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The Naval History of Puerto Rico
ShareBy Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division With a proud heritage, Puerto Rico has a distinguished reputation with U.S. Navy history. At least seven naval vessels have […]
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The Naval History of Montana
ShareBy Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division What the state of Montana lacks in active naval bases, it more than makes up for in U.S. Navy ships. […]
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The First Test of an Independent Carrier Task Force
ShareEditor’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 historians […]
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The Workhorse of Normandy: Remembering the Role of LSTs in Medical Evacuation
Posted on May 21, 2019 | No CommentsShareBy André B. Sobocinski, Historian, BUMED June 6, 1944, Normandy Coast, France. Pharmacist’s Mate 1st Class Stephen Cromwell stood on the bow of the LST-280 watching the Higgins Boats transporting […] -
The End of Hornet – Part 3
Posted on February 13, 2019 | No CommentsShareAs a 19-year-old seaman who had been in the Navy for about a year and a half, Richard Nowatzki’s ship USS Hornet (CV 8) was mortally wounded in the intense […] -
5 Things to Know: The Shared Pacific Umbilical of USS Monsoor & USS Missouri
Posted on January 23, 2019 | No CommentsShareBy Dave Werner, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs On Saturday, January 26th the Navy will commission its newest Zumwalt-class destroyer, the USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), at 10:00 a.m. at Naval […] -
Before you Donate to our Archives, Here’s What You Need to Know
Posted on October 25, 2018 | No CommentsShareBy Lisa Crunk, Lead Photo Archivist, and Katie Delacenserie, Accessioning Archivist, Navy Archives, Naval History and Heritage Command “I’ve got something you’ll really be interested in!” “I’ve got photographs you’ve […]