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Of whatsoever number a fleet of ships of war is composed, it is usually divided into three squadrons; and these, if numerous, are again separated into divisions.

The admiral, or commander in chief of a squadron, being frequently invested with a great charge, on which the fate of a kingdom may depend, ought certainly to be possessed of abilities equal to so important a station and so extensive a command.

There are in most states one or two ministers of war, one of whom is the minister of naval affairs.

I was with a Navy F-18 squadron, and I know a single squadron could finish off the entire Sudanese air force in a day.

There can be only one Captain to a ship.

There are but few naval powers, but there are many land powers.

On 9/11, 2001, the Navy stood at 316 ships. By 2008, after one of the great military buildups in American history, we were at 278 ships and had 49,000 fewer sailors.

Three Royal Air Force aeroplanes have come over to us so far with their arms and equipment.

For the mission's sake, for our country's sake, and the sake of the men who carried the Division's colors in past battles - carry out your mission and keep your honor clean.