John's Rants and Raves, Discussions and Debates and just Friendly Updates. Thursday, July 12, 2012. Keep up with my babbling. Photos from July. Everybody is welcome to add their comments and views. Po...

John's Rants and Raves, Discussions and Debates and just Friendly Updates. Thursday, July 12, 2012. Keep up with my babbling. Photos from July. Everybody is welcome to add their comments and views. Po...
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My first ship and first overseas trip in the Navy
Hmnzs Kaniere And my First Overseas Trip - 1961 Slideshow: John’s trip from Devonport (near Auckland, North Island, New Zealand) to 7 cities Apia, Suva, Nuku'alofa, Savusavu, Neiafu, Labasa and L...
Nearly a day off today - 3 classes later, my skills are in demand
We can do anything if we want
When Magellan first circumnavigated the earth five centuries ago, he never could have dreamed of that someday it would also be done on a boat powered by the sun. Well now, aboard the MS Tûranor Planet...
Hmmmmm
The Navy's troubled fleet of five Seasprite helicopters may soon be replaced by up to 11 refurbished older helicopters rejected by Australia in 2008 because they were considered unsafe
What do you think
Military exercises between New Zealand and the United States are being stepped up but the public is fairly divided over them.