The Nautilus is a legend from a bygone era—one with American industrial and defense capabilities the likes of which no modern ...

Shanahan served on the light cruiser USS Essex during the tail end of the Korean War. He spent 24 years in the Naval Reserves, retiring as a lieutenant commander in 1971, as C.O. of the local ...

This Kings and Generals documentary dives deep into the remarkable history of the USS Hornet. From launching the daring Doolittle Raid to playing a vital role at Midway, CV-8 became a symbol of ...

This documentary tells the story of the USS Hornet, one of the most iconic aircraft carriers of World War II. From launching the Doolittle Raid to fighting at Midway and Santa Cruz, CV-8 played a ...

Based on standard aircraft carrier cruising speeds, we can estimate that a carrier will take about six days to perform the ...

Lt. Cmdr. James Coe of the submarine Skipjack battled for his boat to receive what he deemed a basic necessity: toilet paper.

From submarines to space stations, and from Guam to the US Virgin Islands – how Americans mark their independence off the ...

This week marks the 20th anniversary of the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum, which opened its doors just a year after the USS Razorback was brought.

As the world marks the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, the upcoming July fly-in will commemorate the ...

Spotted on Netflix: Navy veteran Bruce DeWitt wears a USS Wisconsin hat in the new show 'Sirens', linking the series to Norfolk’s historic battleship.

So it was natural at the height of World War II when the Navy launched a new frigate - the USS Allentown - the only U.S. warship ever named for the city, that Beary was the one to christen her.