Newport News Authenticates Keel for US Navy Sub Arkansas
Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, declaring racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. Faced with shouting mobs, threats of violence and hostile state leaders who blocked their way, the teenagers were escorted into the school by federal troops at the direction of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.“Their courageous spirit will forever inspire Arkansas and her crew. This group forever changed our nation’s history and their submarine will help ensure their legacy continues,” NNS President Jennifer Boykin said. “The bravery and resilience of the Little Rock
INTERVIEW: RDML John Okon, Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command
mentor(s) in your career, explaining what you gained from them.VADM John “Sarge” Alexander. Sarge taught me honest self-assessment, stewardship matters, and reconfirmed a lesson from my Father, hardwork is a talent equalizer. Sarge was my Executive Officer while I was stationed on USS DWIGHT D EISENHOWER.If you had best advice for young people thinking of pursuing a career in oceanography, what would it be?Reach out to your Navy. Naval Oceanography is hiring! Oceanography is an exciting broad and diverse field. Find your passion, be committed, and accept the lifestyle that comes with it.Photo:
South Bay Cable Celebrates 60
In 1957 gas was 24 cents/gallon, a loaf of bread cost 12 cents, Dwight D. Eisenhower was President of the U.S. and South Bay Cable opened its doors. A lot has changed since 1957, however the basic company principles have remained steady; innovation to meet customer requirements. From humble beginnings, founders Gordon and Joyce Brown designed and laid up customer specific cables in their garage in Southern California. These first cable products consisted of standard off-the-shelf electrical components that were readily available. By arranging various elements together, a cable specific to the
D-Day Mapping Mission
It’s been almost 70 years since the invasion of Normandy, France when 156,000 Allied troops landed and began their march across Europe to defeat Hitler. And, while these soldiers’ collective destinies could not have been known at the time, their will to fight was unmistakable. General Dwight D. Eisenhower called the D-Day operation a crusade in which “we will accept nothing less than full victory.” The allied troops heard this charge and proved their resolve. The D-Day cost was high — more than 9,000 Allied soldiers were killed or wounded — but on Tuesday, June
February 2024
