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Why the U.S. Navy Doesn’t Build Battleships Anymore

On Apr. 7, 1945, aircraft from the U.S. Navy’s fast carrier task force sank the largest battleship ever built, the Imperial ...
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Navy ship catches fire near Japan coast; minor injuries reported

Aug. 21 (UPI) --The U.S. Navy reported a fire aboard the amphibious docking ship USS New Orleans on Thursday. It was anchored near White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa, Japan. U.S. Navy crews and ...
The New York Times

Fire on U.S. Navy Ship in Japan Extinguished After 12 Hours

Two sailors sustained minor injuries, the Navy said, adding that the ship’s crew will remain on board in Okinawa. By Yan Zhuang A fire on a U.S. Navy ship anchored off Okinawa in Japan was ...
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Japan Reports Rare Sighting of Chinese Navy Submarine Support Ship

A Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy Dakai-class submarine rescue ship sailed through the Tsushima Strait on Friday, marking the first time a Chinese submarine support vessel has been spotted in ...
The Spokesman-Review

The Navy turns 250 today. Here’s what you need to know about the military branch’s beginnings.

Oct. 13, 2025 , is a milestone for sailors past and present as the U.S. Navy celebrates its 250th birthday. From battling British ships in the Caribbean, fighting pirates off the Barbary Coast to ...