The U.S. Navy's Concise History

Author Craig Symonds spoke about his book "The U.S. Navy's Concise History," last night on Book TV. I found it very interesting. Craig Lee Symonds is a retired professor and chairman of the history department at the United States Naval Academy. He is a distinguished historian of the American Civil War and maritime history.

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

WRITING WORKSHOPS FOR VETERANS

Joyce Ragland's photo.


Joyce Ragland with Wayne Groner and 8 others.
March 14 at 12:41pm
The Missouri Humanities Council is sponsoring 6 writing workshops for veterans (all branches, retired or active) AND family members each Saturday April 2 through May 7. Fiction, nonfiction, poetry - not focused on military writing, all genres. Please message me no later than one week prior to enroll. Please share. Drury University library. Guest speakers: April 9 CHERYL HARNESS! April 23 WAYNE GRONER! April 30 HENRY STRATMANN! More TBA

Friday, March 11, 2016

Sunday, March 6, 2016

18 Sailors Stand Still


18 sailors stand completely still. Now watch when they look up, OUTSTANDING!


 http://theshrug.com/tb-us-navy-presidential-ceremonial-honor-guard-drill-team-in-norway/




Saturday, March 5, 2016

Life on a US Navy Submarine

A U.S. Navy “bubblehead” is one of the most mysterious places in which a member of the military could serve. Here’s what life is like for those that deploy…
WEARETHEMIGHTY.COM

Friday, March 4, 2016

Heroes beneath the Waves: My first interview.
http://deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2016/03/q-with-mary-nida-smith_87.html