USS Doyle, Coast Guard Law Enforcement Team Seize Cocaine Shipment

<b>USS Doyle</b>, Coast Guard Law Enforcement Team Seize Cocaine Shipment: "USS DOYLE, At Sea (NNS) -- A U.S. Coast Guard boarding team and Navy crew members operating from the USS Doyle (FFG 39) discovered more than 600 kilos of cocaine during counter-illicit trafficking (CIT) operations in the U.S. 4th Fleet ..."

Blitzer in N. Korea: Life in a tinderbox

Blitzer in N. Korea: Life in a tinderbox: "We certainly packed a lot into six days here.

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APNewsBreak: Nearly 1 in 4 fails military exam

APNewsBreak: Nearly 1 in 4 fails military exam: "MIAMI (AP) -- Nearly one-fourth of the students who try to join the U.S. Army fail its entrance exam, painting a grim picture of an education system that produces graduates who can't answer basic math, science and reading questions, according to a new study released Tuesday...."

Costa Rica newspaper: A.M. Costa Rica: Your English language daily ...

Costa Rica newspaper: A.M. Costa Rica: Your English language daily <b>...</b>: "U.S. Ambassador Anne Andrew hosted 18 Costa Rican legislators aboard the USS Doyle last week to outline the Joint Maritime Agreement Against Illicit Trafficking between the two countries, the U.S. Embassy reported. ..."

S. Korea to Stage Firing Drills Despite Warning

S. Korea to Stage Firing Drills Despite Warning: "South Korean troops gear up for artillery drills on a border island shelled by North Korea last month despite Pyongyang's vow to strike even harder than before | VIDEO

China: Korean Situation 'Extremely Precarious'

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U.S. ship arrivals continue to feed political debate

U.S. ship arrivals continue to feed political debate: "U.S. Ambassador Anne Andrew hosted 18 Costa Rican legislators aboard the USS Doyle last week to outline the Joint Maritime Agreement Against Illicit Trafficking between the two countries, the U.S. Embassy reported. ..."

Costa Rica Real Estate News and Information: Costa Rica lawmakers to tour U.S. naval ship in Go...

Costa Rica Real Estate News and Information: Costa Rica lawmakers to tour U.S. naval ship in Go...: "C.R. lawmakers to tour U.S. naval ship / News Briefs / News / Costa Rica Newspaper, The Tico Times At least 12 Costa Rica legislators will..."

US Navy Ship Takes On Costa Rican Lawmakers For Tour - Inside Costa Rica

US Navy Ship Takes On Costa Rican Lawmakers For Tour - Inside Costa Rica: "

Inside Costa Rica

US Navy Ship Takes On Costa Rican Lawmakers For Tour Inside Costa Rica In a refueling and supply stop in Golfito, the USS Doyle, and its 211 crew took the opportunity to show their wares off to a group Costa Rica's legislators, ... CR lawmakers tour US Naval shipTico Times all 47 news articles »

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CR lawmakers to tour US naval ship - Tico Times

CR lawmakers to tour US naval ship - Tico Times: "

CR lawmakers to tour US naval ship Tico Times Ambassador Andrew and Costa Rican drug czar Mauricio Boraschi will also make the trip to tour the USS Doyle in Golfito. “The goal of the visit is to ... and more »

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My daughter Cindy knows me so well

I heard a bang at the front door and there was a big box on the porch. When I opened the box it was a Christmas gift from my daughter Cindy to me.  She really knows what I like. :) It all looks so good. Thank you Cindy, and God bless.  Now to start destroying the evidence ( I mean let the eating commence. ) 

(5th LD) S. Korea, U.S. vow stronger military actions against N. Korean provocation

(5th LD) S. Korea, U.S. vow stronger military actions against N. Korean provocation: "By Kim Deok-hyun and Lee Haye-ah
SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Yonhap) -- Seoul and Washington agreed Wednesday to hold more joint drills to deter North Korean provocations, warning that North Korea should not mistake restraint shown by the allies as a 'lack of re..."

Got a call from my daughter Cindy

I just got a call from my daughter Cindy. Her ship USS Abraham Lincoln is on the other side of the world. It's been a good past couple of days. I talked to my son Mike from South Korea and John from his ship. :) It always makes me smile to hear from my kids when they are so far away. :)

S.Korea starts live-fire drills amid tensions with North

S.Korea starts live-fire drills amid tensions with North: "Seoul (AFP) Dec 6, 2010



South Korea's military began a major live-fire exercise Monday amid high tensions on the divided peninsula following North Korea's deadly bombardment of a border island last month.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said the five-day series of drills would take place in 29 locations off South Korea, despite the North's claims that it could trigger war.

It was unclear whether one of the firi"

Military ordered to exercise right to self-defense if attacked by North: defense minister

Military ordered to exercise right to self-defense if attacked by North: defense minister: "SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new defense minister said Monday his military has been ordered to exercise its right of self-defense should the country come under North Korean attack again, toughening up his pledge of retaliation following t..."

N. Korea warns against further military drills in tense waters

N. Korea warns against further military drills in tense waters: "SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Sunday warned against South Korea's plan to resume fire drills and hold more joint exercises with the United States in waters near their tense western border, saying nobody can predict the consequences of the..."

My daughter Cindy

My daughter Cindy just emailed me this picture. "Frocking pic w/ capt Alexander and Rear Admiral and CMC" Cindy is second from left. 

Frocking is a United States military term for a commisioned or non-commissioned officer selected for promotion wearing the insignia of the higher grade before the official date of promotion (the "date of rank"). An officer or NCO who has been selected for promotion may be authorized to "frock" to the next grade.

Cindys Frocking Ceremony

My daughter Cindy on the USS Abraham Lincoln sent me this picture from her Frocking Ceremony. She is now a Second Class Petty Officer. Congratulations FC2. 

Senate condemns N. Korea for shelling S. Korean island

Senate condemns N. Korea for shelling S. Korean island: "By Hwang Doo-hyong
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution condemning North Korea for shelling a South Korean island and calling on China to step up efforts to make its communist neighbor behave.
The resolution, a..."

S. Korea considers reinstating 'main enemy' tag for N. Korea

S. Korea considers reinstating 'main enemy' tag for N. Korea: "SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's defense ministry said Friday it is considering redefining North Korea as its 'main enemy' in its defense paper amid heightened tensions and public outrage following the North's deadly artillery attack on a sou..."