THE DOOLITTLE RAID: From the Naval History and Heritage Command, published by the US Naval Institute: “On April 18, 1942, it was a “nice sun-shiny day overcast with anti-aircraft fire,” according to Army Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eldred V. Scott. “Over Tokyo, anyway. “Scott’s weather quip signaled the near completion of the Doolittle Raiders’ mission … More Discussion Coming Up: The Doolittle Raid
NOUS Northwest has a full year planned with numerous events which can be found, with dates, on this page. (See example below). Included for the year are 5 business meetings, 3 conference calls, 5 historic celebrations (with 3 brunches and 2 dinners) and one new member welcome lunch. We will be keeping the calendar up … More A Great New Year Ahead!
Elenor Roosevelt described her husband’s reaction to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on a video clip from the 1950’s. This unique insight was based on an interview with the former First Lady and is provided by the FDR Library via YouTube. To view the 2.5 minute video, open this posting by clicking on the … More Elenor Roosevelt Speaks About Her Husband’s Reaction on 7 December 1941
Tomorrow is December 7, the 76th anniversary of the surprise attack in 1941 on Pearl Harbor. On Friday evening, the Naval Order-Northwest Commandery will be hosting a dinner meeting at Arnie’s Restaurant in Mukilteo, WA in remembrance of that tragic event and the courageous Maritime Service members who were involved in it. As background, … More December 7, 2017: The 76th Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
The following list of books is currently posted at the Navy Exchange, Naval Station Everett as essential readings by the Admiral John Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations: NAVAL POWER The Accidental Admiral by James Stavridis Principles of Maritime Strategies by Julian Corbett Fleet Tactics and Coastal Combat by Wayne P. Hughes, Jr. Joe Rochefort’s War … More CNO Professional Reading Program
At our brunch on 11 November, Companion CAPT David Todd (USN-Ret) gave us a great heads-up for the commissioning ceremonies of the USS PORTLAND (LPD 27), which will take place on 21 April 2018 in Portland, Oregon, the city for which it is named. Tickets to the commissioning ceremony are on a first-come-first-served basis and can … More USS PORTLAND (LPD 27) Commissioning – April 2018, Get Your Tickets Now!
YouTube now has a channel called “Naval Order of the United States” which can be accessed by clicking HERE. A sampling of the videos include: 2017 NOUS Change of Command in Jacksonville: CHANGE OF COMMAND. Admiral Greenert USN (Ret.) Receives the Distinguished Sea Service Award: ADM GREENERT. Master Chief Micheal P. Leavitt USCG (Ret.) Receives … More Naval Order on YouTube
Check out the tab above titled “Maritime News” to get the latest in Naval and Maritime news. Additional sites can be added at any time.
Be sure and check the tab above “Post-Event Blog” to view photos from yesterday’s brunch at Naval Station Everett.
Today is the US Marine Corps birthday. The USMC official website has a great summary of major battles in it’s 242 year history which can be accessed by clicking on major Marine battles. It starts in 1776 at Fort Nassau as the first battle described in Marines.mil slideshow titled “Battles Through Time”: Just weeks after … More Happy 242nd Birthday, USMC!
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