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The official publication of the
Navy League of the United States
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| December 1998 |
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Navy League President's Message
By JACK M.
KENNEDY |
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Interview with Adm. Joseph A. Prueher,
commander in chief, U.S. Pacific Command—his views on the challenges of maintaining
forward presence in an AOR covering 100 million square miles. |
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Omnibus appropriations package adds $8.5
billion for defense. Also: Murtha leads charge to reform military retirement system; and
several changes in Navy secretariat.
By GORDON
I. PETERSON |
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Theater ballistic-missile defense is one
step closer to reality. Also: New Navy commands established in Charleston and Bremerton;
and Navy medicine scores breakthrough with DNA malaria vaccine.
By RICHARD
R. BURGESS |
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The MV-22B Osprey proves itself as a
heavy-load hauler. Also: First firing for the Evolved SeaSparrow; and Ingalls to build the
two largest U.S. cruise ships.
By RICHARD
R. BURGESS |
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VSE’s management of Navy
ship-transfer program is a privatization success story, helps allies, and generates big
savings for taxpayers.
By OTTO
KREISHER |
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Navy’s International Programs Office
supports a spectrum of initiatives that promote U.S./allied operational compatibility.
By STEPHEN
W. WALSH |
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The U.K.’s "Maneuverist
Approach" to naval/military operations shifts the strategic focus from continental
wars to littoral conflicts in which maritime forces have a pivotal role.
By TIM
KILVERT-JONES |
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ALSO
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A Lifetime of Public Service: God speed, John Glenn!
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