My father served for over 20 years. He passed this year and I would like to honor his service. I'm creating a shadow box with his medals and such. I would like to include the patches from the ships he served on. Not having much luck finding ones that
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By Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West released an Independence Day message to the Fleet, June 27.
"Shipmates and Navy Families,
Fo
USS George Bush (CVN-77) vs
USS Enterprise (CVN-65)
(June 21, 2011) The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), left, transits near the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). George H.W. Bush is deployed in support of
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The Trident is awarded to those who earn the right to say they are a Navy SEAL. The training is considered to be the most difficult military training of any warfare group in the world. But do you know what the meaning is for the 4 elements on the T
Dont know if this is the appropriate place to post, but here goes.
Can someone tell me the better ways to start a search for a United States Naval Seabee
who served in the Atlantic World War 2, building a hospital in Warwick, Bermuda in 1943.
I
Read more…In the South Pacific, many of the islands had never seen any foreigners until they were invaded by Japan. When the U.S. Navy ran the Japanese out, and set up stations on these islands, they brought a curious prosperity to these people. Gave them rati
Read more…I want to recommend an excellent book...one that I have read through twice just because it was such a good read. It is entitled "Six Frigates: The Epic History of the FOunding of the US Navy", by Ian Toll. I am a thrid generation US Navy sailor...my
Read more…(CNN) -- Three members of a U.S. Navy helicopter crew were killed after their helicopter went down in the waters off San Diego, California, a Navy spokeswoman said Wednesday. Rescuers are still searching for the two remaining crew members from the h
Read more…I ran across this site while trying to verify a ship name from a hull number--- this site seems to have all the information you need to verify hull names by current hull number. Click for Hull Number Information
Read more…Anyone see the new Navy uniforms? No more whites, blues, ties, SAILOR HATS, rate on arm.... Paul just sent me the attached picture. He says eventually the whole fleet will be wearing them (at least E1 - E6, don't know about officers and CPOs)
Read more…WASHINGTON (NNS) -- On the occasion of the U.S. Navy's 233rd Birthday, the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Joe R. Campa Jr. sends the following message to the fleet. "My fellow Sailors, just as we do every year to celebrate our Navy's birthda
Read more…Hi all Found these current photos from the Stennis on a partner's blog. Thought I would share them with you. He hopes a few of you spot folks you know. http://blog.guykawasaki.com/2008/10/26-hours-at-sea.html
Read more…My Grandfather served in the Navy during WWII and Korean War. My Dad was a Marine during the Korean War. Is there a database somewhere that is public for me to see which ship(s) my grandfather served on and which ships transported by Dad from San Die
Read more…Today is the 100 year anniversay of the return of the Great White Fleet to Hampton Roads, Virginia. They had circumnavigated the world. The Navy has a nice video about the trip that took well over a year. http://www.navy.mil/media/multimedia/gwfii/g
Read more…I happened to mention is a post that Eric was going to become a shellback this week. Michele asked about that and I described a little about the ceremony that I learned when Kat became a shellback earlier this year--- then I realized I really don't k
Read more…From the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy WASHINGTON (NNS) -- On the occasion of the U.S. Navy's 233rd Birthday, the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Joe R. Campa Jr. sends the following message to the fleet. "My fellow Sailors, just as
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