May 3, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Michael P. Nowakowski, USN (Ret).

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Michael Peter “Mike” Nowakowski, U.S. Navy (Retired), on 22 April 2022 at age 69. Rear Admiral Nowakowski was commissioned via Officer Candidate School in 1974 and served as a surface warfare officer until his retirement in 2007 as the president, Board of Inspection and Survey. His

May 3, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Riley D. Mixson, USN (Ret).

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Riley Dewitt Mixson, U.S. Navy (Retired), on 27 April 2022 at age 85. Rear Admiral Mixson enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1958 and served as a naval aviator until his retirement in 1994 as director, Air Warfare Division (N88), Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). His

May 3, 2022

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral Isham W. Linder, USN (Ret).

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Isham Wiseman “Sam” Linder, U.S. Navy (Retired), on 22 January 2022 at age 97 (a couple weeks shy of 98). Rear Admiral Linder enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1942 and served as a naval aviator until his retirement in 1978 as superintendent of the Naval Postgraduate

Engagement between the American Frigate United States and the English Frigate Macedonian Surrendered after 17 Minutes of Fighting

May 2, 2022

A Frigate Battle through Enemy Eyes

During the War of 1812, USS United States, one of six original frigates of the U.S. Navy, defeated and captured HMS Macedonian. Samuel Leech, a seaman aboard Macedonian, later described in vivid and gruesome detail what it was like to be on the losing end of a battle with an American warship.

Engraving depicting USS Philadelphia in Joshua Humphreys’ shipyard provides a sense of the scale of building the large frigates. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs, Image ID 54392 New York Public Library

April 29, 2022

USS UNITED STATES: A “most powerful” and “useful ship”

"Editor's Note: On May 10, 2022, Naval History and Heritage Command will commemorate the 225th anniversary of the launch of the first of the U.S. Navy's six frigates (United States), which began the new United States Navy. The launch of the frigates is a significant moment in both U.S. Navy and American history,  and the U.S. Navy's earliest

April 28, 2022

In Memoriam: Admiral Ronald J. Zlatoper, USN (Ret).

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Admiral Ronald Joseph “Zap” Zlatoper on 21 April 2022 at age 80. Admiral Zlatoper entered the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) in 1959 and served as an aviator until his retirement in 1997 as Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet. His commands included Attack Squadron EIGHT

April 6, 2022

Captain Jordine Von Wantoch, First Mom to Have a Normal Navy Career

Over the past 18 months, the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) has highlighted female Navy trailblazers. We have shared their stories because these women are important members of the Navy family. They have served as valuable role models for the next generation of Navy civilians and sailors. NHHC is committed to ensuring their stories are

The United States Delegation to the conference, photographed on the steps of the State-War-Navy Building, Pennsylvania Ave. At 17th St., Washington, D.C., in November 1921. Among those present are: Admiral Robert E. Coontz, USN Chief of Naval Operations (left end of second row), Rear Admiral William V. Pratt, USN, directly behind Coontz).

April 5, 2022

The Washington Naval Treaty

After world powers signed the 11 November 1918 Armistice, effectively ending World War I, the British Royal Navy interned the German High Seas Fleet, which had surrendered mostly intact. Allied powers held opposing views concerning the fate of the German warships then moored at the Royal Navy base at Scapa Flow. French and Italian leaders argued

March 30, 2022

In Memoriam: RADM Thomas James Hill, SC, USNR (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Thomas James “Tom” Hill, Supply Corps, U.S. Naval Reserve (Retired), on 17 February 2022 at age 79. Rear Admiral Hill entered the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1964 and served as a Supply Corps officer until his retirement in 2002 as transportation director for Naval Supply Systems Command.

Continental Frigate Alliance (1778-1785) Contemporary painting by Captain Matthew Parke, USMC, depicting Alliance, in the lower right, passing Boston Lighthouse from sea, 1781. Courtesy of the Naval Historical Foundation, Washington, D.C. Donated by Captain Parke's Great Granddaughter, Miss Annie H. Parke, February 1936. Official U.S. Navy Photograph.

March 24, 2022

“Act to provide a naval armament” – 225th Anniversary of the Creation of the United States Navy

Editor's Note: On May 10, 2022, Naval History and Heritage Command will commemorate the 225th anniversary of the launch of the first of the U.S. Navy's six frigates (United States), which began the new United States Navy. The launch of the frigates is a significant moment in both U.S. Navy and American history,  and the U.S. Navy's earliest heroes,