US Navy unveils newest Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS IowaThe 377-foot vessel can dive to depths of more than 800 feet below the surface and maneuver at speeds of over 25 knots.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 weeks ago
Sink ships, get Scotch: An officer’s spirited revenge for Pearl HarborWilfred "Jasper" Holmes, a U.S. Naval officer, personally sent expensive scotch to any U.S. skipper who sank a ship of the Kido Butai.By Claire Barrett3 weeks ago
Corpsman receives medal for saving Marine from heat strokeHospital Corpsman Billy Bui said his sense of duty comes from his grandfather, who risked everything to help his family flee Vietnam.By Riley Ceder2 months ago
Army Ranger sacrifices life shielding wounded comrade and medevac unitSgt. 1st Class Christopher Celiz was shot while shielding his comrades from enemy fire as they worked to save an injured Afghan ally.By Jon Guttman3 months ago
Navy names aircraft carriers after former presidents Bush and ClintonThe Navy vessels will be the first to bear the names of former presidents William J. Clinton and George W. Bush.By Riley Ceder3 months ago
Navy secretary names newest destroyer IntrepidThis marks the fifth time a Navy vessel has donned the Intrepid name, and the first since 1974, when the carrier Intrepid was decommissioned.By Riley Ceder4 months ago