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![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 […] -
![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 […]