Aviator to become Naval Academy commandant
http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2008/05/navy_klunder_051308/

{EXCERPT} , By Chris Amos - Staff writer Posted : Tuesday May 13, 2008 15:10:05
EDT

Capt. Matthew L. Klunder, a 1982 academy graduate and career naval aviator, has
been tapped to be the Naval Academy’s 83rd commandant.

Klunder, scheduled to take the academy post next month, is currently assigned to
the staff of the deputy chief of naval operations for information, plans and
strategy.

He was designated a naval aviator in 1984, has served several operational tours
flying the E-2

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St. Johns Vets home to honor Jacksonville Navy aviator
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{EXCERPT} Florida Times-Union, FL Lassen was a 27-year-old Navy lieutenant when
he made the rescue, ignoring enemy fire and using his landing lights at night to
make the rescue despite...

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- Night After Night, 1932

Why All of Our Efforts Won’t Stop an Attack on Iran

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May 12, 2008
The Limits of Exposure
Why All of Our Efforts Won't Stop an Attack on Iran

http://counterpunch.org/leupp05122008.html
By GARY LEUPP

May 9. I read tonight a brief article by Philip Giraldi posted on the
American Conservative website: “War with Iran Might Be Closer than You
Think.”

“There is considerable speculation,” writes the former CIA officer,
“and buzz in Washington today suggesting that the National Security
Council has agreed in principle to proceed with plans to attack an
Iranian al-Qods [Revolutionary Guards]-run camp that is believed to be
training Iraqi militants. The camp that will be targeted is one of
several located near Tehran.”

Veterans Day / Memorial Day Poem #244

Deployment

an unspoken word,
that is repeated in my head.
My heart aches.
mind wanders.
"what is he doing now?"

training.
I must be strong.
he is.
I smile.
laugh.
No tears for now.
treasure every moment.

every kiss. hug. look. touch.
EVERYTHING.
Trust.
Don't be scared.