilding
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JAMES D. HESSMAN
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| Spotlight
On Industry
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GORDON I. PETERSON |
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