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The article discusses the efforts of One Call Concepts Inc. (OCC) in developing a round-the-clock access to every aspect of the operation for facility operators or excavators in the U.S. It states that the company has developed Imap, to give facility operators complete control over the management of their notification area databases. Moreover, PRISM, a geographic information system (GIS) for one call environment is created to give one call center the opportunity to harness the power of GIS.

Presents personal historical narratives concerning the United States (US) Navy from 1990 to 1999. Role played by the US destroyer and several Kuwaiti patrol boats during the opening phase of the air campaign of Operation Desert Storm in 1991 at the Persian Gulf; Details on the increasing role of women in the US Navy; Information on the USS Kearsarge, an amphibious assault ship which was the first fleet to have women aboard.

The article focuses on American one call notification center operator One Call Concepts Inc. (OCC) which has been hosting and sponsored various conferences and meetings about underground damage prevention. It notes the 2013 Greater Chesapeake Damage Prevention Training Conference hosted by OCC in Maryland focusing on damage prevention program and networks. It discusses the OCC-backed 2013 Technology Committee and Users Group meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana focus on product and services.

The article offers information on the second declaration of independence in the form of former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln's emancipation proclamation. On January 1, 1863, President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. By signing that order, he not only ended the human bondage in America, but also helped guarantee the survival of American democracy itself.

The article focuses on the installation of the Ticket Check, an automated positive response system by technology developer One Call Concepts Inc. (OCC) to facilitate excavation activities in the U.S. Tom Hoff, president of OCC, stated that the said technology is programmed to allow engineers to distinguish easily underground utility problems. Hoff stresses that the information superhighway improves engineering services and establishes better customer relations.

Highlights the contribution of scientist Denys Overholser to the military aviation history of the United States. Stealth theories developed by Overholser; Research on stealth technology; Demonstrator aircraft developed by Overholser and the Skunk Works.

Focuses on the contribution of U.S. Navy aviator David McCampbell to the military aviation of the United States. Military career of McCampbell; Aerial combat expertise of McCampbell.

Focuses on the contribution of Afro-American aviators who formed the Tuskegee Airmen to the military aviation history of the united States. Racism experienced by the aviators; Combat record of the airmen; Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen.

Focuses on the achievement and contribution of United States aviator Eugene Ely to the military aviation history of the country. Application of airplane in naval operations; Career of Ely as pilot; Demonstration on the feasibility of airplanes to be launched and land in ships.

Reports that the United States Navy is pursuing a strategy to upgrade its F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. Why the approach is risky; Cost of the upgrade; Specific improvements targeted for the aircraft.

Reports that the United States Navy will keep to an ambitious pace to lease and install an advanced intranet linking every Navy and Marine Corps member. Duties of a vendor to be hired by the Navy; Estimated cost of the program; Description of the seat management concept; Risks posed by the plan's pace.

Highlights the issue that the United States (US) should reorient its national missile defense programs to focus on sea-based defense of US territory from missile attack. Views of the proponents of a sea-based solution; Information on the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) treaty signed by the US and the former Soviet Union; Effect of abandoning the ABM treaty on relations with Russia.

Discusses the recommendations outlined in the Quadrennial Defense Review for reduction of the number of tactical-aircrafts. Construction of F-22s; Reduction of F/A-18E fighter aircrafts; Cost comparisons between F-22s and F/A-18Es; Replacement plans for F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft.

Discusses the issue on the elimination of an Air Force wing as part of the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) of the United States Defense Department on August 10, 2001. How the proposal will affect the submission of the QDR to lawmakers; Expected approval of the proposal by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld; Implications of the QDR on the military active duty and reserve force.

Reports on the plan of the United States Navy to test the concept of smaller warships. Purpose of using smaller ships; Options of the U.S. Navy's approach.

The article reports on the extensive at-sea evaluation of the RV Triton test ship being conducted jointly by the British and the U.S. navies. It notes that the U.S. Navy has invested about $2 million in Triton to develop the Trials Instrumentation System that collects more than 300 channels of data from the trimaran hull and its supporting structures. It mentions that Triton is an electric drive ship. It cites that the British navy is assessing the trimaran hull for its Future Surface Combatant.

Reports on an experiment to be launched by the United States Navy in summer 2001 to determine whether the crew of the DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers can be reduced. Objective of the experiment; Manpower costs for a single DDG-51; Implication of reducing crews; Crew size goal.

Presents an excerpt from the book `Memos to the President: Management Advice From the Nation's Top Public Administrators.'

Discusses the challenges facing the LPD-17 amphibious ship program of the United States Navy. Details of the cost increases and schedule delays of the ship program; Design of the naval ship; Acquisition strategy of the military agency for the LPD-17 ships.

Focuses on the status of the LPD-17 San Antonio-class amphibious ship program of the United States (U.S.) Navy. Estimated cost of the program; Information on the Navy's vision for the program; Decision of the U.S. Congress on the program; Problem with the program.

Deals with the financial shortage facing the United States (U.S.) Navy to maintain its ship and aircraft inventory. Possible solution set to alleviate the challenge, according to Admiral Vern Clark, chief of naval operations; Details on the Integrated Warfare Architecture process of the U.S. Navy; Priorities of the U.S. Navy.

Features Maritime Domain Awareness, an effort to boost the United States (U.S.) defenses against terrorism and other domestic threats. Advantages of linking different databases; Formation of the National Homeland Security Agency; Views of Frank Hoffman, a member of the U.S. Commission on National Security/21st Century, on the domain awareness.

Reports on the shortages of precision-guided munitions (PGM) for the United States Navy aircraft carriers of the Pacific Fleet. Reason for the decline in PGM stocks; PGM purchased by the Navy.

Deals with the national security bill being drafted by the United States (U.S.) Congress. Inputs which the U.S. Congress will use to draft the bill; Report from the U.S. Commission on National Security; National security needs of the country in the 21st century.

Reports on the plans of the United States Department of Defense Ballistic Missile Defense Organization to boost funding for lower-tier missile defense programs in the fiscal 2002 budget. Views by President George W. Bush and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on the diversion of funds from the Navy Theatre Wide and National Missile Defense program; Priority of the Bush administration.

Reports that snags in developing improved versions of the United States Navy's Standard anti-air missile are slowing the service's medium- and high-altitude missile defense programs. How the delay create changes in the programs' funding; Information the defense programs; Claims of Navy officials on the issue.

Describes the programs established by the United States Navy's Naval War College that aimed to build a group of highly skilled officers capable of guiding the service in the 21st century. Significance of the program; Views of some officials.

Reports that United States Navy officials hope to acquire or lease a high-speed catamaran for experimentation in fleet exercises. Capabilities offered by high-speed catamarans; Cost of the ship; Price to lease a fast catamaran over two years.

Reports on the approval made by senior United States Navy officials to test the technology called Tactical Component Network (TCN) that could boost the performance of the service's Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) program. Details on CEC; Overview of the TCN; Number of TCN testing events planned by the U.S. Navy officials.

Forecasts the asset deficit of the United States (U.S.) Navy until 2020, according to a briefing for retired admirals in the U.S. as of November 2000. Details on the briefing; Funds and appropriations; Programs that are available for procurement; Predictions for spending in shipbuilding.

Reports on the possible postponement of the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) for warship missile control of the United States Navy as of November 2000. Reason for the decision to delay operations; Requirements for an effective test of the CEO; Information on the problems encountered.