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![Compiled by Brent Hunt, Naval History and Heritage Command’s Communication and Outreach Division Welcome to Navy History Matters—our weekly compilation of articles, commentaries, and blogs related to history and heritage. […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/10/80-G-288885-115x115.jpeg "Navy History Matters – October 15, 2019")
Navy History Matters – October 15, 2019
Posted on October 15, 2019 | No CommentsCompiled by Brent Hunt, Naval History and Heritage Command’s Communication and Outreach Division Welcome to Navy History Matters—our weekly compilation of articles, commentaries, and blogs related to history and heritage. […] -
![Samuel J. Cox RADM, USN (retired) Director of Naval History Curator for the Navy Director, Naval History and Heritage Command Recently I received in the mail a piece of the […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/09/bruner1-115x115.jpg "Passing of Navy Hero, USS Arizona Survivor, Fire Control Chief Lauren Bruner")
Passing of Navy Hero, USS Arizona Survivor, Fire Control Chief Lauren Bruner
Posted on September 13, 2019 | No CommentsSamuel J. Cox RADM, USN (retired) Director of Naval History Curator for the Navy Director, Naval History and Heritage Command Recently I received in the mail a piece of the […] -
![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. He […]](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 CommentsA 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. He […] -
![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 transporting […]](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 CommentsBy 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 transporting […] -
![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 off […]](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 CommentsBy 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 off […] -
![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 that […]](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 CommentsBy 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 that […] -
![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 intense […]](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 CommentsAs 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 intense […] -
![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 intense […]](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 CommentsAs 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 intense […] -
![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 intense […]](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 CommentsAs 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 intense […] -
![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 Naval […]](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 CommentsBy 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 Naval […]