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![Share By D. Kevin Elliott My dad was descending a ladder on the starboard stern of USS Wasp (CV 7) when he was rocked by the concussion from three […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/04/Elliott2-125x125.jpg "Bud Elliott and USS Wasp")
Bud Elliott and USS Wasp
Posted on April 17, 2019 | No CommentsShare By D. Kevin Elliott My dad was descending a ladder on the starboard stern of USS Wasp (CV 7) when he was rocked by the concussion from three […] -
![Share By Sam Cox, Director, Naval History and Heritage Command On the late afternoon of 14 April 1988, the frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) was fighting for her life after […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/04/DN-SC-88-08601-125x125.jpg "When Heritage Meets Initiative – The Story of Samuel B. Roberts FFG-58")
When Heritage Meets Initiative – The Story of Samuel B. Roberts FFG-58
Posted on April 12, 2019 | No CommentsShare By Sam Cox, Director, Naval History and Heritage Command On the late afternoon of 14 April 1988, the frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) was fighting for her life after […] -
![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 MC3 Casey Scoular, USS Constitution Public Affairs George Washington gives us perhaps one of the greatest quotes to describe our Navy’s important role. In a letter he writes: […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/03/United-States-1-125x125.jpg "The Fates of the Six Frigates Created by the Naval Act of 1794")
The Fates of the Six Frigates Created by the Naval Act of 1794
Posted on March 27, 2019 | No CommentsShare By MC3 Casey Scoular, USS Constitution Public Affairs George Washington gives us perhaps one of the greatest quotes to describe our Navy’s important role. In a letter he writes: […] -
![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 By Dr. Regina T. Akers, historian, Naval History and Heritage Command Editor’s note: ‘Why We Do What We Do’ is an initiative CNO Richardson asked the Naval History and […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/03/A-diverse-force-is-a-better-fighting-force-125x125.jpg "A U.S. Navy with Women: Stronger, More Efficient and More Capable")
A U.S. Navy with Women: Stronger, More Efficient and More Capable
Posted on March 19, 2019 | No CommentsShare By Dr. Regina T. Akers, historian, Naval History and Heritage Command Editor’s note: ‘Why We Do What We Do’ is an initiative CNO Richardson asked the Naval History and […] -
![Share By Hill Goodspeed, Historian, National Naval Aviation Museum Citizen Sailor Like many who manned the Navy’s ships and flew its aircraft during World War II, William C. Chambliss […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/02/80-G-16331-125x125.jpeg "Eyewitness to a Sinking")
Eyewitness to a Sinking
Posted on March 13, 2019 | No CommentsShare By Hill Goodspeed, Historian, National Naval Aviation Museum Citizen Sailor Like many who manned the Navy’s ships and flew its aircraft during World War II, William C. Chambliss […] -
![Share By Hill Goodspeed, Historian, National Naval Aviation Museum In 1930, Lt. Forrest P. Sherman authored an article for U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings, one of many the prolific […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/02/NH-95711-125x125.jpeg "A Future CNO’s Trial by Fire")
A Future CNO’s Trial by Fire
Posted on March 13, 2019 | No CommentsShare By Hill Goodspeed, Historian, National Naval Aviation Museum In 1930, Lt. Forrest P. Sherman authored an article for U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings, one of many the prolific […] -
![Share From Naval History and Heritage Command, Histories and Archives Division January 2019 marked the 100-year anniversary of the creation of the U.S. Navy’s Photo Archive, currently held at the […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/02/IMG_2360-125x125.jpg "A Century of Service with the U.S. Navy Photo Archive")
A Century of Service with the U.S. Navy Photo Archive
Posted on February 25, 2019 | No CommentsShare From Naval History and Heritage Command, Histories and Archives Division January 2019 marked the 100-year anniversary of the creation of the U.S. Navy’s Photo Archive, currently held at the […] -
![Share By Dave Werner, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs The USS Strong (DD 467), a WWII destroyer sunk by a Japanese torpedo in July 1943 in the Battle for Kula Gulf, […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/02/miller-flag-fb-1-125x125.jpg "Lt. “Rose Bowl” Miller Graduates from Gridiron Glory to WWII Legend")
Lt. “Rose Bowl” Miller Graduates from Gridiron Glory to WWII Legend
Posted on February 25, 2019 | No CommentsShare By Dave Werner, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs The USS Strong (DD 467), a WWII destroyer sunk by a Japanese torpedo in July 1943 in the Battle for Kula Gulf, […]