- (You have to register for access, but it's free.)

The Washington Post - remember when we had this delivered right to our room in Bancroft Hall?  Is it still true that Shirley Povich is the only man in "Who's Who in American Women"?

USA Today

- links major papers, news wires and notable commentators.

The Norfolk Virginian-Pilot - The Virginian-Pilot is one of the best sources of navy news and stories.
World News BBC - click on any picture for the full story as we are perceived from across the pond...
World Newspapers -  access to newspapers all over the world.
Your Local Newspaper - Here's a site which links to your local newspaper (or anyone else's) no matter where you are.

NASA Space Science News
Daily University Science News
The Weather Channel - You can establish your own personal weather page for any city or zip code.

•    The site's 'Related Links' provides many Navy-related sites of interest.  Also, over 250,000 individuals are listed in the site's on-line Navy Log, many with pictures, including some of our classmates and their antecedents or decedents.  Our Class Foundation made a donation to the Navy Memorial to ensure that our thirteen classmates who died in combat in Viet Nam were memorialized on the digital Log the Memorial maintains.

• BlueJacket.com - Naval Sea Service stories and graphics; remember how we were told endlessly, "this isn't the real  Navy!" - well, here it is:  complete with accounts of flogging and grog.  A 'real' Navy site created by retiree Gene Oleson -  nicely done!

• Haze Gray and Underway -  Naval History and Photography -  a favorite site of your Class Secretary - check it out!

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     The Virtual Wall Vietnam Memorial This excellent site contains memorial pages for each of our thirteen Vietnam fallen and is a work in progress to include all of those killed in Vietnam.

• The Center for Military Readiness - You may not be comfortable with all of the information presented on this site, but you will probably find it to be a useful source for matters concerning gender integration and other current issues affecting our armed services.

• The Patton Society - Honoring General George S. Patton, Jr., The Men Who Served With Him, And The Units He Commanded.
  Charles M. Province is the sole and single Founder and President of The George S. Patton, Jr. Historical Society. He is the author of The Unknown Patton, Patton's Third Army, and Patton's One-Minute Messages.

•  Australian Artillery Vietnam- THE PURPOSES AND OBJECTS OF THE AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY VIETNAM & GUNNERS NET OCA INTERNATIONAL IS TO CONSTITUTE A GROUP OF GUNNERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WHO HAVE SERVED OR ARE SERVING IN HOT SPOTS, AROUND THE WORLD.
  This group awarded USNA63.org the Australian Artillery Vietnam Award Of Excellence
    

These guys are doing some wonderful things for our veterans and our troops overseas, and it all started with a poker game. (They donated a portion of the pot to help veterans and our active-duty troops – are you doing anything that cool with your Texas Hold ‘Em obsession, hmm?) These great guys will tell you all about it on their site, and they've got lots of suggestions on how you can express your gratitude to our brave men and women soldiers and Marines deployed overseas. Who knows, they might even be able to help you!

 Vietnam War Websources- An amazinging detailed compilation of links to Vietnam War websites

CNN/Sports Illustrated - all scoreboards, news, and yes, even includes links to the Swimsuit issues ...

Books:  Book Lists and Reviews
    Book Group List - has links to suggested reading lists, the Modern Library "100 Best Books", the New York Times bestseller lists, and the Group's books read and rated for past years.

One other notable aspect is our live Q&A's with our team of nurses (you can visit our website to view prior and upcoming sessions)

Mesothelioma and the Navy- The Navy has the highest incidences of mesothelioma among its veterans than any other branch of the military. This is mainly due to the prevalence of asbestos used in shipbuilding. Our mission is to guide mesothelioma patients to better health care options and to find a cure.

Mesothelioma From the Navy- Your resource for medical and legal information for mesothelioma in the navy. VA COMPENSATION IS AVAILABLE FOR MESOTHELIOMA AND LUNG CANCER


Mesothelioma Veterans Center- United States Military veterans make up over 30% of all patients with malignant mesothelioma, caused by exposure to asbestos. Learn more about your benefit options with our VA-accredited claims agents, all free of charge.

BCBH Mesothelioma- At BCBH Law, one phrase perfectly describes our mentality: The victim is the No. 1 priority. For us, the victims are those who were exposed to asbestos and developed the fatal cancer known as mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma/life-expectancy- Mesothelioma is an aggressive and rare type of cancer. The average life expectancy for patients with mesothelioma is less than one year. However, the cell type, stage, and other factors can influence the survival rate. The patient’s condition, age, and treatment plan are also important considerations when calculating life expectancy..
VA Links- Here's an extensive list of links to various VA sites. Worth a look.

Maritime Injury Resource- Maritime Accidents and Injuries: While working in the maritime industry can be exciting and lucrative, it can also be highly dangerous. If you’ve been injured on the job, you have rights and options. Information on the JONES ACT, LONGSHORE HARBOR AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ACT, DEATH ON THE HIGH SEAS ACT, and MAINTENANCE AND CURE

Moving Help Guide- Moving Help Guide is your go-to source for anything that is related to your next move. From commercial moves to residential, we provide you with the information and resources that will make your next move a breeze.

Veteran Guide To Starting and Owning A Business- In addition to protecting our freedom at home and abroad, U.S. veterans are returning home and strengthening our economy. In fact, 10% of all small businesses in the United States are launched and run by veterans. This translates to over 6 million created jobs and over $1 trillion in annual domestic revenue. Additionally, veteran-owned businesses have a higher success rate than other startups, which is a reflection of training, discipline, and diverse skill sets. With that, we have put together a number of business resources for veterans to help them with their continued success back home.

Degree Explorer- Degree Explorer provides community resources that are centered around higher education in the US.

We recently updated our Engineering Education Guides to help job seekers, professionals, and students understand the changing landscapes of these programs and their impact on careers and employment. You can view the guides here:

Data Science Programs Guide
Cyber Security Degree Program Guide

Veteran Guide To Starting A Small Business- Find the best small business resources and programs for military veterans.

Maritime Careers Guide- MIC is a detailed resource for mariners and military alike -- with info on everything from military transition to maritime to maritime education, the Jones Act, military contract work, physical and mental health, and more.

Caring.com- This guide will explain several VA benefits, especially those that apply to seniors. It includes how to use VA benefits to pay for long-term care needs, the eligibility requirements, and the application process for benefits, so you can determine your options for using those benefits to pay for your health needs.

Military Service Member and Veteran Guide to a Career in Substance Abuse Counseling- Veterans face an outsized risk of experiencing substance use disorders. One way to break that logjam of veterans with substance use disorders is for people with similar patterns of experience and cultural backgrounds to reach out to them.

The Military Service Member and Veteran Guide to a Career in Substance Abuse Counseling resource is designed to help active military members and veterans pursue the career. The guide details various benefits active military members can use while they are still on active duty to pursue the career, as well as transition from active duty to a civilian career, and educational and financial resources for veterans.

This page:  '63 Links to the World last updated:   May 19, 2023

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