Joint Forces Journal

VOL. 18 - 41
DEC 1 - 8, 2013

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Future USS Michael Monsoor Keel Authenticated

BATH, Maine -- The keel laying and authentication ceremony for the future Zumwalt-class Destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) was held at the General Dynamics-Bath Iron Works shipyard, recently. The keel authenticators were George and Sally Monsoor, parents of the ship's namesake Medal of Honor recipient Petty Officer Second Class Michael A. Monsoor. They confirmed that the keel is "truly and fairly" laid by having their initials welded into a steel plate that will be affixed to the ship's hull. The keel is... more


		DECEMBER 06, 2013


		Air Force Participates in First Israeli Exercise TRAVEL & ENTERTAINMENT: Celebrate the holidays at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts Vietnam Native Leads Marines, Never Forgets Roots TRAVEL & ENTERTAINMENT: Center Repertory Theater Presents The Holiday Classic "A Christmas Carol" TRAVEL & ENTERTAINMENT: 42nd Street Moon Unwraps a Holiday Treat for the Whole Family, "SNOOPY!!!" TRAVEL & ENTERTAINMENT: Acclaimed Local Ballet Company Presents Annual Christmas Show! Pearl Harbor Survivor Thrives Meeting Visitors Nimitz Strike Group Stops in Pearl Harbor Coast Guard Icebreaker Deploys to Antarctica Army Brothers Enjoy Friendly Competition BOOK REVIEW: "The Art of Rube Goldberg"