What in the blue hell is a Bluenose?

What in the blue hell is a Bluenose?

Ever wonder what a Bluenose is? If you’ve spent time on a warship, you’ve seen Plankowners, Shellbacks, members of the Order of the Ditch and the Safari to Suez, maybe even a couple members of the Order of Magellan. Some people go through their entire...
The Navy’s First Submarine: H.L. Hunley

The Navy’s First Submarine: H.L. Hunley

The Navy’s First Submarine Submarines are one of the biggest parts of any country’s defensive doctrine. In the 21st century, this is truer than ever. We rely on Ohio-class SSBNs to ensure that any attack against the US is met with the consequence of...
Five Famous Navy Veterans

Five Famous Navy Veterans

Five Famous US Navy Veterans The US Navy has had millions of sailors cross its brow in the past 242 years. US Navy veterans have appeared in politics, film, theater, they’ve become artists, writers, comedians, and even UFC fighters. People often, however,...
What’s Your Longest Underway Ever?

What’s Your Longest Underway Ever?

Sailors love to brag about their longest underway. One of the things we love to brag about is the longest underway we’ve ever had, usually measured in beer days. For the uninitiated, a beer day is granted on a ship underway for more than 45 days consecutively....
The 3 Sailors Everyone Hates in their Berthing

The 3 Sailors Everyone Hates in their Berthing

Berthings are our home away from home. When up to a hundred sailors are cramped together in a sleeping space, archetypes quickly form. When you’ve got some sea time under your belt, you can begin to identify the trouble children before they become trouble...
Can you be religious in the military?

Can you be religious in the military?

Religion in the military is a touchy issue. Americans are proud of the separation of church and state. Unfortunately, we haven’t always gotten it right. Beliefs run deep, and it’s often difficult to separate our beliefs from our legislation. The military,...
4 Signs Your Chief is Too Salty

4 Signs Your Chief is Too Salty

Chiefs are the saltiest sailors in the Navy. This reputation is well-earned. Being that it takes an average of 13 years to make Chief, they’re certainly in the upper echelons when it comes to raw experience. Many sailors hit their 13-year mark. Some...
Where did the Jolly Roger come from?

Where did the Jolly Roger come from?

Where did the Jolly Roger come from? The flag known as the Jolly Roger is immediately identifiable. Found on bottles of dangerous chemicals, the meaning is always clear: Danger or death is coming your way. So when did a skull and crossbones become an international...
Is ISIS the Greatest Threat to Americans Ever?

Is ISIS the Greatest Threat to Americans Ever?

Is ISIS the greatest threat America has ever faced? By now, everybody has heard of ISIS. They’re on the news every week, taking responsibility for the newest terror attack somewhere in the world. It’s an organization founded upon hate and malice upon all...