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![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 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 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 […]](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 CommentsShare 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 […] -
![Share By Daniel Garas, Naval History and Heritage Command Before it entered World War II, the United States Navy realized aviation would play a significant role in the upcoming conflict. […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/03/80-G-K-5790-e1553003035344-125x125.jpeg "The Oerlikon 20 mm: The Right Tool for the Job")
The Oerlikon 20 mm: The Right Tool for the Job
Posted on March 18, 2019 | No CommentsShare By Daniel Garas, Naval History and Heritage Command Before it entered World War II, the United States Navy realized aviation would play a significant role in the upcoming conflict. […] -
![Share By Dave Werner, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs On February 21st, 2019, NAVADMIN 039/19 directed the Navy to return to the union jack beginning Tuesday June 4, 2019. That […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/02/80-G-52931-125x125.jpeg "Strong Crew, and Rescue, Set Sailor Standards for Initiative and Toughness")
Strong Crew, and Rescue, Set Sailor Standards for Initiative and Toughness
Posted on February 22, 2019 | No CommentsShare By Dave Werner, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs On February 21st, 2019, NAVADMIN 039/19 directed the Navy to return to the union jack beginning Tuesday June 4, 2019. That […] -
![Share By Hill Goodspeed, Historian, National Naval Aviation Museum The aircraft carrier Hornet (CV 8) served for just 372 days, her short lifespan reflective of the fact that she put […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/02/NH-82718-KN-125x125.jpeg "Two Flights Defined Hornet’s Service")
Two Flights Defined Hornet’s Service
Posted on February 8, 2019 | No CommentsShare By Hill Goodspeed, Historian, National Naval Aviation Museum The aircraft carrier Hornet (CV 8) served for just 372 days, her short lifespan reflective of the fact that she put […] -
![Share Editor’s note: ‘Why We Do What We Do’ is an initiative CNO Richardson asked the Naval History and Heritage Command to help share with the fleet. Each month, our […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/01/Why-we-do-what-we-do-graphic-125x125.jpg "The First Test of an Independent Carrier Task Force")
The First Test of an Independent Carrier Task Force
Posted on January 28, 2019 | No CommentsShare Editor’s note: ‘Why We Do What We Do’ is an initiative CNO Richardson asked the Naval History and Heritage Command to help share with the fleet. Each month, our […] -
![Share Editor’s note: September 6, 2018 marks 100 years since the first firing of the Navy railway gun used in World War I. For the 100th anniversary, Naval History and […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2018/09/NH-2425-125x125.jpeg "Weapons of World War I: Commemorating the Navy Railway Gun")
Weapons of World War I: Commemorating the Navy Railway Gun
Posted on September 5, 2018 | No CommentsShare Editor’s note: September 6, 2018 marks 100 years since the first firing of the Navy railway gun used in World War I. For the 100th anniversary, Naval History and […] -
![Share By Dennis Conrad, Ph.D., Histories and Archives Division, Naval History and Heritage Command In November 1917, Rear Adm. Ralph Earle, the head of the Navy’s Bureau of Ordnance, […]](https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2018/08/NH-2326-125x125.jpeg "The Navy on the Ground: The Naval Railway Batteries of WWI")
The Navy on the Ground: The Naval Railway Batteries of WWI
Posted on August 16, 2018 | No CommentsShare By Dennis Conrad, Ph.D., Histories and Archives Division, Naval History and Heritage Command In November 1917, Rear Adm. Ralph Earle, the head of the Navy’s Bureau of Ordnance, […]