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![Share A note from the editor: Capt. C.A. “Pete” Tzomes—the first African American to command a nuclear-powered submarine—died at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA, June 13. […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/07/tzomes-125x125.jpg "Remembering Capt. Pete Tzomes")
Remembering Capt. Pete Tzomes
Posted on July 3, 2019 | No CommentsShare A note from the editor: Capt. C.A. “Pete” Tzomes—the first African American to command a nuclear-powered submarine—died at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA, June 13. […] -
![Share By André B. Sobocinski, Historian, BUMED June 6, 1944, Normandy Coast, France. Pharmacist’s Mate 1st Class Stephen Cromwell stood on the bow of the LST-280 watching the Higgins Boats […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/05/Normandy3-125x125.jpg "The Workhorse of Normandy: Remembering the Role of LSTs in Medical Evacuation")
The Workhorse of Normandy: Remembering the Role of LSTs in Medical Evacuation
Posted on May 21, 2019 | No CommentsShare By André B. Sobocinski, Historian, BUMED June 6, 1944, Normandy Coast, France. Pharmacist’s Mate 1st Class Stephen Cromwell stood on the bow of the LST-280 watching the Higgins Boats […] -
![Share By Daniel N. Garas, Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division On the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, the destroyer USS Ward (DD 139) was conducting a patrol […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/03/blog_banner_NavyReserveHistory-125x125.jpg "Citizen Sailors: A History of the U.S. Navy Reserve")
Citizen Sailors: A History of the U.S. Navy Reserve
Posted on April 11, 2019 | No CommentsShare By Daniel N. Garas, Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division On the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, the destroyer USS Ward (DD 139) was conducting a patrol […] -
![Share By Margherita M. Desy, Historian, Naval History & Heritage Command Detachment Boston “Whereas the depredations committed by the Algerine corsairs on the commerce of the United States render it necessary […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/03/1803MFC2011Photo-125x125.jpg "“Act to provide a naval armament” – 225th Anniversary of the Creation of the United States Navy")
“Act to provide a naval armament” – 225th Anniversary of the Creation of the United States Navy
Posted on March 20, 2019 | No CommentsShare By Margherita M. Desy, Historian, Naval History & Heritage Command Detachment Boston “Whereas the depredations committed by the Algerine corsairs on the commerce of the United States render it necessary […] -
![Share As a 19-year-old seaman who had been in the Navy for about a year and a half, Richard Nowatzki’s ship USS Hornet (CV 8) was mortally wounded in the […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/02/Capture-125x125.png "The End of Hornet – Part 3")
The End of Hornet – Part 3
Posted on February 13, 2019 | No CommentsShare As a 19-year-old seaman who had been in the Navy for about a year and a half, Richard Nowatzki’s ship USS Hornet (CV 8) was mortally wounded in the […] -
![Share As a 19-year-old seaman who had been in the Navy for about a year and a half, Richard Nowatzki’s ship USS Hornet (CV 8) was mortally wounded in the […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/02/80-G-304517-125x125.jpeg "The End of Hornet – Part 2")
The End of Hornet – Part 2
Posted on February 13, 2019 | No CommentsShare As a 19-year-old seaman who had been in the Navy for about a year and a half, Richard Nowatzki’s ship USS Hornet (CV 8) was mortally wounded in the […] -
![Share As a 19-year-old seaman who had been in the Navy for about a year and a half, Richard Nowatzki’s ship USS Hornet (CV 8) was mortally wounded in the […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/02/80-G-33947-1-125x125.jpeg "The End of Hornet – Part 1")
The End of Hornet – Part 1
Posted on February 13, 2019 | No CommentsShare As a 19-year-old seaman who had been in the Navy for about a year and a half, Richard Nowatzki’s ship USS Hornet (CV 8) was mortally wounded in the […] -
![Share By Dave Werner, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs On Saturday, January 26th the Navy will commission its newest Zumwalt-class destroyer, the USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), at 10:00 a.m. at […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/01/image-125x125.jpg "5 Things to Know: The Shared Pacific Umbilical of USS Monsoor & USS Missouri")
5 Things to Know: The Shared Pacific Umbilical of USS Monsoor & USS Missouri
Posted on January 23, 2019 | No CommentsShare By Dave Werner, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs On Saturday, January 26th the Navy will commission its newest Zumwalt-class destroyer, the USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), at 10:00 a.m. at […] -
![Share By Lisa Crunk, Lead Photo Archivist, and Katie Delacenserie, Accessioning Archivist, Navy Archives, Naval History and Heritage Command “I’ve got something you’ll really be interested in!” “I’ve got photographs […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2018/10/map3-125x125.jpg "Before you Donate to our Archives, Here’s What You Need to Know")
Before you Donate to our Archives, Here’s What You Need to Know
Posted on October 25, 2018 | No CommentsShare By Lisa Crunk, Lead Photo Archivist, and Katie Delacenserie, Accessioning Archivist, Navy Archives, Naval History and Heritage Command “I’ve got something you’ll really be interested in!” “I’ve got photographs […] -
![Share By Chris Martin, Historian, Naval History and Heritage Command Editor’s note: July 19, 2018 marks 100 years since the sinking of USS San Diego. In the naval history world, […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2018/07/NH-55012-KN-125x125.jpeg "The German Mine Laying Campaign off the Coast of America")
The German Mine Laying Campaign off the Coast of America
Posted on July 17, 2018 | No CommentsShare By Chris Martin, Historian, Naval History and Heritage Command Editor’s note: July 19, 2018 marks 100 years since the sinking of USS San Diego. In the naval history world, […]