July 27, 2020

Claim to Fame on Korean Armistice Day

July 27, 1953, 158 meetings spread out over two years and 19 days finally came to an end with the signatures of United States Lt. Gen. William K. Harrison and General Nam Il, a Soviet-born Korean on the Korean Armistice Agreement. United Nations Commander Gen. Mark Clark, Gen. Peng Teh-huai, commander of the Chinese People's Volunteers, and Marshal

July 25, 2020

Passing of Rear Adm. Lester R. Smith, USNR (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Lester Robert "Bob" Smith, U.S. Naval Reserve (Retired) on July 22, 2020 at age 90. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1947, was commissioned in 1951, and served as an aviator until his retirement in 1986 as Flag Support for Commander, Naval Reserve Command. He flew 132

July 21, 2020

Navy History Matters - July 21, 2020

Welcome to Navy History Matters, our weekly compilation of articles, commentaries, and blogs related to history and heritage. Every week we'll gather the top-interest items from a variety of media and social media sources and then link you to related content at NHHC's website (history.navy.mil), your authoritative source for Navy history.National

July 14, 2020

Navy History Matters - July 14, 2020

Welcome to Navy History Matters, our weekly compilation of articles, commentaries, and blogs related to history and heritage. Every week we'll gather the top-interest items from a variety of media and social media sources and then link you to related content at NHHC's website (history.navy.mil), your authoritative source for Navy history.Battle of

July 9, 2020

The Battle of the Atlantic: An Overview

The Battle of the Atlantic was one of the most important fronts in World War II. In September 1939, Germany immediately sought to capitalize on Britain's dependence on imports of food and raw materials.  After the Wehrmacht attacked it in June 1941, the U.S.S.R repeatedly asserted its dire need for imported equipment and supplies. Meanwhile, the

July 7, 2020

Navy History Matters - July 7, 2020

Welcome to Navy History Matters, our weekly compilation of articles, commentaries, and blogs related to history and heritage. Every week we'll gather the top-interest items from a variety of media and social media sources and then link you to related content at NHHC's website (history.navy.mil), your authoritative source for Navy history.Galvanic:

July 4, 2020

Passing of Vice Adm. Edward A. Burkhalter, Jr., USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Vice Admiral Edward Allen "Al" Burkhalter, Jr., U.S. Navy (Retired) on July 1, 2020 at age 91. He entered the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1947 and served as a submarine officer and senior intelligence officer until his retirement in 1986 as the Director of the Intelligence Community Staff for the

June 30, 2020

Navy History Matters - June 30, 2020

Welcome to Navy History Matters, our weekly compilation of articles, commentaries, and blogs related to history and heritage. Every week we'll gather the top-interest items from a variety of media and social media sources and then link you to related content at NHHC's website (history.navy.mil), your authoritative source for Navy history.H-Gram

June 30, 2020

Passing of Rear Admiral S. David Frost, SC, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Shirley David Frost, Supply Corps, U.S. Navy (Retired) on June 27, 2020 at age 90.  David Frost entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1949 and served as a Supply Corps Officer until his retirement in April 1983 as the Deputy Comptroller of the Navy. He deployed twice to the Gulf of

June 25, 2020

Passing of Rear Adm. Eustine Paul Rucci, MC, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Eustine Paul Rucci, Medical Corps, U.S. Navy (Retired) on June 22, 2020 at age 91. Paul Rucci joined the U.S. Naval Reserve in June 1953 and served as a medical doctor until his retirement in August 1985 as the first Commanding Officer of Naval Medical Command, Southwest Region, San