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![Share 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 […]](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 CommentsShare 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 […] -
![Share 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 […]](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 CommentsShare 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 […] -
![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. […] -
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Operation Neptune: Innovating on the Spot Made D-Day a Success
Posted on June 4, 2019 | No CommentsShare Editor’s note: Planning is critical to success, but innovation and initiative during battle is a necessary part of combat. As part of CNO’s effort to apply lessons from our […] -
![Share Editor’s note: on May 8, 2019, Rear Adm. John B. Mustin, Deputy Commander of U.S. Second Fleet and Naval Surface Force Atlantic, spoke at an event hosted by New […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/05/Mustin-1-125x125.jpg "100th Anniversary of the World’s First Transatlantic Flight")
100th Anniversary of the World’s First Transatlantic Flight
Posted on May 8, 2019 | No CommentsShare Editor’s note: on May 8, 2019, Rear Adm. John B. Mustin, Deputy Commander of U.S. Second Fleet and Naval Surface Force Atlantic, spoke at an event hosted by New […] -
![Share By Ryan Peeks, Ph.D. Naval History and Heritage Command The Battle of the Coral Sea (May 4-8, 1942) was the first carrier vs. carrier battle in history—the opposing Australian-American […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/05/Sustained-commitment-saves-lives-125x125.jpg "Even When All Seems Lost, Sailor Toughness and Resilience Make All the Difference")
Even When All Seems Lost, Sailor Toughness and Resilience Make All the Difference
Posted on May 6, 2019 | No CommentsShare By Ryan Peeks, Ph.D. Naval History and Heritage Command The Battle of the Coral Sea (May 4-8, 1942) was the first carrier vs. carrier battle in history—the opposing Australian-American […] -
![Share By Laura Waayers, Reference Archivsist, and Lisa Crunk, Lead Photo Archivist, Naval History and Heritage Command In celebration of the recent royal birth, and in honor of the cherished […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/04/7-125x125.jpg "A Royal Collection")
A Royal Collection
Posted on May 6, 2019 | No CommentsShare By Laura Waayers, Reference Archivsist, and Lisa Crunk, Lead Photo Archivist, Naval History and Heritage Command In celebration of the recent royal birth, and in honor of the cherished […] -
![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/NH-91119-125x125.jpeg "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 […]