Compiled by Brent Hunt, Naval History and Heritage Command’s Communication and Outreach Division Welcome to Navy History Matters—our weekly compilation of articles, commentaries, and blogs related to history and heritage. Every week we’ll gather the top-interest items from a variety of media and social media sources and then link you …
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On October 26, 2019, a Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Outreach team composed of Archivist Amanda Shaw, Public Affairs Specialist Alura Romero, Historian Dr. Richard Hulver, and Curator Tonia Deetz Rock. attended the commissioning of the newest Indianapolis into the Navy, LCS-17. Attending such events is part of the …
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Like crosswords? Love the U.S. Navy? Fancy yourself a history buff?? Then try your luck at the Naval History and Heritage Command’s crossword puzzle! Invented by New York journalist Arthur Wynne in 1913, these puzzles have engaged and enraged generations. In celebration of this classic American game, we’ve created a puzzle …
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By Sam Cox (Rear Adm. USN, Ret.), Director, Naval History and Heritage Command Why should the U.S. Navy and the American people remember the Indianapolis (CA 35); a ship that sank in the last days of World War II? Why remember one of the worst defeats and a tragic moment …
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From Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division When it comes to Navy enlisted ratings the only constant is change. Take a look at the Naval History and Heritage Command’s online Compilation of Enlisted Ratings and Apprenticeships, U.S. Navy, 1775 to 1969 (Prepared by Charles A. Malin …
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By John Desselle, Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division While most of us are home sharing dinner or opening gifts with friends and family this Holiday Season, it’s important to remember our Sailors and service members are in harms way aboard ships and in places far away …
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By Annalisa Underwood, Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division Wisconsin, known as “America’s Dairyland,” is located in the north-central region of our country. On May 29, 1848, Wisconsin became the 30th state to be admitted to the Union. There have been more than 65 U.S. Navy ships …
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By Captain Mark Vandroff, DDG 51 Major Program Manager, PEO Ships Twenty-five years ago Roberta “Bobbie” Burke stood in front of a podium in Norfolk, Va., and spoke the traditional words “man our ship and bring her to life!” I dutifully came to attention, and with about 300 of my …
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By, Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division The U.S. Navy maintains naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas and, increasingly, it does so incorporating biofuel and other flexible, innovative energy-efficient technologies on ships and ashore. Called the Great Green Fleet, …
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By Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division Memorial Day is a time to honor those who have served our nation and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Since the beginning of our great nation, U.S. Navy Sailors, and their ships, have gone in harm’s way to …
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