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USS Benham DD-796: A True Legacy

USS Benham DD-796: A True Legacy

The USS Benham DD-796 belonged to the United States Navy's Fletcher class destroyers. It was named in honor of Rear Admiral Andrew E. K. Benham, an officer. The Bethlehem Steel...

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USS Benham DD-796: A True Legacy

The USS Benham DD-796 belonged to the United States Navy's Fletcher class destroyers. It was named in honor of Rear Admiral Andrew E. K. Benham, an officer. The Bethlehem Steel...

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USS Canopus AS-34

USS Canopus AS-34

The USS Canopus AS-34, a submarine tender for the United States Navy took its name from the star Canopus, which's the brightest star in the night sky. Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation...

USS Canopus AS-34

The USS Canopus AS-34, a submarine tender for the United States Navy took its name from the star Canopus, which's the brightest star in the night sky. Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation...

USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76- A Ship of Peace Through Strength

USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76- A Ship of Peace Throu...

The USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76 serves as a Nimitz class supercarrier powered by energy in the United States Navy. Construction of this vessel began on February 12, 1998 at Newport...

USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76- A Ship of Peace Throu...

The USS Ronald Reagan CVN-76 serves as a Nimitz class supercarrier powered by energy in the United States Navy. Construction of this vessel began on February 12, 1998 at Newport...

USS Barry DD-933: Strength in Evolving

USS Barry DD-933: Strength in Evolving

The USS Barry DD-933, a destroyer belonging to the Forrest Sherman class of the United States Navy was named after Commodore John Barry, a figure in history. Constructed by the...

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USS Barry DD-933: Strength in Evolving

The USS Barry DD-933, a destroyer belonging to the Forrest Sherman class of the United States Navy was named after Commodore John Barry, a figure in history. Constructed by the...

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USS Saratoga CV-60: A Legacy of Strength and Service

USS Saratoga CV-60: A Legacy of Strength and Se...

The USS Saratoga CV-60, a supercarrier commissioned by the United States Navy, was an achievement in engineering. Its construction commenced on December 16, 1952 at the New York Naval Shipyard...

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USS Saratoga CV-60: A Legacy of Strength and Se...

The USS Saratoga CV-60, a supercarrier commissioned by the United States Navy, was an achievement in engineering. Its construction commenced on December 16, 1952 at the New York Naval Shipyard...

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USS Mars AFS-1- A God at Sea

USS Mars AFS-1- A God at Sea

The USS Mars AFS-1, a combat stores ship of the United States Navy, was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, in San Diego, California. Its keel was laid...

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USS Mars AFS-1- A God at Sea

The USS Mars AFS-1, a combat stores ship of the United States Navy, was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, in San Diego, California. Its keel was laid...

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USS Kinkaid DD-965: A Naval Hero

USS Kinkaid DD-965: A Naval Hero

The USS Kinkaid DD-965 was built at the Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine. Its construction commenced in 1975 and concluded in 1978. This guided missile destroyer belonged to the...

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USS Kinkaid DD-965: A Naval Hero

The USS Kinkaid DD-965 was built at the Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine. Its construction commenced in 1975 and concluded in 1978. This guided missile destroyer belonged to the...

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USS Lafayette SSBN-616: A Tribute

USS Lafayette SSBN-616: A Tribute

The USS Lafayette SSBN-616, which bears the name of Marquis de Lafayette, an officer who fought alongside the American colonies during the Revolutionary War, was constructed in the mid 1960's....

USS Lafayette SSBN-616: A Tribute

The USS Lafayette SSBN-616, which bears the name of Marquis de Lafayette, an officer who fought alongside the American colonies during the Revolutionary War, was constructed in the mid 1960's....

USS Independence CV-62; Honoring a Legacy

USS Independence CV-62; Honoring a Legacy

Affectionately called "The I," the USS Independence CV-62 was constructed by the New York Shipbuilding Corporation, in Camden, New Jersey. The building process commenced in 1955. After three years of...

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USS Independence CV-62; Honoring a Legacy

Affectionately called "The I," the USS Independence CV-62 was constructed by the New York Shipbuilding Corporation, in Camden, New Jersey. The building process commenced in 1955. After three years of...

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USS Charles R Ware DD-865: A Ship That Left an Impact

USS Charles R Ware DD-865: A Ship That Left an ...

The USS Charles R Ware DD-865 was built at the Bath Iron Works, in Bath, Maine. Officially commissioned on November 17, 1945, this destroyer belonging to the Gearing class was...

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USS Charles R Ware DD-865: A Ship That Left an ...

The USS Charles R Ware DD-865 was built at the Bath Iron Works, in Bath, Maine. Officially commissioned on November 17, 1945, this destroyer belonging to the Gearing class was...

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The USS Ross DDG 71; A Legacy of Excellence

The USS Ross DDG 71; A Legacy of Excellence

The USS Ross DDG-71, a destroyer belonging to the Arleigh Burke class, was constructed by Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding division. Construction of the ship commenced on October 10, 1994...

The USS Ross DDG 71; A Legacy of Excellence

The USS Ross DDG-71, a destroyer belonging to the Arleigh Burke class, was constructed by Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding division. Construction of the ship commenced on October 10, 1994...

USS Mount Olympus AGC-8: A Mighty Ship in the US Navy Fleet

USS Mount Olympus AGC-8: A Mighty Ship in the U...

The USS Mount Olympus AGC-8, a vessel within the US Navy fleet, was constructed at Massachusetts Quincy Yard by the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. Its construction commenced on November 10, 1942...

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USS Mount Olympus AGC-8: A Mighty Ship in the U...

The USS Mount Olympus AGC-8, a vessel within the US Navy fleet, was constructed at Massachusetts Quincy Yard by the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. Its construction commenced on November 10, 1942...

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The USS Leonard F. Mason DD-852: A Floating Fortress

The USS Leonard F. Mason DD-852: A Floating For...

The USS Leonard F. Mason DD-852 was built at the Bath Iron Works shipyard, in Bath, Maine. Its construction began on July 5, 1944 during the peak of World War...

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The USS Leonard F. Mason DD-852: A Floating For...

The USS Leonard F. Mason DD-852 was built at the Bath Iron Works shipyard, in Bath, Maine. Its construction began on July 5, 1944 during the peak of World War...

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USS Vincennes CG-49: The Evolution

USS Vincennes CG-49: The Evolution

The USS Vincennes CG-49, a guided missile cruiser from the Ticonderoga class was expertly constructed by Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Construction commenced in April 1982. After planning and dedicated...

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USS Vincennes CG-49: The Evolution

The USS Vincennes CG-49, a guided missile cruiser from the Ticonderoga class was expertly constructed by Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Construction commenced in April 1982. After planning and dedicated...

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USS Bremerton CA-130: Establishing Power and Versatility

USS Bremerton CA-130: Establishing Power and Ve...

The United States Navy's cruiser USS Bremerton CA-130, took its name from the city of Bremerton, in Washington state. This city has a rooted history and is home to the...

USS Bremerton CA-130: Establishing Power and Ve...

The United States Navy's cruiser USS Bremerton CA-130, took its name from the city of Bremerton, in Washington state. This city has a rooted history and is home to the...

The USS Jouett CG-29: A Legacy of Excellence

The USS Jouett CG-29: A Legacy of Excellence

The USS Jouett CG-29, a guided missile cruiser, was constructed by Litton Industries Ingalls Shipbuilding division, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Building work commenced on November 5, 1976 and the ship was...

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The USS Jouett CG-29: A Legacy of Excellence

The USS Jouett CG-29, a guided missile cruiser, was constructed by Litton Industries Ingalls Shipbuilding division, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Building work commenced on November 5, 1976 and the ship was...

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USS Peoria LST-1183: The Mighty Vessel

USS Peoria LST-1183: The Mighty Vessel

The construction of the USS Peoria LST-1183 showcased the unwavering dedication and expertise of shipbuilders. Created by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, in San Diego, California, this formidable ship...

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USS Peoria LST-1183: The Mighty Vessel

The construction of the USS Peoria LST-1183 showcased the unwavering dedication and expertise of shipbuilders. Created by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, in San Diego, California, this formidable ship...

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USS Harwood DD-861: The Legacy

USS Harwood DD-861: The Legacy

The USS Harwood DD-861, a destroyer belonging to the Gearing class was built by the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, in Kearny, New Jersey. Its construction commenced on November 5,...

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USS Harwood DD-861: The Legacy

The USS Harwood DD-861, a destroyer belonging to the Gearing class was built by the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, in Kearny, New Jersey. Its construction commenced on November 5,...

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USS Barb SSN-596: A Legend at Sea

USS Barb SSN-596: A Legend at Sea

The creation of the USS Barb SSN-596 marked a milestone in the submarine fleet of the US Navy. Constructed by the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation, the Barb...

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USS Barb SSN-596: A Legend at Sea

The creation of the USS Barb SSN-596 marked a milestone in the submarine fleet of the US Navy. Constructed by the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation, the Barb...

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Major DE-796: An Expert's Guide

Major DE-796: An Expert's Guide

The USS Major DE 796 was built as a destroyer escort for the United States Navy during World War II. It was constructed by the Consolidated Steel Corporation in Orange,...

Major DE-796: An Expert's Guide

The USS Major DE 796 was built as a destroyer escort for the United States Navy during World War II. It was constructed by the Consolidated Steel Corporation in Orange,...

USS Halyburton FFG-40: A Heroic Voyage

USS Halyburton FFG-40: A Heroic Voyage

The USS Halyburton FFG-40, a frigate equipped with guided missile capabilities, was constructed by the Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine. The building process commenced on November 23, 1981 and...

USS Halyburton FFG-40: A Heroic Voyage

The USS Halyburton FFG-40, a frigate equipped with guided missile capabilities, was constructed by the Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine. The building process commenced on November 23, 1981 and...

The USS Biddle CG-34: An Overview of its Legacy

The USS Biddle CG-34: An Overview of its Legacy

The USS Biddle CG 34 was constructed at the shipyard in Bath, Maine and named after the officer Captain Nicholas Biddle. Work on this vessel began on March 1, 1966....

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The USS Biddle CG-34: An Overview of its Legacy

The USS Biddle CG 34 was constructed at the shipyard in Bath, Maine and named after the officer Captain Nicholas Biddle. Work on this vessel began on March 1, 1966....

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USS Monmouth County LST-1032: Maritime Triumphs

USS Monmouth County LST-1032: Maritime Triumphs

The USS Monmouth County LST-1032 served as a landing ship tank (LST), in the United States Navy. Its construction commenced on July 15, 1944 at the Bethlehem Hingham Shipyard located...

USS Monmouth County LST-1032: Maritime Triumphs

The USS Monmouth County LST-1032 served as a landing ship tank (LST), in the United States Navy. Its construction commenced on July 15, 1944 at the Bethlehem Hingham Shipyard located...

The USS Leftwich DD 984: A Legacy Remembered

The USS Leftwich DD 984: A Legacy Remembered

The creation of the USS Leftwich DD 984 marked an occasion in the annals of the United States Navy. This destroyer, belonging to the revered Spruance class, was expertly constructed...

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The USS Leftwich DD 984: A Legacy Remembered

The creation of the USS Leftwich DD 984 marked an occasion in the annals of the United States Navy. This destroyer, belonging to the revered Spruance class, was expertly constructed...

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USS Bauer DE 1025- A Legacy of Strength and Service

USS Bauer DE 1025- A Legacy of Strength and Ser...

The construction of the USS Bauer DE 1025 marked a moment in the annals of the United States Navy. This destroyer escort was crafted at the Avondale Shipyard, in New...

USS Bauer DE 1025- A Legacy of Strength and Ser...

The construction of the USS Bauer DE 1025 marked a moment in the annals of the United States Navy. This destroyer escort was crafted at the Avondale Shipyard, in New...

Super Carrier: USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71

Super Carrier: USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71

Explore the Mighty USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN 71: America's Maritime Powerhouse. The construction of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN 71 commenced on October 31, 1981, at the Newport News Shipbuilding...

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Super Carrier: USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71

Explore the Mighty USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN 71: America's Maritime Powerhouse. The construction of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN 71 commenced on October 31, 1981, at the Newport News Shipbuilding...

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Remembering the USS Mount Vernon LSD-39; Echoes from the Past

Remembering the USS Mount Vernon LSD-39; Echoes...

The USS Mount Vernon LSD 39 holds a legacy, within the U.S. Navy symbolizing strength, resilience and adaptability. It is named after George Washington’s plantation and represents a long-standing tradition...

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Remembering the USS Mount Vernon LSD-39; Echoes...

The USS Mount Vernon LSD 39 holds a legacy, within the U.S. Navy symbolizing strength, resilience and adaptability. It is named after George Washington’s plantation and represents a long-standing tradition...

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USS Mullinnix DD-944: A Journey Through Naval History

USS Mullinnix DD-944: A Journey Through Naval H...

The USS Mullinnix DD-944 was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer. This highlights impressive naval expertise and notable historical importance. Picture this: A sleek, powerful ship cutting through waves like butter, armed...

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USS Mullinnix DD-944: A Journey Through Naval H...

The USS Mullinnix DD-944 was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer. This highlights impressive naval expertise and notable historical importance. Picture this: A sleek, powerful ship cutting through waves like butter, armed...

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USS NATHANAEL GREENE SSND636 MEMORIAL TOWER

The USS Nathanael Greene SSBN-636

An Integral Part of Cold War History For those well-versed in naval history and the strategic maneuvers that defined the Cold War, the USS Nathanael Greene SSBN-636 stands out as...

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The USS Nathanael Greene SSBN-636

An Integral Part of Cold War History For those well-versed in naval history and the strategic maneuvers that defined the Cold War, the USS Nathanael Greene SSBN-636 stands out as...

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Father's Day Gift Dilemma

The Art of Gifting on Father’s Day: Unpacking t...

This article explores the notion of giving a gift card to dear ole dad on Father's day.  The verdict may surprise you!

The Art of Gifting on Father’s Day: Unpacking t...

This article explores the notion of giving a gift card to dear ole dad on Father's day.  The verdict may surprise you!

USS America CV-66 Complete History

Exploring the USS America CV-66

The USS America CV-66 is a renowned aircraft carrier that has played a crucial role in naval history  and has participated in significant conflicts and peacekeeping missions, including the Vietnam...

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Exploring the USS America CV-66

The USS America CV-66 is a renowned aircraft carrier that has played a crucial role in naval history  and has participated in significant conflicts and peacekeeping missions, including the Vietnam...

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Father's Day Gift Ideas for Navy Veteran 2023

6 Father's Day Gift Ideas for the Navy Veteran Dad

Father's Day is just around the corner, and if you have a Navy veteran dad in your life, you know how important it is to show your appreciation and gratitude...

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6 Father's Day Gift Ideas for the Navy Veteran Dad

Father's Day is just around the corner, and if you have a Navy veteran dad in your life, you know how important it is to show your appreciation and gratitude...

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