“31-Knot” Burke Gets His Nickname: The Battle of Cape St. George
The American goal of isolating the main Japanese military base at Rabaul on the island of New Britain came a …
Naval Forces
The Battle of Tarawa | Photos
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the start of the 76-hour Battle of Tarawa, the U.S. Marine Corps Archives and …
Gerald R. Ford Christened
The christening of the Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) was more than just a celebration of the U.S. Navy’s newest …
AAV Survivability Upgrade Moves Forward
The United States Marine Corps Program Manager for Advanced Amphibious Assault (PM AAA) has released its Request for Proposals (RFP) …
Maritime Security Caribbean 2013
Maritime security and law enforcement professionals from the Caribbean and beyond are gathering in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, for …
MQ-8C Fire Scout Unmanned Helicopter Makes Two-In-One First Flight
The MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter made its first flight, actually two flights, at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Magu, …
Turks and Caicos Islands Has an Important Maritime Security Role in the Caribbean
Caribbean nations must be vigilant to protect their citizens, secure their borders, and maintain sovereignty. Even small nations, however, can …
DDG 1000 Zumwalt Launched Without Fanfare At Bath Iron Works
After many years in design and development, a pioneering but controversial new U.S. Navy ship has entered the water without …
USS Albacore Was the Shape of Things to Come
The USS Albacore (AGSS 569) was a trailblazer in submarine design. World War II-era “fleet boat” diesel subs were designed …
Pacific Partnership Participants Prepare Nations For Disaster Response
Pacific Partnership began in 2006 as a means of improving regional cooperation following the devastating Banda Aceh earthquake and tsunami …