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Story by Sandy Gall Infographic by Khanh Hong U.S. Navy Social and Emerging Media Our Sailors are where it matters, when it matters… every day… every hour… every holiday. While Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, we wanted to bring some attention to the Sailors missing from their families tables. More than 40,000 …

By Capt. Charles B Cooper USS Gettysburg (CG 64) Commanding Officer Seven score and eleven years ago today, President Abraham Lincoln delivered his historic Gettysburg Address at the site of one of the bloodiest battles in American history – and the acknowledged turning point in the American Civil War. The …

By Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Daniel Garas Naval History and Heritage Command Welcoming dignitaries and visitors of special attention aboard ships carries with it the ancient nautical custom of tending the side. In modern age, the physical process of coming aboard a ship is as simple as walking up …

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Garas Defense Logistics Agency Public Affairs The practice of using military decorations to honor individuals or fighting organizations dates back to antiquity.   Early awards were usually used to recognize leaders in the nobility and military class of society. According to the Rosicrucian …

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Garas Defense Logistics Agency Public Affairs As military awards for individuals began to see an increase in popularity after the Spanish American War, so did awards for commissioned vessels. As ships began to earn more honors, they began displaying these in various forms. …

From Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division It was 72 years ago today when the light cruiser USS Juneau met her fate, taking with her the five Sullivan brothers.  You’ve heard their story and their memory lives on in a ship named for them and a crew …

By Capt. Ronald Ravelo Commanding Officer, USS Abraham Lincoln This Veterans Day, we take time to honor our men and women who have served in our armed forces in the defense of our nation. Veterans Day began as Armistice Day to mark the end of World War I, when the …

USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) returned to her homeport Oct. 31 after an 8 month deployment to the 5th and 6th areas of responsibility.

The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) returned to homeport at Naval Station Norfolk Oct. 31 as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group following a deployment to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

The Navy will commission its newest attack submarine, North Dakota, during an 11 a.m. (EDT)  ceremony Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. Before we commission North Dakota, go inside the Navy’s newest attack submarine. Click on the graphic to enlarge it.