India retires Cold War spy MiGs The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced it will retire its entire fleet of MiG 25s, Cold War-era spyplanes, previously shrouded in secrecy. A spokesman said the last of the IAF's surviving MiG-25s will be phased out of service in May. "It will be a nostalgic...

See: http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/defense/index.jsp?plckController=Blog&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog%3a27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post%3a744e0176-e492-4514-b57e-3db280045051 If this leads to a viable operational UCAV,...

RAMN turned 11 years old on June 13th. Only regret is not to have made it moderated as the cross posted junk has been a pain to deal with. -- ACC USN ret NKX BIKF NAB CV-63 NIR

This is another quite interesting view from a few years ago I found on this subject: http://globalsecurity.org/military/library/report/1992/MAR.htm Jacek

When did baseball caps become part of the Naval Uniform, both officially and unofficially? I have seen photos circa 1940 of Army Air Corps line mechanics wearing something similar. There are newsreels from 1942 showing ADM Halsey in a ballcap with a rather large bill. I've seen photos and...

Iran Won't Give Up Nuclear Program Under Western Pressure But Agrees To Talks... www.huffingtonpost.com/2006/06/03/iran-wont-give-up-nuclea_n_22150.html Whose War? (Israel's war): http://www.amconmag.com/03_24_03/cover.html

This link will lead to a test of the mark-48 torpedo on a old destroyer by the Ausys. This is a must see. http://www.vetsoutreach.com/GNey/Mark48/ Have fun.

I'm just about ready to add weapons to a Hasagawa 1/72 F/A-18F (decal option taken will be VFA-2), and would like to do a war-at-sea load. Besides the two AIM-9X and two AIM-120s that came with the kit, what weapons would be suitable for a mixed war-at-sea load? I'm thinking 2x HARM, and 2x...

Future naval officers launch Marine Corps EFV from USS Cleveland http://www.dcmilitary.com/navy/trident/11_24/local_news/43103-1.html {EXCERPT} U.S. Naval Academy Trident, MD More than 30 midshipmen, who embarked aboard USS Cleveland (LPD 7) last month helped launch the Marine Corps' newest weapon...

I just acquired a WW-II Wobble pump(D-2) and would like to make a handle for it--can anyone steer me to a picture of one WITH HANDLE ? I have already broached an 8" length of 3/4 SQ aluminum to fit the shaft---I'd just like to make it similar to an original pump handle. Thanx Jerry

http://www.washtimes.com/national/20060309-114328-4490r_page2.htm Taiwanese arms Taiwan is moving ahead with plans to buy U.S. P-3 anti-submarine aircraft and upgraded Patriot PAC-3 anti-missile systems as part of a compromise over its long-stalled special defense spending package. Asian diplomats...

Hello, I am the daughter of a 100% disabled Vietnam veteran. His story of coping has inspired me to research how other veterans cope not just with their disability, but with their lives. In conjunction with Old Dominion University, I am currently seeking volunteers to participate in our research...

"It's Boeing's latest artist's conception of the U.S. Navy's proposed F/A-XX replacement for the F/A-18E/F, notionally needed on carrier decks around 2025. It's described as "6th generation", but quite what that means I'm not sure - expect that it's tailless for all-aspect broadband stealth, like...

U.S. Middle East policy motivated by pro-Israel lobby: http://www.itszone.co.uk/zone0/viewtopic.php?t=49800 http://nomorewarforisrael.blogspot.com

War Images, Free Archive Available The American War Image Archive is currently under expansion. The Memorial Day Poetry file is continually updated. To obtain the archived images install the secure access software at URL: http://members.aol.com/forvets/library.htm Upon accessing The War...

desiarnez- Most Iraqis support the American presence as the price they must pay to get rid of the murderous despot Saddam BRBR Saddam is gone. It's time for the Iraqis to die for THEIR country, not Americans. P. C. Chisholm CDR, USN(ret.) Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/20/AR2006092001663.html Father and Son, Separated by War, Crash and Disappearance, United By Candace Rondeaux Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, September 21, 2006; B03 James E. Plowman Jr. was just a boy when he first visited...

Chicago news is showing video of a Douglas SBD Dauntless pulled from the lake this morning. anyone up there have the BuNo for it yet ? http://cbs2chicago.com/local/aircraft.lake.michigan.2.993477.html

Old news to some, perhaps, but it was new to me -- the Gosport has gone modern: http://gosport.pensacolanewsjournal.com/ -- John Miller Email address: domain, n4vu.com; username, jsm Remembering is for those who have forgotten.

Got this from MOA today: Issue 3: Stop-Loss: The New Draft The more we think about the Defense Department's plan to meet wartime requirements for the next few years, the more concerned we get. The plan is to increase Army manning by 30,000 for the next few years. But that won't be...