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Naval Reserve members.

Navy Reserve Turns 111: A History of America’s Military Reserves

By Paul Mooney
Eleven decades have passed since the Navy Reserve established their formal reser
Rep Andrew May holding a book.

How Andrew Jackson May Told Japan How to Sink American Submarines

By Allison Kirschbaum
Andrew Jackson May thought he was just bragging to the press, but his words told
 Headshot portrait of a retired Korean War hero.

Korean War Veteran to Finally Receive Medal of Honor for Epic Dogfight Kept Secret for Decades

By Paul Mooney
In 1952, Navy aviator Royce Williams fought seven enemy jets alone in the longes
Black and white photo of a burning Iranian frigate.

Inside the Operation Praying Mantis and the Iranian Mines

By Allison Kirschbaum
Operation Praying Mantis was the largest U.S. Navy surface fight since WWII. It
Three fighter jets flyover the Super Bowl at Raymond James Stadium.

Super Bowl LX Flyover: A Historic Joint Force Tribute for America’s 250th

By Teal Yost
A historic joint-service flyover by the U.S. Air Force and Navy will headline Su
President Trump and an Army Lieutenant walk on a football field.

Trump Moves to Protect Army–Navy Game With Exclusive Broadcast Window

By Teal Yost
Trump announced plans to sign an executive order protecting the Army–Navy Game f
Vintage photo of submarine USS Nautilus dropping into the Thames River.

How the USS Nautilus Made History and Changed the US Navy Forever

By Paul Mooney
Solo portrait of a dog on a leash.

Meet Valdo: The Military Hero Dog Who Took an RPG Blast to Save Four Lives

By Allison Kirschbaum
A nuclear test from Operation Plumbbob.

Operation Plumbbob and the Strange Idea of Using Nuclear Balloons

By Allison Kirschbaum
Navy SEAL trainees carrying inflatable boats during Coronado Beach exercises

Navy SEAL Training: Coronado Beach Exercises Revealed

By Lauren Piette
The U.S. Navy river gunboat USS Panay (PR-5) underway off Woosong, China, during standardization trials on 30 August 1928.

The Sinking of the USS Panay: The Forgotten First Clash with Imperial Japan

By Paul Mooney
In between outreach events, members of the Naval History and Heritage Command visit the USS Arizona Memorial to remember and reflect on the events of Dec. 7, 1941.  (U.S. Navy Photo by Thomas Frezza)

Last Remaining Unidentified Dead of the USS Arizona May Soon Be Identified

By Paul Mooney
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