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![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 […] -
![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 history […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/initiative-during-combat-125x125.jpg "Operation Neptune: Innovating on the Spot Made D-Day a Success")
Operation Neptune: Innovating on the Spot Made D-Day a Success
Posted on June 4, 2019 | No CommentsEditor’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 history […] -
![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 York […]](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 CommentsEditor’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 York […] -
![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 and […]](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 CommentsBy 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 and […] -
![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 Anglo-American […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/04/7-125x125.jpg "A Royal Collection")
A Royal Collection
Posted on May 6, 2019 | No CommentsBy 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 Anglo-American […] -
![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 torpedoes […]](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 CommentsBy 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 torpedoes […]