The USS Missouri (SSN 780) Commissioning Committee, in partnership with Grantham University, presented a full scholarship to a lucky plank owner assigned to Virginia-class submarine Missouri on July 30, the evening before the submarine’s commissioning.
Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Joseph Amick was presented the four-year scholarship by retired Rear Adm. Karen Harmeyer, a member of the university’s Board of Directors, during the commanding officer’s reception hosted by the committee at the Mystic Marriott.
“This is a perpetual scholarship,” said Harmeyer. “There will always be one scholarship available to a member of USS Missouri’s crew. What better way to grow our leaders of tomorrow.”
The scholarship can be used to earn an undergraduate or graduate degree at Grantham and includes tuition costs, required textbooks and software, and a laptop computer.
Amick said he plans to get started right away.
“I’m a little overwhelmed right now,” he said. “I never thought I would be selected for this amazing opportunity.”
Amick acknowledged he felt a little bit of pressure.
“I feel like I need to complete this early,” he said. “There are so many other deserving crew members that could also use this.”
In addition, Harmeyer said the university is donating five additional laptops loaded with selected courses from Grantham for general crew use. Any crew member who completes the courses could opt to enroll at Grantham to receive credit.
Missouri arrived at Naval Submarine Base New London July 22 in preparation for commissioning following a material readiness inspection by the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) team. INSURV is a survey team established by Congress to assess Navy surface ships, aircraft carriers and submarines and ensure they are properly equipped for prompt, reliable and sustained mission readiness at sea.
Missouri is the fifth Navy ship to be named in honor of the people of the “Show Me State.” The last USS Missouri, the legendary battleship, was the site where Fleet Adm. Chester Nimitz, Gen. Douglas MacArthur, and many other U.S. and Allied officers accepted the unconditional surrender of the Japanese at the end of World War II on Sept. 2, 1945.
Missouri is built to excel in anti-submarine warfare; anti-ship warfare; strike warfare; special operations; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; irregular warfare; and mine warfare missions. Adept at operating in both the world’s shallow littoral regions and deep waters, Missouri will directly enable five of the six Navy maritime strategy core capabilities – sea control, power projection, forward presence, maritime security, and deterrence.
The 7,800-ton submarine Missouri is being built under a teaming arrangement between General Dynamics Electric Boat and Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding-Newport News. At 377-feet long, Missouri is slightly longer than a football field. She has a 34-foot beam, will be able to dive to depths greater than 800 feet and will operate at speeds in excess of 25 knots submerged. Missouri is designed with a nuclear reactor plant that will not require refueling during the planned life of the ship, reducing lifecycle costs and increasing underway time.
The USS Missouri Commissioning Committee, an IRS-designated 501(c)3 nonprofit charity, was created to increase awareness of the submarine’s commissioning. The Commissioning Committee offers information about the development of the submarine, as well as history on former Navy ships named for the “Show Me State.”
Grantham University was founded in 1951 by Mr. Donald Grantham, a veteran of World War II, to help prepare veterans for new jobs in the electronics’ industry and a better future upon their return to civilian life. Today, the University supports thousands of online students in 36 different associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Duration : 0:3:42
http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Free-College-Scholarships-For-Military-Children/1197692
Duration : 0:0:12
Be a part time soldier and go to school for free in the National Guard of California!
Call the number at the end of the video to find out how the National Guard can pay for your education.
Duration : 0:1:7
http://www.articlesbase.com/college-and-university-articles/military-spouses-scholarships-how-to-get-instant-access-to-10000-in-free-money-today-2747649.html
Duration : 0:0:11
http://www.articlesbase.com/college-and-university-articles/military-spouse-scholarships-10000-award-is-now-available-2464348.html
Duration : 0:0:33
Our Military Kids is a nonprofit organization that provides grants to children who have a parent deployed overseas with the National Guard or Reserves. The grants pay for extracurricular activities, such as sports, fine arts, camps, and tutoring. Many Guardsmen and Reservists do not live near military installations, so they are unable to take advantage of support services. Our Military Kids fills that gap. For more information, please visit www.ourmilitarykids.org
Duration : 0:1:0
at 5mins 2010-6-9 THIS SOURCED FROM last minutes of 1hr mp3 http://www.voiceamerica.com/voiceamerica/vepisode.aspx?aid=46806 Obama convicted on all counts by a court in Harlem
http://www.google.com.au/search?q=obama+convicted+court+birth+certificate+2010+harlem+may+guilty+trial&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
and to be impeached by Supreme Court internally because of his Birth Certificate fraud should see this year. American not US Corporations Military since the Republic was recently restored March 30-April 2010 told Obama his no longer the Commander and Chief. See alot more cooberating info in my channels comments and playlists “US Military White Knights”, “Restore America Plan” “Tim Turner America Can Be Free” “NWO Stand-off US dollar Gold Backed Benjamin Fulford2″, “White Knight Confirmation” “BRIC..” and last 3 uploads at bare minimum.
Thanks to Kurt of http://www.youtube.com/user/BoKnowsEntertainment for this video the rest of the parts 1-4 before this part 5 is in my PLAYLIST RESTORE AMERICA PLAN here http://www.youtube.com/user/ThankYouWhiteKnights#g/c/FCB518585E605D78
YOUTUBE: NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED! PLEASE READ: THE USE OF ANY COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL IS USED UNDER THE GUIDELINES OF “FAIR USE” IN TITLE 17 & 107 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE. SUCH MATERIAL REMAINS THE COPYRIGHT OF THE ORIGINAL HOLDER AND IS USED HERE FOR THE PURPOSES OF EDUCATION, COMPARISON & CRITISCM ONLY. NO INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT IS INTENDED. NO COPYRIGHT INTENDED! I OWN NOTHING! “FAIR USE” “Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.”
Duration : 0:10:52
The Rhodes Scholarship, named after Cecil Rhodes, is an international postgraduate award for study at the University of Oxford, and was the first large-scale programme of international scholarships. Rhodes Scholars may study any full-time postgraduate course offered by the University, whether a taught Master’s programme, a research degree, or a second undergraduate degree (senior status).
In the first instance, the scholarship is awarded for two years. However, it may also be held for one year or three years. Applications for a third year are considered during the course of the second year.
University and College fees are paid by the Rhodes Trust. In addition, Scholars receive a monthly maintenance stipend to cover accommodation and living expenses. Although all scholars become affiliated with a residential college while at Oxford, they also enjoy access to Rhodes House, an early 20th century mansion with numerous public rooms, gardens, a library, study areas, and other facilities.
“For more than a century, Rhodes scholars have left Oxford with virtually any job available to them. For much of this time, they have overwhelmingly chosen paths in scholarship, teaching, writing, medicine, scientific research, law, the military and public service. They have reached the highest levels in virtually all fields.”
Robert Bernard Reich (pronounced /?ra??/; born June 24, 1946) is an American politician, academic, writer, and political commentator. He served as the 22nd United States Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton, from 1993 to 1997.
A summa laude graduate of Dartmouth College, Reich is a former Harvard University professor and the former Maurice B. Hexter Professor of Social and Economic Policy at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. He is currently Professor of Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley.
Reich is an occasional political commentator on programs including Hardball with Chris Matthews, This Week with George Stephanopoulos, CNBC’s Kudlow & Company, and Marketplace. In 2008, Time Magazine named him one of the Ten Most Successful Cabinet Members of the century, and The Wall Street Journal placed him among America’s Top Ten Business Thinkers. On November 7, 2008, he was selected by President-elect Barack Obama to be a member of the President-elect’s economic transition advisory board.
George Stephanopoulos (??????? ?????????????) (born February 10, 1961) is an American television journalist of Greek descent and a former political adviser.
He is the chief political correspondent for ABC News — the news division of the broadcast television network ABC — and a co-anchor of ABC News’s morning news program, Good Morning America (GMA). He was previously the host of This Week, ABC News’s Sunday morning news program. He is the primary substitute anchor for ABC News’s flagship news program, World News with Diane Sawyer.
In recent years he has co-hosted ABC News’s special live coverage of political events with Charles Gibson and Diane Sawyer, and has appeared regularly on GMA, World News, and launched “George’s Bottom Line,” an ABCNews.com blog.
Prior to joining ABC News, he was a senior political adviser to the 1992 U.S. presidential campaign of Bill Clinton and later became the White House Communications Director.
He is married to Alexandra Wentworth, they have two daughters.
Duration : 0:11:0
http://www.HargraveVideo.com The Hargrave prep school for North Carolina residents prepares boys for a future of confidence and leadership. Our military training programs hold students to a higher standard, helping them to become fully prepared for spiritual and academic success. To learn more about the nations most effective military schools, visit HargraveVideo.com or call 888.441.4218.
Duration : 0:1:14
Presentation of the first annual Freeman Scholarship