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US Navy
The US Navy is a service branch of the US Armed Forces that deals with naval warfare. It is the world’s largest naval force, and has the largest carrier fleet, operating 286 ships in active service and over 3,700 aircrafts.
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What are characteristic of the US Navy's Super Frigates?
Closely spaced timbers, able to carry heavier ordinance, and fast enough to escape superior forces
Most drug tests, including the Navy's, will test for opiates. Since Tramadol is a synthetic opiate, it will likely show up on a test.
What is driving distance from Salt Lake City to denver?
The driving distance between Boulder, CO and Salt Lake City, UT is approximately 505 miles. The driving time would be approximately 8 hours 30 minutes if you were to travel non-stop in good driving conditions. (The driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend trip time such as weather, road work, border crossings and rush hour traffic in urban areas.)
What is the distance in nautical miles from Baltimore Maryland to Annapolis Maryland?
The distance between Annapolis & Baltimore, Maryland, is approximately thirty miles. By car this journey would take you around forty minutes. Be sure to check a map for the quickest route from where you're heading from to your destination.
How long of a drive is it between Salt Lake City UT and Lake Tahoe CA?
The driving distance between Denver, CO and Salt Lake City, UT is approximately 540 miles. The driving time would be approximately 8 hours 30 minutes if you were to travel non-stop in good driving conditions. (The driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend trip time such as weather, road work, border crossings and rush hour traffic in urban areas.)
What actors that appeared in movies about the Navy?
John Wayne in the "Fighting SeaBees" It's actually CBs for Construction Battalion.
Frank Sinatra in "Never So Few" as a Navy Pharmacists Mate.
John Wayne in "In Harms Way"
John Wayne in "Hellcats of the Navy"
Kirk Douglas in "In Harms Way" (1965) and "The Final Countdown" (1980).
Martin Balsam, Joseph Cotten, E.G. Marshall, James Whitmore, Jason Robards in "Tora! Tora! Tora!" (1970).
Humphrey Bogart in "The Caine Mutiny" (1954).
What songs are about the navy?
'In the Navy' by the Village People,
'Sink the Bismark' by Johnny Horton,
'Shore Leave' by Tom Waits,
'Filipino Baby' by Ernest Tubb,
'The Press Gang' by Ewan MacColl,
'On a British Submarine' by Cyril Tawney,
'Tom's Gone to Hilo' by Cyril Tawney,
What is the name of the Korean War movie with John Wayne?
"Flying Tigers" (1942)
"Reunion in France" (1942)
"The Fighting Seabees" (1944)
"Back to Bataan" (1945)
"They Were Expendable" (1945)
"Sands of Iwo Jima" (1949)
"Operation Pacific" (1951)
"Flying Leathernecks" (1951)
"The Wings of Eagles" (1957)
"The Longest Day" (1962)
"In Harm's Way" (1965)
How many were rescued by boats on the titanic and how many were rescued from the sea?
Out of 2,228 passengers, there were 706 survivors.
700 people survived the titanic incident.
Around 700 people survied while the rest died which was around 1,500
706 People Survived
Why did sailors scrub the deck?
Tradition goes back to the early days; A normal sailor's duty every day was to 'scrub the deck', first by scraping every foot of the deck with a hollystone, essentially sanding it, it also removed tar that seeped from in between the planks. Then the deck was mopped down with saltwater to remove the dust, tar, and splinters, on some occasions, blood, if it was a fighting ship.
Most sailors couldn't afford proper shoes, many went barefoot, scrubbing the deck would ensure the sailor was able to do their job without getting splinters in his feet
What is the motto of Lebanese Navy SEALs Regiment?
Lebanese Navy SEALs Regiment's motto is 'Dare to Join'.
How was Elvis' job as a truck driver able to bring him in contact with other musicians?
Presley had a very beautiful talent to sing. While he drove his trucks, he sang out loud a lot. So people began hearing about it, and talked to the musicians. The musicians decided that they wanted to meet this Presley boy. So, once Elvis Presley met these super talented musicians, he quit his job of being a truck driver and showed off his musical talent.
You must be talking about Admiral Grace Hopper.
How many ships have been named Enterprise?
The US Navy has had eight ships named Enterprise. Other nations have had vessels of the same name.
The US Navy has had 6 ships that have carried the name of USS Enterprise.
The ships commissioning were 1799, 1831, 1874, 1917, 1938 and 1961.
The Continental Navy commissioned two ships that carried the name Enterprise. These ships were commissioned in 1775 and 1776.
Should celebrities join advertisements?
from a seller's perspective, yes, celebrities should join advertisements because it will help their sales. however, from a celebrity perspective, celebs should really look at the product. i mean, they're helping sell these products and if they don't believe in supporting the product then they shouldn't. in the past they had celebs advertise cigarettes. obviously, they don't do that now, but that's why there was such a high rate of smokers. nowadays, celebs who might advertise McDonald's or subway will see many kids and adults alike going to those restaurants. that's why it's really important that the celebrity believes in what he or she is selling
How did Neil Armstrong become an astronaut?
Neil was never really interested in becoming an astronaut. When he was a young child he was very interested in planes and he wanted to become a pilot. The Wright Brothers were Neil's inspirations.
What is the U.S. Navy's Latin motto?
According to the Naval Historical Center at the Washington Navy Yard, there is no official motto for the U.S. Navy.
"Non sibi sed patriae" (Not self but country), Paratus Et Potens ("Ready and Able"), & Semper Fortis ("Always Courageous"), are often cited as the Navy's motto. The motto of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis is "Ex Scientia Tridens - Through Knowledge, Sea Power"
The term "Non Sibi Sed Patriae"(Not self but country) is inscribed over the entrance to the Chapel at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. For this reason it's likely that's where the belief that it's the Navy's motto originates.
What navy did Bill Cosby go to?
to get discharged from any branch of service means to get out. so he got discharged for the same reason every service member does.....because he didnt stay in. there are however 5 types of discharges.
What is the motto of Wheaton College Massachusetts?
The motto of Westmont College is 'Christus Primatum Tenens'.
Why did Neil Armstrong want to be an astronaut?
Neil Armstrong loved planes and flying since he was young. He got a pilot's license before a obtaining a driver's license. Flying was his first love, and space flight was the ultimate expression of this love he had for flight.
The official Seals motto is: "Ready to Lead, Ready to Follow, Never Quit"
Other navy seal qoutes are:
"The only easy day was yesterday!" another is "dont bother running, you will only die tired"
AND alone i am lethal as a team i donomaite
There are several other notable quotes from and about Navy SEALs, but there are two that stick out in my mind:
"Sure I am this day we are masters of our fate, that the task which has been set before us is not above our strength; that its pangs and toils are not beyond our endurance. As long as we have faith in our own cause and an unconquerable will to win, victory will not be denied us." Outside a SEAL Training Facility, by Sir Winston Churchill
"We want to be in a situation under maximum pressure, maximum intensity, and maximum danger. When it is shared with others, it provides a bond which is stronger than any tie that can exist."
- SEAL Team Six Officer
I know plenty of Navy SEAL motto's, because my father was in SEAL team 4. He was KIA though.....anyway, one of course is " The Only Easy day was yesterday " there are many more like " If it dont suck we dont do it " also one very similar " If it was easy it wont done right " then there's " i will do nothing to dishonor my country, my home, my platoon, my navy. " Navy SEALs are full of motto's i cant think of them all, the main one you hear is only easy day was yesterday, OH one more is " So you want to be a Frog-Man huh? "
