On October 29, 1969, researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, successfully send the Stanford Research Institute a first-of-its-kind electronic message on ARPANET, the forerunner of the modern internet.
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28 October 1977: Lambros Callimahos, noted NSA cryptanalyst and teacher, died. Mr. Callimahos was inducted into the NSA Cryptologic Hall of Honor in 2003. Read about his life and accomplishments via the link at the end of this page.
Excerpted from the NSA Cryptologic Hall of Honor record:
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NSA 2006 Hall of Honor Inductee
Bernard Ardisana was born on October 27, 1924, in Tampa, Florida. After graduating high school in 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, serving as a radio engineer during World War II. Following three years of service, he returned to civilian life and pursued higher education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics in 1949.
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I read with great interest, the history of NavComSta, Adak, Alaska in one of the earlier issues of CRYPTOLOG. It is wonderful that someone has thought to preserve such places in print for the future to be able to read about and confirm some of the stories of those who lived it. Yes, I am a survivor of Adak, Alaska.
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On October 25, 1944, the Imperial Japanese Navy suffered one of its most symbolic losses of the Pacific War. That day, the aircraft carrier Zuikaku, the final surviving Japanese carrier that had taken part in the attack on Pearl Harbor, was sent to the bottom of the sea by U.S. Navy aircraft during the Battle of Cape Engaño, a major phase of the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
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Should Naval Security Group Activity (NSGA) personnel be concerned that Adak Island is a Superfund site with a history of contamination, including unexploded ordnance and hazardous materials? Cleanup and monitoring efforts remain ongoing. Although certain areas have been declared safe for recreational use, restrictions are still in place due to potential hazards. Therefore, personnel should always follow established safety guidelines and remain aware of current site conditions.
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