History: Sun Tzu through Time After charting Sun Tzu’s historical importance throughout Chinese history, in feudal and modern Japan, and in the modern West, discussion demonstrates Sun Tzu’s strategy of deception in action by taking you inside Operation Fortitude, a critical component of the Allied invasion of Normandy as well as Sun Tzu’s focus on […]
All are welcome to help us honor local Vietnam Veterans. Our special guest is Jeannie Blaylock of First Coast News! Free pier side seating available and discounted tour tickets at gate. Free Parking. Download And Share The Flyer
History: Sun Tzu through Time After charting Sun Tzu’s historical importance throughout Chinese history, in feudal and modern Japan, and in the modern West, discussion demonstrates Sun Tzu’s strategy of deception in action by taking you inside Operation Fortitude, a critical component of the Allied invasion of Normandy as well as Sun Tzu’s focus on […]
The Gulf of Tonkin and a Crossroads A look at pre-cursors to War from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to Rolling Thunder; we explore the ways in which escalating tensions on the ground in Vietnam and domestic political considerations in the United States led to more costly confrontations on the Indochinese Peninsula. Examine how the […]
The Gulf of Tonkin and a Crossroads A look at pre-cursors to War from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to Rolling Thunder; we explore the ways in which escalating tensions on the ground in Vietnam and domestic political considerations in the United States led to more costly confrontations on the Indochinese Peninsula. Examine how the […]
Kutting for Kids is a special annual event to raise funds for youth programs on the USS Orleck. The event provides hair donations to Locks of Love for children suffering from long-term medical hair loss. Last year's event raised over $17,000 dollars and this year our goal is to raise $30,000 with hair donations and corporate […]
Vietnam War in the Skies While the United States boasted an impressive air force, its air campaign struggled when confronted by VC forces. Here, investigate the specifics of America’s air campaign throughout the Johnson administration, as well as the roles played by China and the USSR in helping North Vietnam circumvent American aggression in the […]
Vietnam War in the Skies While the United States boasted an impressive air force, its air campaign struggled when confronted by VC forces. Here, investigate the specifics of America’s air campaign throughout the Johnson administration, as well as the roles played by China and the USSR in helping North Vietnam circumvent American aggression in the […]
The World of the American Combat Soldier Spend some time with the Vietnam War’s often overlooked but incredibly important participants: combat soldiers. Construct a thorough portrait of a typical American grunt from his daily routine in wartime to where he stood in the greater military hierarchy and see how ordinary soldiers weathered brutal combat over […]
The World of the American Combat Soldier Spend some time with the Vietnam War’s often overlooked but incredibly important participants: combat soldiers. Construct a thorough portrait of a typical American grunt from his daily routine in wartime to where he stood in the greater military hierarchy and see how ordinary soldiers weathered brutal combat over […]
Vietnam’s Casualties, prisoners, and MIAs With the dust of war settled, how many ultimately died or went missing in Vietnam? Investigate the human consequences of the conflict from POWs to casualties, evaluating the effectiveness of allied and NVA hospitals in treating wounded soldiers along with the treatment of prisoners in Vietnamese camps. Movie: “Billy Jack” […]
Vietnam’s Casualties, prisoners, and MIAs With the dust of war settled, how many ultimately died or went missing in Vietnam? Investigate the human consequences of the conflict from POWs to casualties, evaluating the effectiveness of allied and NVA hospitals in treating wounded soldiers along with the treatment of prisoners in Vietnamese camps. Movie: “Billy Jack” […]
