Calvin Leon Graham: The Youngest Navy Sailor in WWII
A 12-year-old Calvin Graham wore his big brother’s clothes to disguise himself along with forged consent to enlist in the Navy during WWII.
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First US Warship Completes Transit Near Black Sea; Here’s Why This Matters
As tensions continue to rise in the Black Sea between Russia and Ukraine, the US must demonstrate its commitment to protecting international waters and freedom of navigation for all nations.
Whidbey Island-class: Navy’s Eight Dock Landing Ship
Whidbey Island-class is the fifth-generation dock landing vessels built in the 1980s and are expected to be in service until the 2030s
The Pic of the Day: USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Arrives in Piraeus, Greece
The George H.W. Bush CSG is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.
15 San Antonio-Class Landing Platform Dock: Navy’s Amphibious Warships
San Antonio-class warships are the Navy’s 21st-century landing platform that delivers the ‘mobility triad’ of the USMC anywhere in the world.
The Pic of the Day: Daily Operations Onboard USS George H.W. Bush
The George H.W. Bush CSG is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.
Kenya, U.S. & Partners Complete Central Partnership Station in Mombasa
On Jan. 27, the U.S. Navy, Kenya Navy and regional partners wrapped up Central Partnership Station (CPS), a five-day relationship-building mission in Mombasa, Kenya.
Forward-deployed U.S. Naval Forces Conclude SWATT
Ships from Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70 and Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71 completed the Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise for 2023 in the Philippine Sea.
USS America Conducts Missile Launch
The forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) fired a RIM-116 rolling airframe missile, during routine operations, while underway in the Philippine Sea.
U.S. Navy Remembers Partnership During Tomodachi
Capt. Tamara Graham, director of force requirements, Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF), spoke to an audience of U.S. and Japanese military and civic leaders at the “Thank You from Fukushima” reception hosted by the Honorable Kenko Sone, Consul General of Japan at his official residence in Los Angeles.
U.S., Bahrain Launch Annual Maritime Security Exercise
Military personnel from the United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain began a 10-day naval exercise Jan. 15 in and off the coast of Bahrain.
Navy Recruiters Try to Debunk Claims on Promoting ‘Wokeness’ to Appease Boomers
The Navy is aiming to engage with older Americans who may have an effect on their recruitment efforts, and they are refuting claims that they are promoting ‘wokeness.’
