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![On October 26, 2019, a Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Outreach team composed of Archivist Amanda Shaw, Public Affairs Specialist Alura Romero, Historian Dr. Richard Hulver, and Curator Tonia […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/11/McVY-115x115.jpg "“This is Dad’s letter!”")
“This is Dad’s letter!”
Posted on November 27, 2019 | No CommentsOn October 26, 2019, a Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Outreach team composed of Archivist Amanda Shaw, Public Affairs Specialist Alura Romero, Historian Dr. Richard Hulver, and Curator Tonia […] -
![REAR ADMIRAL H. WYMAN HOWARD, IIICommander, Special Operations Command Central My grandfather Hugh Wyman Howard and his brother Curtis William Howard both attended the United States Naval Academy in the […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/11/CWH_Christening-Bottle-115x115.jpg "A Family Tradition")
A Family Tradition
Posted on November 6, 2019 | No CommentsREAR ADMIRAL H. WYMAN HOWARD, IIICommander, Special Operations Command Central My grandfather Hugh Wyman Howard and his brother Curtis William Howard both attended the United States Naval Academy in the […] -
![By Nicholas Roland, Historian, Naval History and Heritage Command To outsiders, especially members of the non-maritime services, the U.S. Navy’s unique rank structure can be confusing. The history of Navy […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/11/ranks-115x115.jpg "The History of Navy Rank: The Officer Corps")
The History of Navy Rank: The Officer Corps
Posted on November 1, 2019 | No CommentsBy Nicholas Roland, Historian, Naval History and Heritage Command To outsiders, especially members of the non-maritime services, the U.S. Navy’s unique rank structure can be confusing. The history of Navy […] -
![By Nicholas Roland, Historian, Naval History and Heritage Command To outsiders, especially members of the non-maritime services, the U.S. Navy’s unique rank structure can be confusing. The history of Navy […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/11/fixed-115x115.jpg "The History of Navy Rank (or Rate): Enlisted Personnel")
The History of Navy Rank (or Rate): Enlisted Personnel
Posted on November 1, 2019 | No CommentsBy Nicholas Roland, Historian, Naval History and Heritage Command To outsiders, especially members of the non-maritime services, the U.S. Navy’s unique rank structure can be confusing. The history of Navy […] -
![Nicholas Roland, Historian Naval History and Heritage Command To outsiders, especially members of the non-maritime services, the U.S. Navy’s unique rank structure can be confusing. The history of Navy ranks […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/11/warrant1-115x115.jpg "The History of Navy Rank: Warrant Officers")
The History of Navy Rank: Warrant Officers
Posted on November 1, 2019 | No CommentsNicholas Roland, Historian Naval History and Heritage Command To outsiders, especially members of the non-maritime services, the U.S. Navy’s unique rank structure can be confusing. The history of Navy ranks […] -
![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 […] -
![Founded in 1773, the state of Georgia has a fascinating history – especially when it comes to its ties to Naval History. Did you know: there are at least 37 […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/07/Georgia-125x125.jpg "The Naval History of Georgia")
The Naval History of Georgia
Posted on July 25, 2019 | No CommentsFounded in 1773, the state of Georgia has a fascinating history – especially when it comes to its ties to Naval History. Did you know: there are at least 37 […] -
![By Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division The state of New Jersey has a history as rich as any in the United States. Because of its location […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/07/blog_banner_NewJersey-125x125.jpg "The Naval History of New Jersey")
The Naval History of New Jersey
Posted on July 11, 2019 | No CommentsBy Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division The state of New Jersey has a history as rich as any in the United States. Because of its location […] -
![By André B. Sobocinski, Historian, BUMED On the night of April 17, 1918, the ammunition ship SS Florence “H” caught fire while moored in Quiberon Bay in the south coast […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/07/Corpsman-125x125.jpg "Reaching the Pinnacle: The Origin of Independent Duty Corpsmen (IDCs) in the U.S. Navy")
Reaching the Pinnacle: The Origin of Independent Duty Corpsmen (IDCs) in the U.S. Navy
Posted on July 11, 2019 | No CommentsBy André B. Sobocinski, Historian, BUMED On the night of April 17, 1918, the ammunition ship SS Florence “H” caught fire while moored in Quiberon Bay in the south coast […] -
![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 […]