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Los Angeles-class submarine with Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) for Navy SEALs
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-03-10 09:33:25
http://www.specialoperations.com/Navy/DDS/Default.html]]>

Los Angeles-class submarine with Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) for Navy SEALs
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By: Rene73
@ 2013-03-10 09:33:25
http://www.specialoperations.com/Navy/DDS/Default.html]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/los-angeles-class-submarine-with-dry-deck-shelter-dds-for-navy-seals/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/los-angeles-class-submarine-with-dry-deck-shelter-dds-for-navy-seals/ Sun, 10 Mar 2013 09:33:25 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/los-angeles-class-submarine-with-dry-deck-shelter-dds-for-navy-seals/ 13.43927500 144.66665700

Los Angeles class submarine leaving Guam
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By: McMaster_de
@ 2013-02-13 03:22:32
A submarine of the Los Angeles-Class is leaving the Naval Base Guam]]>

Los Angeles class submarine leaving Guam
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By: McMaster_de
@ 2013-02-13 03:22:32
A submarine of the Los Angeles-Class is leaving the Naval Base Guam]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/los-angeles-class-submarine-leaving-guam/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/los-angeles-class-submarine-leaving-guam/ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:22:32 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/los-angeles-class-submarine-leaving-guam/ 13.45047400 144.61019000

USS Richland (YFD-64)
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-01-08 08:44:49
USS Richland (YFD-64/AFDM-8) was an AFDM-3-class medium auxiliary floating drydock built in California for the U.S. Navy. Originally named USS YFD-64, she was towed to the Philippine Islands and Guam where she served until war's end.]]>

USS Richland (YFD-64)
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-01-08 08:44:49
USS Richland (YFD-64/AFDM-8) was an AFDM-3-class medium auxiliary floating drydock built in California for the U.S. Navy. Originally named USS YFD-64, she was towed to the Philippine Islands and Guam where she served until war's end.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-richland-yfd-64/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-richland-yfd-64/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:44:49 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-richland-yfd-64/ 13.43707300 144.66173000

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
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By: kjfitz
@ 2012-12-28 17:57:59
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, who have continued to provide support and upgrades. It has been operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since the 1950s. The bomber carries up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons.]]>

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
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By: kjfitz
@ 2012-12-28 17:57:59
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, who have continued to provide support and upgrades. It has been operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since the 1950s. The bomber carries up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-9/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-9/ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:57:59 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-9/ 13.57956100 144.93087900

Andersen Air Force Base B-2 accident site
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By: Fab
@ 2012-08-28 06:24:12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNnM_8WahcQ
http://www.strategypage.com/military_photos/military_photos_2008042503511.aspx]]>

Andersen Air Force Base B-2 accident site
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By: Fab
@ 2012-08-28 06:24:12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNnM_8WahcQ
http://www.strategypage.com/military_photos/military_photos_2008042503511.aspx]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/andersen-air-force-base-b-2-accident-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/andersen-air-force-base-b-2-accident-site/ Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:24:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/andersen-air-force-base-b-2-accident-site/ 13.58566000 144.93682800

'Governor's House' by Richard Neutra
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By: pmoore66
@ 2012-07-15 08:01:27
1953
with Robert Alexander
Major reconstruction followed the destruction wrought by Super Typhoon Pamela in 1976]]>

'Governor's House' by Richard Neutra
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By: pmoore66
@ 2012-07-15 08:01:27
1953
with Robert Alexander
Major reconstruction followed the destruction wrought by Super Typhoon Pamela in 1976]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/governors-house-by-richard-neutra/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/governors-house-by-richard-neutra/ Sun, 15 Jul 2012 08:01:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/governors-house-by-richard-neutra/ 13.47173600 144.74962900

'Sanchez Elementary School' by Richard Neutra
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By: pmoore66
@ 2012-07-15 07:47:24
1952]]>

'Sanchez Elementary School' by Richard Neutra
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By: pmoore66
@ 2012-07-15 07:47:24
1952]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sanchez-elementary-school-by-richard-neutra/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sanchez-elementary-school-by-richard-neutra/ Sun, 15 Jul 2012 07:47:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sanchez-elementary-school-by-richard-neutra/ 13.29925000 144.66342200

'Adelup School' by Richard Neutra
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By: pmoore66
@ 2012-07-15 07:00:47
1952
The school was condemned as unsafe and irrepairable and was abandoned for many years. Governor Bordallo decided to renovate the building, then occupied the complex and moved other related government offices there.]]>

'Adelup School' by Richard Neutra
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By: pmoore66
@ 2012-07-15 07:00:47
1952
The school was condemned as unsafe and irrepairable and was abandoned for many years. Governor Bordallo decided to renovate the building, then occupied the complex and moved other related government offices there.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/adelup-school-by-richard-neutra/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/adelup-school-by-richard-neutra/ Sun, 15 Jul 2012 07:00:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/adelup-school-by-richard-neutra/ 13.47996800 144.72957900

Oceana Tower 2 (tallest building in Guam)
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-02-10 19:30:09]]>

Oceana Tower 2 (tallest building in Guam)
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By: kkeps
@ 2012-02-10 19:30:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oceana-tower-2-tallest-building-in-guam/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oceana-tower-2-tallest-building-in-guam/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:30:09 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oceana-tower-2-tallest-building-in-guam/ 13.50319900 144.79234000

Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-08-30 19:21:10
Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica is a structure located on the site where the first Catholic church on Guam was constructed in 1669 under the guidance of Padre San Vitores. The present building looms above the palm trees and is a familiar landmark in downtown Hagåtña, Guam.]]>

Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-08-30 19:21:10
Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica is a structure located on the site where the first Catholic church on Guam was constructed in 1669 under the guidance of Padre San Vitores. The present building looms above the palm trees and is a familiar landmark in downtown Hagåtña, Guam.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dulce-nombre-de-maria-cathedral-basilica/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dulce-nombre-de-maria-cathedral-basilica/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:21:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dulce-nombre-de-maria-cathedral-basilica/ 13.47429200 144.75255500

Plaza de España
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-08-30 19:17:42
The Plaza de España, located in central Hagåtña, was the location of the Governors Palace during the Spanish occupation. Most of the palace was destroyed during the shelling of Hagåtña during the retaking of Guam in World War II. There are three structures still standing including the three-arch gate to Almacen (Arsena), the azotea or back porch, and the Chocolate House.]]>

Plaza de España
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-08-30 19:17:42
The Plaza de España, located in central Hagåtña, was the location of the Governors Palace during the Spanish occupation. Most of the palace was destroyed during the shelling of Hagåtña during the retaking of Guam in World War II. There are three structures still standing including the three-arch gate to Almacen (Arsena), the azotea or back porch, and the Chocolate House.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/plaza-de-espa-a/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/plaza-de-espa-a/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:17:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/plaza-de-espa-a/ 13.47420300 144.75214200

Mount Lamlam (highest point of Guam)
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-03-25 18:19:33
Mount Lamlam is a peak on the island of Guam. It is located in the village of Agat, in the southwest of the island. At 1,332 feet (406 m), it is the highest peak in Guam. The distance from the peak to the bottom of the nearby Mariana Trench is perhaps the greatest change in elevation on Earth over such a short distance.]]>

Mount Lamlam (highest point of Guam)
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-03-25 18:19:33
Mount Lamlam is a peak on the island of Guam. It is located in the village of Agat, in the southwest of the island. At 1,332 feet (406 m), it is the highest peak in Guam. The distance from the peak to the bottom of the nearby Mariana Trench is perhaps the greatest change in elevation on Earth over such a short distance.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mount-lamlam-highest-point-of-guam/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mount-lamlam-highest-point-of-guam/ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:19:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mount-lamlam-highest-point-of-guam/ 13.33597940 144.65936588

UnderWater World Guam
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-08-08 10:46:31]]>

UnderWater World Guam
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-08-08 10:46:31]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/underwater-world-guam/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/underwater-world-guam/ Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:46:31 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/underwater-world-guam/ 13.51440300 144.80573000

KAL Flight 801 crashsite
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By: Dania
@ 2010-07-19 07:21:03
Korean Air Flight 801 (KE801, KAL801) crashed on August 6, 1997, on approach to Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport, Guam (a United States insular area).

Flight 801 was normally flown by an Airbus A300; since Korean Air had scheduled the August 5–6 flight to transport Guamanian athletes to the South Pacific Mini Games in American Samoa, the airline designated HL7468, a Boeing 747-300 delivered to Korean Air on December 12, 1984, to fly the route that night. The aircraft crashed on Nimitz Hill in Asan.
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KAL Flight 801 crashsite
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By: Dania
@ 2010-07-19 07:21:03
Korean Air Flight 801 (KE801, KAL801) crashed on August 6, 1997, on approach to Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport, Guam (a United States insular area).

Flight 801 was normally flown by an Airbus A300; since Korean Air had scheduled the August 5–6 flight to transport Guamanian athletes to the South Pacific Mini Games in American Samoa, the airline designated HL7468, a Boeing 747-300 delivered to Korean Air on December 12, 1984, to fly the route that night. The aircraft crashed on Nimitz Hill in Asan.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kal-flight-801-crashsite/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kal-flight-801-crashsite/ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:21:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kal-flight-801-crashsite/ 13.45542800 144.73251300

Airplane in flight
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-12-25 08:06:12]]>

Airplane in flight
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-12-25 08:06:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airplane-in-flight-66/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airplane-in-flight-66/ Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:06:12 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/airplane-in-flight-66/ 13.44397800 144.66144600

P-3 Orion
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-08-28 12:27:49]]>

P-3 Orion
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-08-28 12:27:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/p-3-orion-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/p-3-orion-1/ Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:27:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/p-3-orion-1/ 13.59661300 144.96213000

Northrop Grumman B-2 "Spirit"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-08-28 10:56:44]]>

Northrop Grumman B-2 "Spirit"
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-08-28 10:56:44]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/northrop-grumman-b-2-spirit/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/northrop-grumman-b-2-spirit/ Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:56:44 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/northrop-grumman-b-2-spirit/ 13.57982700 144.93170500

Wake
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-10 04:11:26]]>

Wake
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-10 04:11:26]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wake-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wake-1/ Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:11:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wake-1/ 13.45223400 144.66276000

Radomes under construction
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-21 23:11:06]]>

Radomes under construction
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-21 23:11:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radomes-under-construction/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radomes-under-construction/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:11:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radomes-under-construction/ 13.58758900 144.84097100

Satellite ground station
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-21 23:10:24]]>

Satellite ground station
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-21 23:10:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/satellite-ground-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/satellite-ground-station/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:10:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/satellite-ground-station/ 13.57999200 144.83620800

AN/FRD-10 Classic Bullseye Antenna
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-21 23:05:32
The Naval Security Group (NAVSECGRU) worldwide CLASSIC BULLSEYE (now FLAGHOIST) network is part of the DOD Worldwide High Frequency Direction Finding System for strategic intelligence collection and emitter location. High-Frequency Direction-Finding [HF-DF, popularly known as huff-duff] intercepts and locates voice and message traffic transmitted on short-wave channels. HF-DF systems operate at frequencies where the signals are reflected from the earth's ionosphere [skywave signals].]]>

AN/FRD-10 Classic Bullseye Antenna
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-21 23:05:32
The Naval Security Group (NAVSECGRU) worldwide CLASSIC BULLSEYE (now FLAGHOIST) network is part of the DOD Worldwide High Frequency Direction Finding System for strategic intelligence collection and emitter location. High-Frequency Direction-Finding [HF-DF, popularly known as huff-duff] intercepts and locates voice and message traffic transmitted on short-wave channels. HF-DF systems operate at frequencies where the signals are reflected from the earth's ionosphere [skywave signals].]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/an-frd-10-classic-bullseye-antenna-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/an-frd-10-classic-bullseye-antenna-1/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:05:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/an-frd-10-classic-bullseye-antenna-1/ 13.59353800 144.85256400

NASA Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-21 23:03:03
The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) is a network of communications satellites (each called a Tracking and Data Relay Satellite or TDRS) and ground stations used by NASA for space communications. The system was designed to replace an existing network of ground stations that had supported all of NASA's manned flight missions. The prime design goal was to increase the time spacecraft were in communication with the ground and improve the amount of data that could be transferred.]]>

NASA Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-21 23:03:03
The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) is a network of communications satellites (each called a Tracking and Data Relay Satellite or TDRS) and ground stations used by NASA for space communications. The system was designed to replace an existing network of ground stations that had supported all of NASA's manned flight missions. The prime design goal was to increase the time spacecraft were in communication with the ground and improve the amount of data that could be transferred.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nasa-tracking-and-data-relay-satellite-system-tdrss/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nasa-tracking-and-data-relay-satellite-system-tdrss/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:03:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nasa-tracking-and-data-relay-satellite-system-tdrss/ 13.61515000 144.85520800

Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-21 22:56:38
The Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is an American all-weather, aircraft carrier-based tactical Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft. The twin turboprop aircraft was designed and developed in the 1950s by Grumman for the United States Navy as a replacement for the E-1 Tracer. The aircraft has been progressively updated with the latest variant, the E-2D, first flying in 2007.]]>

Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-21 22:56:38
The Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is an American all-weather, aircraft carrier-based tactical Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft. The twin turboprop aircraft was designed and developed in the 1950s by Grumman for the United States Navy as a replacement for the E-1 Tracer. The aircraft has been progressively updated with the latest variant, the E-2D, first flying in 2007.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-e-2-hawkeye-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-e-2-hawkeye-1/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:56:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grumman-e-2-hawkeye-1/ 13.58139400 144.93476800

Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-21 22:54:54
The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is an American military transport aircraft built by Lockheed. It was designed to provide strategic heavy airlift over intercontinental distances and to carry outsize and oversize cargo. The C-5 Galaxy has been operated by the United States Air Force since 1969 and is one of the largest military aircraft in the world.]]>

Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-21 22:54:54
The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is an American military transport aircraft built by Lockheed. It was designed to provide strategic heavy airlift over intercontinental distances and to carry outsize and oversize cargo. The C-5 Galaxy has been operated by the United States Air Force since 1969 and is one of the largest military aircraft in the world.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-c-5-galaxy-4/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-c-5-galaxy-4/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:54:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lockheed-c-5-galaxy-4/ 13.58363100 144.94332400

McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-21 22:53:47
The KC-10 Extender is an air-to-air tanker aircraft in service with the United States Air Force derived from the civilian DC-10-30 airliner. The KC-10 was the second consecutive McDonnell Douglas transport aircraft to be selected by the US Air Force following the C-9 Nightingale.]]>

McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-21 22:53:47
The KC-10 Extender is an air-to-air tanker aircraft in service with the United States Air Force derived from the civilian DC-10-30 airliner. The KC-10 was the second consecutive McDonnell Douglas transport aircraft to be selected by the US Air Force following the C-9 Nightingale.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mcdonnell-douglas-kc-10-extender-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mcdonnell-douglas-kc-10-extender-2/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:53:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mcdonnell-douglas-kc-10-extender-2/ 13.58265600 144.94137700

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-21 22:52:14
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered, strategic bomber operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since 1955.]]>

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-21 22:52:14
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered, strategic bomber operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since 1955.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-4/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-4/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:52:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-b-52-stratofortress-4/ 13.57315000 144.91942000

Pacific Islands Club
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By: noworld
@ 2007-02-12 07:10:54
Resort Hotel, Tamuning, Guam]]>

Pacific Islands Club
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By: noworld
@ 2007-02-12 07:10:54
Resort Hotel, Tamuning, Guam]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pacific-islands-club/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pacific-islands-club/ Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:10:54 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pacific-islands-club/ 13.50365000 144.79323900

E-2C Hawkeye on take off in Guam
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-02-07 15:27:46]]>

E-2C Hawkeye on take off in Guam
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2007-02-07 15:27:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/e-2c-hawkeye-on-take-off-in-guam/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/e-2c-hawkeye-on-take-off-in-guam/ Wed, 07 Feb 2007 15:27:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/e-2c-hawkeye-on-take-off-in-guam/ 13.57666500 144.91967800

Andersen AFB External Site
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By: gamma
@ 2007-01-12 14:44:12
As the Westernmost U.S. soil in the Pacific, Guam today remains a strategic outpost for the U.S. military. In 1949, U.S. President Harry S. Truman signed the Organic Act making Guam an unincorporated territory of the United States with limited self-governing authority and granting American Citizenship to the people of Guam. In 1962, security clearance requirement for travel to Guam, which had been in place since World War II, were lifted permitting Guam's economy to flourish and opening and influx of new residents of diverse nationalities and races such as Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Indian, Pacific Islanders and Caucasian.

GE Only 13-34'20.57 N 144-55'13.75'' E]]>

Andersen AFB External Site
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By: gamma
@ 2007-01-12 14:44:12
As the Westernmost U.S. soil in the Pacific, Guam today remains a strategic outpost for the U.S. military. In 1949, U.S. President Harry S. Truman signed the Organic Act making Guam an unincorporated territory of the United States with limited self-governing authority and granting American Citizenship to the people of Guam. In 1962, security clearance requirement for travel to Guam, which had been in place since World War II, were lifted permitting Guam's economy to flourish and opening and influx of new residents of diverse nationalities and races such as Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Indian, Pacific Islanders and Caucasian.

GE Only 13-34'20.57 N 144-55'13.75'' E]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/andersen-afb-external-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/andersen-afb-external-site/ Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:44:12 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/andersen-afb-external-site/ 13.18109989 144.76100159

Ordot Landfill
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By: romulusnr
@ 2006-06-30 18:52:54
Ordot Landfill was a Japanese WWII supply depot, and then a US Navy landfill. The landfill's overflowing stock of toxic chemicals made it a Superfund hazardous cleanup site.]]>

Ordot Landfill
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By: romulusnr
@ 2006-06-30 18:52:54
Ordot Landfill was a Japanese WWII supply depot, and then a US Navy landfill. The landfill's overflowing stock of toxic chemicals made it a Superfund hazardous cleanup site.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ordot-landfill/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ordot-landfill/ Fri, 30 Jun 2006 18:52:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ordot-landfill/ 13.43904500 144.75113900

USS Frank Cable (AS-40) submarine tender
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-06-14 18:24:54
I wondered why this particular ship was docked stern in like this until I saw this photo.]]>

USS Frank Cable (AS-40) submarine tender
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-06-14 18:24:54
I wondered why this particular ship was docked stern in like this until I saw this photo.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-frank-cable-as-40-submarine-tender/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-frank-cable-as-40-submarine-tender/ Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:24:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-frank-cable-as-40-submarine-tender/ 13.43642700 144.66871200

Japanese WWII airstrip (last stand for the Japanese on Guam)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-06-14 17:11:52
Once the Japanese took the island, they did little to improve facilities or infrastructure. They did however recognize the suitability of the Orote Peninsula for an airstrip and constructed a 4500-foot coral-surfaced runway.

The airstrip on the Orote Peninsula played a critical role in the American invasion strategy. Once troops secured Asan and Agat beaches, they were to advance and merge to isolate the peninsula and the airstrip. The Japanese expected this and reinforced the peninsula with defense positions and (haphazardly) placed landmines along existing roads.

Three weeks prior to landing, extensive air raids were carried out in an attempt to secure Asan and Agat beaches, where American Armed forces were to begin their initial assault. The offensive strategy, now apparent to the Japanese, was to land on Asan and Agat beaches and unite these forces by capturing the Orote Peninsula. The Orote Peninsula was edged with 200-foot cliffs overlooking the two beaches. It also contained the only functional airfield, crucial in order to secure and cut off Japanese supplies, and to bring in additional American supplies.

Thirteen days prior to the invasion, American ships and aircraft attacked in a constant 24-hour stream. This pre-invasion attack verified the American strategy to land on Asan and Agat beaches. Therefore, the Japanese concentrated their defense structures on the Orote Peninsula, between Asan and Agat beaches. This pre-war effort destroyed Japanese fortifications, most of Agana city, villages along Asan and Agat beaches as well as vegetation.

After four days of continuous battle, the enemy was surrounded on the Orote Peninsula.

On July 28th the airstrip on Orote Peninsula was secured.
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Japanese WWII airstrip (last stand for the Japanese on Guam)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-06-14 17:11:52
Once the Japanese took the island, they did little to improve facilities or infrastructure. They did however recognize the suitability of the Orote Peninsula for an airstrip and constructed a 4500-foot coral-surfaced runway.

The airstrip on the Orote Peninsula played a critical role in the American invasion strategy. Once troops secured Asan and Agat beaches, they were to advance and merge to isolate the peninsula and the airstrip. The Japanese expected this and reinforced the peninsula with defense positions and (haphazardly) placed landmines along existing roads.

Three weeks prior to landing, extensive air raids were carried out in an attempt to secure Asan and Agat beaches, where American Armed forces were to begin their initial assault. The offensive strategy, now apparent to the Japanese, was to land on Asan and Agat beaches and unite these forces by capturing the Orote Peninsula. The Orote Peninsula was edged with 200-foot cliffs overlooking the two beaches. It also contained the only functional airfield, crucial in order to secure and cut off Japanese supplies, and to bring in additional American supplies.

Thirteen days prior to the invasion, American ships and aircraft attacked in a constant 24-hour stream. This pre-invasion attack verified the American strategy to land on Asan and Agat beaches. Therefore, the Japanese concentrated their defense structures on the Orote Peninsula, between Asan and Agat beaches. This pre-war effort destroyed Japanese fortifications, most of Agana city, villages along Asan and Agat beaches as well as vegetation.

After four days of continuous battle, the enemy was surrounded on the Orote Peninsula.

On July 28th the airstrip on Orote Peninsula was secured.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/japanese-wwii-airstrip-last-stand-for-the-japanese-on-guam/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/japanese-wwii-airstrip-last-stand-for-the-japanese-on-guam/ Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:11:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/japanese-wwii-airstrip-last-stand-for-the-japanese-on-guam/ 13.43724100 144.63999300

Los Angeles class submarine
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-06-14 16:56:25
Look just to the east about 100 feet from the sub's stern. It looks like a 'bubble' type sail off a different (Russian?) submarine.]]>

Los Angeles class submarine
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-06-14 16:56:25
Look just to the east about 100 feet from the sub's stern. It looks like a 'bubble' type sail off a different (Russian?) submarine.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/los-angeles-class-submarine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/los-angeles-class-submarine/ Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:56:25 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/los-angeles-class-submarine/ 13.43820800 144.66717000

Mystery Submarine
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-06-14 16:53:08
This sub doesn't add up as any US sub that I know of. It is appx 290 to 300 feet long and the sail has no horizontal stabilizers. Anyone have any ideas?]]>

Mystery Submarine
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-06-14 16:53:08
This sub doesn't add up as any US sub that I know of. It is appx 290 to 300 feet long and the sail has no horizontal stabilizers. Anyone have any ideas?]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mystery-submarine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mystery-submarine/ Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:53:08 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mystery-submarine/ 13.43525500 144.66302000

USS San Francisco (SSN-711) in drydock after hitting underwater mountain
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-06-14 13:17:49
At 12 noon, January 8 2005, Guam Time, the USS SAN FRANCISCO, SSN-711, hit an uncharted undersea mountain while travelling at high speed about 500 ft below surface. The submarine was able to surface and head back to Guam. One critically injured sailor died January 9, while 23 other crewmen are treated for injuries by SEAL medical personnel that came aboard January 9. On its way back to Guam, the SAN FRANCISCO was escorted by USNS GYSGT FRED W. STOCKHAM (T-AK 3017) and USCGC GALVESTON ISLAND (WPB 1349). USNS KISKA (T-AE 35) as well as military aircraft stood by to assist if required.

USS SAN FRANCISCO arrived at Guam the afternoon of January 10. There were no reports of damage to the reactor plant which is operating normally.]]>

USS San Francisco (SSN-711) in drydock after hitting underwater mountain
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-06-14 13:17:49
At 12 noon, January 8 2005, Guam Time, the USS SAN FRANCISCO, SSN-711, hit an uncharted undersea mountain while travelling at high speed about 500 ft below surface. The submarine was able to surface and head back to Guam. One critically injured sailor died January 9, while 23 other crewmen are treated for injuries by SEAL medical personnel that came aboard January 9. On its way back to Guam, the SAN FRANCISCO was escorted by USNS GYSGT FRED W. STOCKHAM (T-AK 3017) and USCGC GALVESTON ISLAND (WPB 1349). USNS KISKA (T-AE 35) as well as military aircraft stood by to assist if required.

USS SAN FRANCISCO arrived at Guam the afternoon of January 10. There were no reports of damage to the reactor plant which is operating normally.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-san-francisco-ssn-711-in-drydock-after-hitting-underwater-mountain/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-san-francisco-ssn-711-in-drydock-after-hitting-underwater-mountain/ Wed, 14 Jun 2006 13:17:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-san-francisco-ssn-711-in-drydock-after-hitting-underwater-mountain/ 13.44429600 144.65963700

B-1B Bomber at Andersen Air Force Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-06-14 13:01:30
I thought the B-2 was deployed at Andersen too but I don't see any of their signature hangars. I thought the B-2 is too fragile to leave out in the weather.]]>

B-1B Bomber at Andersen Air Force Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-06-14 13:01:30
I thought the B-2 was deployed at Andersen too but I don't see any of their signature hangars. I thought the B-2 is too fragile to leave out in the weather.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-1b-bomber-at-andersen-air-force-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-1b-bomber-at-andersen-air-force-base/ Wed, 14 Jun 2006 13:01:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-1b-bomber-at-andersen-air-force-base/ 13.57455100 144.92225900

B-52D Stratofortress Arc Light Memorial
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-06-09 15:49:23]]>

B-52D Stratofortress Arc Light Memorial
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-06-09 15:49:23]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52d-stratofortress-arc-light-memorial/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52d-stratofortress-arc-light-memorial/ Fri, 09 Jun 2006 15:49:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-52d-stratofortress-arc-light-memorial/ 13.56901500 144.91988300

Guam
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-07-08 16:48:14
Guam is an island in the western Pacific Ocean and is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States. It is one of five U.S. territories with an established civilian government.]]>

Guam
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-07-08 16:48:14
Guam is an island in the western Pacific Ocean and is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States. It is one of five U.S. territories with an established civilian government.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/guam/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/guam/ Fri, 08 Jul 2005 16:48:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/guam/ 13.43236700 144.75585900