Word: flagging
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Norman Polmar. "The captain didn't know whether he was at war or peace." Yet despite charges that the Navy's mission in the Persian Gulf was poorly defined, it was in fact the most traditional of all naval roles: helping keep essential sea-lanes open and showing the flag in a region of vital interest...
...disclosure came as a surprise because the Reagan administration had previously announced plans only to provide escort protection to Kuwaiti oil tankers that changed their registry to the U.S. flag. That protection is expected to begin sometime early next month, according to Pentagon sources...
...keep oil flowing, the United States is preparing to put its flag on 11 Kuwaiti tankers after they are inspected by the Coast Guard. The process probably will be completed early next month, officials said...
...Washington Post reporter called campaign officials midweek with evidence of a recent liaison between Hart and a Washington woman. The threat of further revelations prompted Hart and his plucky wife Lee to suspend campaigning in New Hampshire and fly to Denver for the ritual hoisting of the white flag...
...would be ridiculous to expect The Ideal Copy to be a return to The Pink Flag or Chairs Missing. After all, Wire had begun to grow out of their punk youth even before they broke up. However, given the nature of their post accomplishments, an interesting record would suffice. With The Ideal Copy, the band has produced a void to fill a void, which will disappoint old and new fans alike. If you want to discover the truth behind Wire, the reasons behind their influence, check Pink Flag or Chairs Missing. If ultra-cool-progressive-art-dance-rock is your...