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

May 11, 2020

Final Resting Place of USS Nevada

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May 8, 2020

Victory in Europe: Honoring Those Who Served

May 8th is Victory in Europe Day, or V-E Day, which marks the day the Allies officially accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany, thus ending World War II in Europe.This year's theme, "A Hard-Won Homecoming," highlights the courage and sacrifice of our troops in combat and of their loved ones at home. The Allied Victory in Europe

May 5, 2020

Navy History Matters - May 5, 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.WWII@75:

April 30, 2020

Passing of Rear Adm. Myron V. Ricketts, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Myron Vernon Ricketts, U.S. Navy (Retired) on April 27, 2020 at age 87. Myron entered the U.S. Naval Academy in July 1951 and served as an Engineering Duty Officer until his retirement in 1989 as Director, Fleet Support Atlantic. His career included service in Vietnam as the U.S.

April 28, 2020

Navy History Matters - April 28, 2020

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