But at least Ford served with distinction on light carrier USS Monterey during World War II. The most debased example of using warship names to attract political favor, and defense dollars, was the ...
Pfc. Frederick Rickard's death on Iwo Jima was the family's second tragedy in four months. His brother died in a Christmas ...
The USS Nautilus was the world's first nuclear-powered submarine. It participated in scientific and military operations ...
Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with another extra video. In this video, we tell the remarkable story of the USS Hornet, one ...
The 33-foot Corsair, on loan from Florida, had to be “rigged up on skates” to get to the Intrepid’s hangar deck.
After serving in World War II and as a training ship afterward, the USS Becuna was enhanced with a GUPPY 1-A conversion in 1951. The submarine carried out various peacetime missions, such as ...
US Air Force and Navy restore historic WWII-era airfield on Tinian in the Pacific. The airfield was a key launching point for ...
His knowledge of the USS Batfish, one of only 14 American World War II submarines still around, is extensive. During a tour of the vessel, he explained the daily jobs of the sailors and each part ...