For a very long time, at the beginning of the United States military history, seeing a woman in the military would be a rare occurrence. Until WWI, the only time women could be found near a...
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Have you heard of a Blue Nose? Chances are, if you or a loved one served in the Navy, you’ve probably heard a variety of nicknames and monikers for sailors who have achieved various geographical...
What is a Shellback in The Navy & How Are Individuals Initiated?
The Navy has its share of ceremonies and traditions that date back centuries in the western arena ofthe globe. The traditions followed by the Navy also find its mention in various mythologies. The...
Daniel K. Inouye was a Japanese American man who was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. When Pearl Harbor was bombed in 1941, 17 year-old Daniel served as a medical volunteer helping those who...
The 366th Tactical Fighter Wing was originally activated as a Fighter Bomber Wing in January of 1953. The group replaced the Iowa National Guard's 132nd Fighter Bomber Wing and was stationed at...
Today we want to honor United States Navy Veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale. Stockdale began his 33-year Navy career at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland...