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From Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division In 1942, at the Battle of Guadalcanal, the light cruiser USS Juneau met her fate, taking with her the five Sullivan brothers.  You’ve heard their story and their memory lives on in a ship named for them and a crew …

By Annalisa C. Underwood Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division If you’ve ever been to a military ball, stepped inside a chow hall, or attended an event at a military veterans association in your local community, you’ve likely noticed the small, round table that is always set …

From Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division It’s National POW/MIA Recognition Day today, observed on the third Friday in September. There may not be any big sales in the stores this weekend, but please take a moment to remember those who served as prisoners of war and …

By Gordon Calhoun, Naval History and Heritage Command There are two important qualities that a Sailor learns when he or she makes the transition from civilian to a member of the U.S. Navy. The first is the willingness to put one’s life on the line in defense of the United …

On the Ocassion of His Retirement from Naval Service June 27, 2014:   “It is difficult to believe that 26 years have rushed by since I raised my right hand and swore the oath in the Armory Building at Purdue University, and I am more than a little broken hearted …

From Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division On this date 220 years ago the U.S. Congress, shortly after reconstituting the U.S. Navy in the Naval Act of 1794, gave the President the authority to appoint naval officers. It’s an important date in naval history and one that …

From Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division On the second Sunday in May in the U.S. and in other parts of the world, there is cause for celebration. Flowers, greeting cards and a trip to a nice restaurant for lunch or dinner are in order for that …

Navy Cryptology and the Battle of Midway:  Our Finest Hour A special feature of the BATTLE OF MIDWAY ROUNDTABLE by LCDR Philip H. Jacobsen, USN-Ret (Editor’s note:  the following is the text of an address given by LCDR Jacobsen to a gathering of Naval Security Group personnel at San Diego …