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Navy For more information, contact the Navy League at 2300 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201-3308, 703-528- 1775 or check the website at www.navyleague.org. Secretary of the Navy, Gordon R. England will make an appearance at the Navy League's Awards Luncheon and Final Dinner on July 2. encouraged women to knit sweaters, mufflers, and mittens for seamen. Navy League members have provided physi- cal and spiritual comfort to sea service members and their families. Today more than 77,000 Navy League members, belonging to 330 councils around the world, still devote time, money, and energy to support and improve the well being of American ser- vice personnel and their families. Coun- cils adopt ships and units; honor enlisted personnel through various types of pro- fessional and leadership awards; host social events for military personnel; and support family members left behind when spouses or parents are deployed. In addition, they provide scholarships for military personnel and their family members; raise money and provide vol- unteer workers for Fleet Week activities, ship welcomings, and ship commission- ings; and host birthday celebrations for the various sea services. This year also marks the 40th anniver- sary of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps, a Navy League program with more than 10,000 members throughout the U.S. Councils invest in the youth of our nation by sponsoring and supporting Sea Cadet programs across the country. The convention will feature informa- tive sessions involving senior officers from the sea services and industry who will talk about shipbuilding, the Mer- NORMANDY/ 1L NAVY LEAGUE chant Marines, Coast Guard operations, and Operation Enduring Freedom. A highlight of the five-day convention will include a visit by Secretary of the Navy Gordon R. England on Tuesday, July 2, for the awards luncheon and the final dinner that evening. So as the Navy League g athers in New York City to celebrate their Centennial, it is with a renewed patriotic spirit and vigor we look to the future and rally around our Centennial theme: Citizens In Support of the Sea Services. We ask that you join us in this worthy effort. PREVENT MARINE GROWTH IN SEA WATER HEAT EXCHANGERS & PIPING SYSTEMS CHLOROPAC ' electrochlorination units eliminate the extra costs and maintenance time associated with live water systems. • Eliminate the fuel penalty associated with fouled heat exchangers • Eliminate the need for back flushing and periodic cleaning • Eliminate the need to store chemicals on board • Eliminate premature deterioration of piping systems Find out what 50 years of proven advancements can do for you. Contact USFilter's Electrocatalytic Products at 2 Milltown Court, Union, NJ 07083, Phone: 908-851-2277 Fax: 908-851-6906. www.usfilter.com Typical fouled condensor tube plate. .VIVENDI water company K ( H-0IMIJ \l) ' Circle 314 on Reader Service Card or visit www.maritimereporterinfo.com Maneuver.. .Propel.. .Position Tunnel Thrusters 100 to 2000 HP Harbormaster thrusters and outdrives are found around the world in ships, boats and barges where economical performance is required. For unassisted maneuvering in tight quarters. For easily-moved, deck-mounted propulsion. For critical dynamic positioning. For precision vessel control. Harbormaster Marine products are designed to customer specification and built with utmost care and highest quality. They provide years of durable service and are backed by a reliable support system. Fast world-wide support! If you operate a Harbormaster or Murray & Tregurtha product anywhere in the world, we can provide spare parts and on-site field service. Call us first! Outboard and through- the-hull azimuthing drives 50 to 1500 HP Harbormaster Harbormaster Marine, Inc. 31777 Industrial Road Livonia, Ml 48150 USA (734) 425-1080 Fax (734) 425-1850 Website: http://www.harbormastermarine.com Circle 251 on Reader Service Card or visit www.maritimereporterinfo.com June, 2002 29