The Mission – According to Blind Man’s Bluff:
Chief of Naval Operations Request Two Volunteers
Proceedings recently asked several frequent contributors how the next conflict might start. This essay is the first in the series.
By Admiral James A. Winnefeld, U.S. Navy (Retired), and Michael J. Morell
On August 22, 1956, Chinese fighters shot down U.S. Navy reconnaissance plane over Shegsi Islands, killing all 16 crew members.
Continue reading “Remembering Shoot Down of VQ-1 aircraft, BuNo 124362”
On August 21, 2017, USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), was involved in a collision with the Liberian-flagged tanker Alnic MC off the coast of Singapore and Malaysia, east of the Strait of Malacca. According to a U.S. Navy press release, the breach “resulted in flooding to nearby compartments, including crew berthing, machinery, and communications rooms.”
Continue reading “Remembering the Crew of USS John S. McCain (DDG 56)”
Master Chief Cooper’s biography follows:
