During World War II, the U.S. Navy deployed an impressive fleet, with several ships achieving exceptional battle star recognition. The post WWII’s Most Highly-Decorated US Navy Ships appeared first on ...

After serving in World War II and as a training ... to the person in charge of the ship as the captain, but his official title was commanding officer. "In the US Navy, 'captain' is a rank, not ...

During World War II and the Korean War, the USS O'Bannon served as a destroyer in the United States Navy. In 1943 ...

The Portland-class USS Indianapolis played an essential role in the outcome of World War II, being the ship that delivered components for the atomic bombs. As the flagship of the U.S. Fifth Fleet ...

The Army-Navy game kept going during World ... Eight days later, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and the United States was plunged into World War II. Only 13,000 people were on hand to see ...

The week-long commemoration is scheduled to be the largest national event honoring the military and veterans for America's ...

Roberts, a warship sunk during World War II, have been found ... best elements of the Japanese navy, fighting them to the end,” Vescovo added. According to US Navy records, the crewmen of ...

Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, one of World War II’s most decorated Marines, received the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross ...