Nov. 1, 2019

The Search for the Kido Butai

Thompson looks over historical documents and records after the discovery of IJN Akagi....

Oct. 28, 2019

USS Constitution Marks 10 Years as America's Ship of State

George Ropes, Jr. 1813 Oil on Panel, USS Constitution vs. HMS Guerriere, USS Constitution Museum Collection...

Oct. 25, 2019

How Fragile Is The Line That Lashes Us To Our Past - Remembering Taffy 3

Editor's Note:On Friday, October 25, 2019, Commander Mark Lawrence, Commanding Officer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60), provided remarks at the Taffy III memorial event. The event commemorates the sacrifice of the Sailors who served aboard the ships of Taffy III during the Battle off Samar. It's a daunting task to discuss the history through which these

Oct. 24, 2019

Crossing the Streams: Popular Culture and Naval Aviation

Staff from the National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM) have presented at Pensacon for the last four years, showcasing historical stories and artifacts from our collections.

Oct. 18, 2019

A Summer Spent Under Glass

A great find in an archive is often the result of a daunting and sometimes even an overwhelming project, in this case, the rehousing of the entire glass plate negative collection in the photo archive at the Naval History and Heritage Command.The rehousing project began in advance of the archive branch's impending move to a new storage facility on

Oct. 10, 2019

Hitting Print: 3D Printing Exhibit at Puget Sound Navy Museum

The Puget Sound Navy Museum's newest exhibit, Hitting Print: Navy On Board With 3D Printing, explores the world of 3D printing, the next frontier of manufacturing.The U.S. Navy uses 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, to produce everything from tiny plastic clips to large scale proof of concepts of submarine hulls. Sailors print

July 25, 2019

Nautical Terms and Naval Expressions: Seamanship Edition Part 3

Driving a U.S. Navy warship is a team effort! Read below for information on some of the positions that make up a bridge watch team and learn the historical origins of some of the terms. OFFICER OF THE DECKAt sea, the officer of the deck (OOD) is stationed on the ship's bridge and is in charge of the navigation and safety of the ship. The OOD, often

Sept. 11, 2016

Tough, Bold and Ready, America's 9/11 Ships Defend Freedom and Democracy

From Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach DivisionEditor's Note: Many Americans over the age of 25 remember two worlds, the one before Sept. 11, 2001 and the one after. Although the terror of that day shook the nation, it can be argued that America emerged stronger with a new understanding of and appreciation for freedom

Sept. 10, 2014

Three Tenets, Three Ships: USS New York, USS Somerset and USS Arlington Put CNO's Vision into Motion

Capt. Kenneth M. Coleman's official photo as USS New York's Executive Officer. ...