The Hellenic Navy (HN) (Greek: Πολεμικό Ναυτικό, Polemikó Naftikó, abbreviated ΠΝ) is the naval force of Greece, part of the Greek Armed Forces. The modern Greek navy has its roots in the naval forces of various Aegean Islands, which fought in the Greek War of Independence. During the periods of monarchy (1833–1924 and 1936–1973) it was known as the Royal Navy (Βασιλικόν Ναυτικόν, Vasilikón Naftikón, abbreviated ΒΝ).The total displacement of all the navy's vessels is approximately 150,000 tons.The motto of the Hellenic Navy is "Μέγα το της Θαλάσσης Κράτος" from Thucydides' account of Pericles' oration on the eve of the Peloponnesian War. This has been roughly translated as "Great is the country that controls the sea". The Hellenic Navy's emblem consists of an anchor in front of a crossed Christian cross and trident, with the cross symbolizing Greek Orthodoxy, and the trident symbolizing Poseidon, the god of the sea in Greek mythology. Pericles' words are written across the top of the emblem. "The navy, as it represents a necessary weapon for Greece, should only be created for war and aim to victory."...............The Hellenic Merchant Marine refers to the Merchant Marine of Greece, engaged in commerce and transportation of goods and services universally. It consists of the merchant vessels owned by Greek civilians, flying either the Greek flag or a flag of convenience. Greece is a maritime nation by tradition, as shipping is arguably the oldest form of occupation of the Greeks and a key element of Greek economic activity since the ancient times. Nowadays, Greece has the largest merchant fleet in the world, which is the second largest contributor to the national economy after tourism and forms the backbone of world shipping. The Greek fleet flies a variety of flags, however some Greek shipowners gradually return to Greece following the changes to the legislative framework governing their operations and the improvement of infrastructure.Blogger Tips and Tricks
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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

'We will find you'..[ 4647 ]

Pennsylvania police to 'coward' killer of trooper: 'We will find you'

By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN
September 15, 2014 -- Updated 2121 GMT (0521 HKT)

Source: CNN

(CNN) -- Lt. Col. George Bivens has a message for whoever ambushed two Pennsylvania State Police troopers last week: "We will find you."
The Friday night shooting outside police barracks in Blooming Grove killed one trooper and seriously wounded another.
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Authorities are offering a $75,000 reward for information leading to the suspect or suspects, Bivens said.
Police have released few details about the shooting, saying they want to keep most of the information they've deduced so far from evidence quiet.

 
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"Only the coward that committed this act knows that information, and we will use that to find him or her," Bivens said.
The assailant used a .308-caliber rifle, Bivens said, and could be an avid hunter of someone with formal firearms training.
"Clearly, they practiced with this rifle to maintain proficiency," he said, adding that the suspect may have been practicing at a shooting range.
And it's possible the shooter had "an ongoing issue with law enforcement or the government" and "suffered some level of crisis in his life," Bivens said.
The FBI is assisting, he said, and investigators are working around the clock to track down the suspect.
But there's one key person they haven't had a chance yet to speak with: the trooper who survived the shooting.
Trooper Alex T. Douglass is conscious and speaking for the first time since undergoing surgery after the shooting, police said. But authorities haven't interviewed him.
"First and foremost is our concern for his health and recovery. So we're letting the doctors do what they need to do, and at an appropriate time that will occur. We expect that to happen in the very near future," Bivens said.
The trooper is improving daily. "He was very seriously wounded and he's going to have a long road to recover," he said.
The shooting happened at 10:50 p.m. Friday in a rural, wooded area. Cpl. Bryon K. Dickson was killed in the attack.
Police from New York, New Jersey and throughout the Northeast are assisting in the search for suspects, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan said.
Police have received hundreds of tips in the case and are aggressively pursuing each one, Bivens said.
"We are determined...and we will solve this," Bivens said. "We've all been through any number of complex investigations. They take time. I know we've assembled the A team here. They will absolutely work through this investigation, and I'm confident we'll make an arrest."
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CNN's Joshua Berlinger, Mayra Cuevas, Ed Payne, Joe Sutton and Carma Hassan contributed to this report
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