by Todd Gilbert | Mar 15, 2023 | Crows Nest
US Navy Petty Officers Leading with The Crows in the United States military, Petty Officers serve as the backbone of the Navy. They are the crows! These non-commissioned officers (NCOs) are responsible for leading and training sailors, ensuring the safety and...
by Todd Gilbert | Feb 17, 2023 | Crows Nest
During World War II, the USS Kidd was one of the most formidable destroyers in the United States Navy. Named after Rear Admiral Isaac Kidd, who died on the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor, the USS Kidd played a significant role in several major naval...
by Todd Gilbert | Jan 14, 2020 | Crows Nest
Shellback Certificate Ever wonder what a Shellback is? If you have served aboard a United States Navy warship either on the surface with an Arleigh Burke Destroyer or below the oceans layers on a Virginia Attack Submarine you may have heard the familiar terms passed...
by Todd Gilbert | Nov 11, 2019 | Crows Nest
A battleship is a large armored warship with a main battery consisting of large caliber guns. Some of these guns were as large as 18″ and fired a shell the size of a Volkswagon over 20 miles and beyond the horizon. During the...
by Todd Gilbert | Jul 27, 2018 | Crows Nest
From an incredible United States Admiral to an American warship named in his honor and one that has served both honorably and with distinction as one of the most powerful and deadliest of seagoing warships in history. From Admiral Arleigh Burke to the Arleigh Burke...
by Todd Gilbert | Mar 29, 2018 | Crows Nest
US Navy Chiefs Celebrate Their 125th Birthday One of the longest and certainly most important celebrations are about to befall a special group of American sailors this year with the coming of the 125th birthday of the United States Navy Chief’. April 1st 2018 will...
by Todd Gilbert | Dec 20, 2017 | Crows Nest
Popular US Navy Sayings, Mottos, And Slogans The United States Navy has traditions and a heritage that is actually older than the United States dating back to 1775. The men and women of the US Navy that call themselves Sailors are and will always be part of these...
by Todd Gilbert | Feb 10, 2017 | Crows Nest
The Bronze Star, introduced in 1944 by executive action, is given to those brave few who have shown true valor in the face of America’s enemies. Its awarded have ranged from senators and governors to influential business people. The Bronze Star is awarded to...
by Todd Gilbert | Feb 3, 2017 | Crows Nest
The Sig P320 is replacing the Beretta M9. Is it worth it? Every Sailor has probably heard the news by now: the Army just selected the Sig Sauer P320 to replace the Beretta M9. The Navy is expected to follow suit and replace their arsenal of aging M9’s for the...
by Todd Gilbert | Jan 22, 2017 | Crows Nest
Four Insane Things You Didn’t Know About Popeye the Sailor Everybody knows Popeye the Sailor. Introduced January 17, 1929 in a syndicated comic series called Thimble Theater, he has been an integral part of American culture for close to 90 years. Most of us are...
