http://www.cal-moaa.org/blog Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:03:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en FOOTNOTE.COM AND NATIONAL ARCHIVES RELEASE COLLECTION 08 Feb 2010 Footnote.com has announced a new addition to its Vietnam War Collection: Army Photos and Unit Service Awards. As you may know Footnote.com is usually a subscription service but the company is making its Vietnam War collection free for the month of February. ... http://www.cal-moaa.org/blog/2010/03/10/new-vietnam-war-collection/ COAST GUARD CUTTER WAESCHE ARRIVES IN ALAMEDA ALAMEDA, CA (KGO) -- The newest addition to the Coast Guard's fleet arrived at its new home in Alameda Sunday. Officials say the Coast Guard Cutter Waesche is one of the most technologically advanced vessels of its kind. The 418-foot ship has cutting-edge sensors, ... http://www.cal-moaa.org/blog/2010/03/06/2373/ COMPANIES PROVIDE 10% TO 20% DISCOUNTS TO VETERANS ... http://www.cal-moaa.org/blog/2010/03/06/military-discounts/ 'HOW FAR" How far is it from the Alamo to Baghdad? What is this? A geography quiz? No, just the tweaking of events that brought to mind that I am writing this on the 23rd of February and the anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo. Yes, ... http://www.cal-moaa.org/blog/2010/03/06/geography-quiz/ UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY MEN'S GLEE CLUB San Francisco Bay Area Sunday March 14 - Friday March 19, 2010 Sunday March 14, 2010 10:00 AM Stanford University Chapel/Guest Choir at Morning Worship Service/Open to all/No tickets required. Monday March 15, 2010 7:30 PM In Concert at Grace Cathedral/1100 California Street/San Francisco, CA 94108/Tickets available for ... http://www.cal-moaa.org/blog/2010/03/06/performance-schedule/ SENATOR PROVIDES CONTACT INFORMATION Dear Mr. Dunn: Thank you for taking the time to write and share your views with me. Your comments will help me continue to represent you and other Californians to the best of my ability. Be assured that I will keep your views in mind as ... http://www.cal-moaa.org/blog/2010/03/06/senators-response/ A MOMENT WITH PADRE JEFF The couple were first time attendees in our Sunday morning worship which three of us retired military chaplains conduct in a retirement center for military persons. Both were well past the half century mark. They both looked in good health and carried themselves ... http://www.cal-moaa.org/blog/2010/03/06/human-sacrifice/ WE HAD BETTER ASK THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FIRST by Fred Edwards March 5, 2010 -- The dispute about don’t ask, don’t tell (DADT) is creating more questions than answers. The first questions concern a statement by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates: "We have a degree of latitude within the existing law to ... http://www.cal-moaa.org/blog/2010/03/06/dont-ask-dont-tell/ Dear Bud Lichtenstern, Bud, please share this with the MOAA community. It is a paid internship in the Military Aftermarket group. The position reports to me. I'd like someone with prior service. Please highlight that the person must be a current college student. Semper fidelis, Ted ---------------------------------------- Hamilton Sundstrand Internship ... http://www.cal-moaa.org/blog/2010/02/24/an-exciting-opportunity-from-ted-bonanno/ FROM A YOUNG NAVY LT ABOARD CARL VINSON The port call to Mayport, FL is delayed, at least. Carl Vinson will remain in the vicinity of Joint Operating Area Haiti (JOA-H) until further notice. I'll reiterate - not the benign trip around the horn I was expecting. ... http://www.cal-moaa.org/blog/2010/02/21/haiti-operations/