Space.com – The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), National Security Agency (NSA) and Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) have declassified the fact that a series of satellites was orbited from 1962 through 1971, designated POPPY. POPPYís mission was to collect radar emissions from Soviet naval vessels.
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Daily Archives: September 17, 2005
Mexican Navy – Mexican marines were prepared to do more
San Jose Mercury News – A look at the Mexican contribution to Gulf Coast relief operations.
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US Marines – Pentagon pulling 4,700 troops from Gulf Coast
Reuters – The US Marines and US Navy pull out of Gulf Coast relief operations.
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Chinese Navy – Shifts in Pacific Force U.S. Military To Adapt Thinking
Washington Post – Another look at the threat posed by China’s military rise.
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History – Missouri Ceremony 60 Years Ago Marked Victory in the Pacific
Sea Power – A look at the Japanese surrender ceremonies aboard the USS Missouri.