A Marcos monument for a dubious wartime deed to rise in Ilocos Sur
Even in pro-Marcos propaganda about Ferdinand Sr.’s war-time exploits, there is no direct link between Marcos and the USS Gar.
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Even in pro-Marcos propaganda about Ferdinand Sr.’s war-time exploits, there is no direct link between Marcos and the USS Gar.
The U.S. Navy had a critical (and unsung) role in the 1970 Son Tay raid; here is the story that was buried at the time.
NAWCWD’s White retires after 47 years of service Ridgecrest Daily Independent Charlie White celebrated 47 years of federal service during a flag-raising ceremony on Feb. 10 at China Lake. After joining the Navy in 1974, White trained in Florida and Colorado and was assigned as an air intelligence officer for Attack Squadron (VA) 25, named “Fist of the Fleet.” He attended the Air Force Target Intelligence Officer School, where White was then assigned to the Intelligence Center Pacific supporting the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific. He then spent two and a half years aboard the USS ...