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 …
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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 …
The F4U Corsair
The F4U Corsair was one of the great fighters of World War II — one of those classics that captures …
Naval Weapons of World War One: Who Was Doing What, and Why
Norman Friedman’s book Naval Weapons of World War One: Guns, Torpedoes, Mines, and ASW Weapons of All Nations – An …
Defense Security Cooperation Agency – Defense Solutions for America’s Global Partners – Premiere Edition
We are excited to announce the release of the premiere edition of Defense Security Cooperation Agency: Defense Solutions for America’s …
X-47B UCAS Inaugural Land-based Catapult Launch
While one X-47B was hoisted aboard USS Harry S. Truman for deck handling tests, another was at Naval Air Station …
Future USS Enterprise (CVN 80) Will Be the Third Gerald R. Ford-class Aircraft Carrier
The future USS Enterprise (CVN 80), will be the third Gerald R. Ford-class carrier to be built, Secretary of the …
X-47B Arrives Aboard USS Harry S Truman
A Northrop Grumman X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System-Demonstrator (UCAS-D) is hoisted aboard USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75), marking a …
USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Retires l Photos
After 51 years of distinguished service the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) will be inactivated on Dec. 1, 2012, during a …