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![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 striking […]](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 CommentsBy 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 striking […] -
![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 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: “It […]](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 CommentsBy 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: “It […] -
![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 […] -
![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 Heritage […]](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 CommentsBy 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 Heritage […] -
![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 was […]](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 CommentsBy 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 was […] -
![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 writer […]](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 CommentsBy 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 writer […] -
![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 Naval […]](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 CommentsFrom 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 Naval […] -
![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, has […]](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 CommentsBy 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, has […] -
![By Stephen Clutter, Public Affairs Deputy Director, Commander, Navy Installations Command Forty years ago this week, as American citizens and other foreign nationals were scrambling to flee Iran following the Islamic […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/02/NH-98180-125x125.jpeg "Remembering the U.S. Navy’s Iranian Evacuation of 1979")
Remembering the U.S. Navy’s Iranian Evacuation of 1979
Posted on February 22, 2019 | No CommentsBy Stephen Clutter, Public Affairs Deputy Director, Commander, Navy Installations Command Forty years ago this week, as American citizens and other foreign nationals were scrambling to flee Iran following the Islamic […]