The Creation of the Proximity Fuze
When the Pearl Harbor attack was over, amid the preparations for war, an accounting of the cost began. The losses …
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The Battle of Rennell Island
By the end of 1942, the Japanese Navy had shot its bolt at Guadalcanal. Unable to even get sufficient supplies …
The Chuck Hagel Appointment: A Preliminary Look
Former Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb) likes to give out biographies of President Dwight D. Eisenhower as gifts. Both men can …
Petty Officer Michael Thornton Medal of Honor Story
Six months after he had rescued Lt. Col. Iceal Hamilton (Bat 21), on the evening of Oct. 31, 1972, Navy …
Book Review – Chance Vought F7U-1 Cutlass
Nowadays, most fighters have twin engines and tail fins. When these features were introduced on the U.S. Navy‘s F7U-1 Cutlass …
The Navy and New York City
To those who don’t know its history well, New York City may not appear to be a Navy town. However, …
Surface Navy Association to Meet at Annual Symposium
The Surface Navy Association (SNA) National Symposium will be held Jan. 15-17, 2013, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Crystal City, …
The Legacy of the Ships Named New York
It was sometime in September of 1776 when the first armed vessel of the United States to carry the name …
Arthur “Hawk” Hawkins Was Navy Air Ace and Blue Angels Pioneer
Arthur “Hawk” Hawkins was “smart, aggressive and absolutely fearless,” said retired Navy Capt. Bill Dixon, who flew with Hawkins in …
Submarines and Their Future
Do submarines have a future? They are the oldest stealthy vehicles. It is often argued (recently by the chief of …