My view: The Navy moves America forward

by Rear Admiral Richard P. "Rick" Snyder

Published: Tuesday, Oct. 2 2012 12:00 a.m. MDT

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This year marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Many of the qualities that shaped the Navy and helped it prevail 200 years ago hold true today: the fighting spirit and boldness of the Navy's Sailors, the Navy's innovation and technological supremacy, the direct link between a strong Navy and a prosperous America through free world trade and the Navy's key role in preserving American sovereignty.

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Ultra Bob

Cottonwood Heights, UT

As a proud veteran of the old Navy who is absolutely thrilled and amazed by the technological advances in naval warfare, I find it very hard to criticize the Navy. Further, I think the Navy was very important in the molding and shaping of the guy I More..

9:56 a.m. Oct. 2, 2012
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