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U.S. Military Site Guide
A guide to US Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy and Marine - Includes
information
on enlistment, bases, testing and links to related sites.
All Hands - U.S.
Navy Monthly Magazine
There are a lot of great articles to read on this Website and the
magazine archives
section goes all the way back to the 1920s.
Bluenose II
Preservation Trust
The Bluenose was the undefeated winner and holder of the
"International Fishermen's
Trophy." Bluenose
II is a full size replica of this famous vessel. The Website
contains
the history of the ship, her races, photographs, and a nautical store.
Chief
Cook's Home Port
Net Nanny, as her friends like to call her is a Navy Chief, Police
Officer and a good
friend. Her pages are warm and friendly and evoke a kinder and gentler
past. Check
out her links to 50's
Websites on her Bio
Page.
Coast Guard
Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA)
The CPOA was organized to "encourage fidelity and integrity to the
Service, better
understanding and fellowship, to advance the best interests of all
enlisted personnel
of the Coast Guard, and to extend all possible relief to their widows
and children.
The
USS Constitution (Old Ironsides)
The official site for U.S. Navy's most famous wooden warship. Loads of
history
and photos - a great Website for Old Salts and young mariners.
S.S. Edmund
Fitzgerald Online
I have been interested in the history of this ship ever since I first
heard the song by
Gordon
Lightfoot.
Favorite
Submarine Websites
This is my list of submarine related web-sites that I enjoy and visit
most often.
The
Flagship
Navy News and articles from the Norfolk/Hampton Roads area.
Fleet Reserve
Association (FRA)
The official organization for active duty and retired Navy Enlisted
personnel.
James K.
Polk SSBN 645 (My First
Boomer)
Greg has put up a very nice tribute to the USS James K Polk. I served on
board Polk
from 1976 to 1980. The Website contains history and a comprehensive
listing of former
crewmembers with email addresses.
International
Chief Petty Officers Association (ICPOA)
There is no official U.S. Navy CPO Association Website, however this
page
maintained by the Goat
Locker more than fills that role. The "Goat
Locker"
is a wonderful visit for Old Chiefs, sailors and civilians
and is one of my very
favorite sites.
Mariner's
Museum - Collections
The Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Virginia contains one the best
maritime
collections in the world. The Website contains a research library and a
museum shop.
Mary Rose
- Portsmouth
A blockbuster site from Great Britain. The world's only remaining 16th
century
warship - constructed in 1510, she was a favorite of King Henry VIII.
Mystic
Seaport Nautical Museum
I visited the old seaport many times when I was a youngster in Rhode
Island.
This Website brings back some fond memories of those days.
(This is the non-flash version - there is
also a flash version of the site.)
U.S.
Navy Fact File
Virtual information for every class and type of ship in the U. S. Navy.
U.S.
Navy Historical Center
Historical look at our Navy's history with old and rare photographs.
This is another
MUST-SEE Website for nautical history buffs.
United
States Navy News Service
Current Navy news and archives.
U. S. Navy Official
Website
The Official site of the United States Naval Service is a great place to
visit - There
is always something new to see. Great informational Website with loads
of links
and photos.
The Navy Times
On-Line
Naval and Military articles of interest (Some articles are subscriber
only.)
Royal Australian
Navy
The Official site of our shipmates from "Down Under."
Educational and informative,
with a nice photo archive section.
Royal
Canadian Navy
Official Navy Site of our Northern Neighbors - This Website is available
in both
English and French.
Royal
Navy (Great Britain)
The official Naval Website for the British Navy is a MUST-SEE!
Absolutely one of
the best designed military sites on the Web.
Russian
Navy Page (Official)
Well designed Website with a very comprehensive and complete history of
the
Russian Navy.
TRICARE -
Military Health System
Department of Defense website with the latest information and updates on
the
uniformed health care system.
The
Vasa Museum
The Vasa was a 17th century
Man of war carrying 64 guns. The Ship was built for
King Gustavus Adolphus. She sailed on her maiden voyage in 1628 and
promptly
sank because of a top-heavy design.
Veterans Association
(VA)
Lots of great information can be found on this Website concerning
military veteran's
benefits and compensation - includes contact information.
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