by David Wyble | Jul 23, 2026 | Crows Nest, Marines, Uncategorized, US Holidays, US Navy Challenge Coins, US Navy History, US Navy News
Few traditions in the United States Navy are as legendary as becoming a Shellback and the Crossing the Line Ceremony. For generations, sailors crossing the Equator for the first time have participated in this time-honored naval tradition, earning the respected title...
by David Wyble | Jul 22, 2026 | Crows Nest, Test Category, Uncategorized, US Navy History, US Navy News
The United States Navy’s submarine force has long operated under the motto “Silent Service,” carrying out missions that often remain classified for years. In 2026, however, one mission became public when the USS Charlotte (SSN-766) was widely...
by David Wyble | Jul 15, 2026 | Crows Nest, Uncategorized, US Navy Challenge Coins
If you’ve ever worn the uniform of the United States Navy, chances are you’ve heard some hilarious US Navy myths and misconceptions from friends, family members, or complete strangers. For some reason, people who have never stepped aboard a Navy ship often...
by David Wyble | Jul 13, 2026 | Crows Nest, Uncategorized, US Navy History, US Navy News
The history of our US Navy heroes through time has been one built not on fear. It was forged on the courage to overcome that fear, amidst incredible adversity! The heroes United States Navy through time has refined a legacy of extraordinary men and women who answered...
by David Wyble | Jul 11, 2026 | Crows Nest, Marines, Uncategorized, US Navy News
Few waterways are as strategically important as the Strait of Hormuz to the US Navy. Connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, this narrow maritime corridor serves as one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. A significant...
by David Wyble | Jul 10, 2026 | Crows Nest, Uncategorized, US Navy History
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey movie is making waves in theaters with an epic retelling of Homer’s legendary voyage. Shot entirely with IMAX film cameras and bringing one of history’s greatest seafaring adventures to modern audiences, the movie has...
