June 11, 2020

What So Proudly We Hail

Every morning at 0800, Sailors around the world hear the call to colors. They take a moment of silence, stop what they are doing, and stand at attention to salute the national ensign while the Star-Bangled Banner plays.Title 4, Section 6 of the United States Code (4 U.S.C. 6), states that "the flag represents a living country and is itself

June 9, 2020

Navy History Matters - June 9, 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

June 4, 2020

The Importance of Getting Navy Artifacts To the Public

You may have noticed that USS Reno (CL 96), named in honor of the city in Nevada, has garnered national attention this week regarding a World War II ensign and pennant that is on display at City Hall in Reno, Nev. The 48-star ensign, along with a commissioning pennant and the ship's bell have been on loan to the City of Reno from the Naval History

June 3, 2020

Great Lake: The Fascinating History of NNSY's World War II Aircraft Carrier USS Lake Champlain

Photos Courtesy of Marcus Robbins, Shipyard HistorianBefore it became a facility dedicated to maintenance and modernization almost 70 years ago, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) used to build ships. In the case of World War II, sometimes 27,000-ton ones.June 3 will mark the 75th anniversary of commissioning the NNSY aircraft carrier USS Lake Champlain

May 26, 2020

Passing of Rear Adm. Edward A. Wilkinson, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Edward Anderson "Andy" Wilkinson, Jr. on May 23, 2020 at age 86. Andy entered the U.S. Naval Academy in July 1951 and served as a Naval Aviator, mostly in Patrol and Reconnaissance commands, until his retirement in August 1985 as the Director of the Defense Mapping Agency. His

May 26, 2020

Passing of Rear Admiral Thomas R. Fox, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Thomas Robert Fox, U.S. Navy (Retired) on May 23, 2020 at age 85. Tom Fox entered the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1953 and served as a Naval Aviator, a Surface Warfare Officer and a Submarine Officer (he qualified in all three) including 17 strategic deterrent missile patrols until

May 26, 2020

Navy History Matters - May 26, 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.Senate

May 22, 2020

Fair Winds Rear Adm. Thomas Francis "Tom" Brown III

Rear Adm. Thomas F. Brown III, USNIt is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Thomas Francis "Tom" Brown III, U.S. Navy (Retired) on May 14, 2020, at age 87. Tom entered Officer Candidate School in 1954 and served as an aviator until his retirement in 1985 as the Director, Strike and Amphibious Warfare Division (OP-954) in

May 19, 2020

Navy History Matters - May 19, 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."On the

May 14, 2020

Passing of Rear Adm. Paul H. Engel, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Paul Huber Engel, U.S. Navy (Retired) on May 11, 2020 at age 92. Paul entered the "Flying Midshipman" Program in 1946 and served as a Naval Aviator until his retirement in 1980 as Deputy Commander for Plans, Programs and Financial Management/Comptroller, Navy Sea Systems