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The article reports on the history and challenges faced by the U.S. Navy's surface fleet, covering topics such as the tradition of writing deck log entries in verse form, and contemporary issues like retention of surface warfare officers. It highlights the contributors discuss the Navy's responses to current threats, including financial incentives and increased shipbuilding, emphasizing the critical role of sea services in world history and their ongoing importance in the face of challenges.

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The article reports that the Australian Department of defense has released Defense White Paper 2013 which outlines the new international setting influencing national security. It discusses several programs in the paper which include replacing the eight Anzac-class frigates, developing the MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and to replace six Huon-class mine vessels. It also mentions that the Royal Thai Navy has chosen Daewoo Ship building and Marine Engineering to build frigates for sea service.

The article reports on the letters of gratitude from cadet members of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Sacramento Division in California who received grant funding from the Navy League STEM Institute to attend the Aerospace Museum of California's (AMC) summer Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Camp. The cadets share their experience and the lessons they learned including about engineering, paper rocket building, planets and stars.

Information about several papers discussed Navy League's 2010 Sea-Air-Space Exposition at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland on May 3-5, 2010 is presented. Topics include acquisition and procurement reform, cost control and piracy Response. The exposition features Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus and undersecretary Ashton B. Carter.

Information about several papers discussed on the Navy League's 2010 Sea-Air-Space Exposition entitled "Seapower and America's Security" at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland on May 3-5, 2010 is presented. Topics include high speed ferries, combat operations and international partners. The exposition features maritime administrator David T. Matsuda, General James T. Conway and Admiral Thad W. Allen.

Information about several papers discussed at an exposition sponsored by the U.S. Navy League on the contributions of U.S. Navy in national security is presented. Topics include the safety of sea lanes with the efforts of Navy and Coast Guard. The exposition featured keynote speakers Navy Secretary Donald C. Winter, Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England and U.S. Representative Ike Skelton.

Information about several papers discussed at a seminar on projecting sea power for national security in the U.S. is presented. Topics include the importance of increasing activities with partner nations and the "Cooperative Strategy for the 21st Century Seapoower," unveiled by the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps. The seminar featured Admiral Gary Roughead, chief of naval operations.

This article informs that the use of data mining reportedly helped unmask a terrorist leader months before the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S., but there are concerns about coordination and privacy. Recent media reports that the U.S. Defense Department identified 9/11 ringleader Mohammed Atta as part of a U.S.-based terrorist cell months prior to the attacks on Washington and New York have sparked new interest, and controversy, about the Defense Department's relatively nascent abilities to assess huge volumes of data for patterns of behavior that are indicative of terrorists and their activities. The news paper "The New York Times" reported in August that Defense Department lawyers forced three meetings to be canceled where military officials involved with "Able Danger" were to report Atta's name to the U.S. FBI after the program identified him.

Reports on U.S. Navy Chief of Naval Operations Vern Clark's views on the service's vision paper 'Sea Power 21.' Operational concepts; Foundation of 'Sea Power 21'; Challenges facing naval forces in the 21st century; Initiatives that would contribute to Clark's operational concepts.

Information about several papers discussed during the third annual Navy League European Council Conference held in Cannes, France in October 26-28, 2007 is presented. The event was attended by members from each of the 11 European councils, tackling the theme of "United We Stand." Attendees focused on improving membership outreach, marketing and strategic partnerships with private business.

The article focuses on the critical role that the U.S. Navy will play as the new U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) cements its mission in Africa. According to the author, the U.S. Navy has launched a new mission called the Africa Partnership Station (APS), which is designed to build maritime safety and security in the continent. He added that according to a Navy white paper, APS will contribute to the development, economic prosperity and security ashore.

Information about several papers discussed at the Sea-Air-Space Exposition entitled the Navy League unveiled its 2010-2011 Maritime Policy: "Responding Globally-Engaged at Sea and Ashore" hosted by the Navy League on Mary 3-5, 2010 in Washington, D.C. is presented. The topics include Maritime Policy, strategies and priorities of Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) of Defense Department and technologies. The exposition features Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, Admiral Gary Roughead and analysts.

Focuses on the U.S. Navy's vision paper 'Sea Power 21.' Intellectual foundation of the service's strategy; Transformational capabilities of the service; Objectives of 'Sea Power 21.'

The Dutch Ministry of Defense's Integral Defense Plan (IDP) 2004-2013 continues with the downsizing and restructuring of Dutch forces, which began under Defense White Paper 2000. Some of the major force reductions and restructuring programs envisioned under IDP 2004-2013 include early decommissioning of four navy frigates, decommissioning of two coastal minehunters, and cancellation of plans for a third ready Marine Battalion.

A 'White Paper' that stated its clear and consistent platform was presented by the Eastern Shore Council at the 2005 Navy League National Convention in Norfolk, VA. The Council hoped the statement would encourage other councils to recall the reasons why the Navy League was formed and inspire them to uphold the original intent of the organization.

Tenix Defense Systems of Australia is selected for New Zealand's Project Protector. The modernization program for the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) worth $500 million will be upgrading the sea services to meet the goals of New Zealand's 2001 white paper. The RNZN requirements include one new multimission vessel (MRV), up to three helicopter-capable offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) and five inshore patrol vessels (IPVs).