by Salty Dog Old School | Feb 16, 2022 | Crows Nest
An incredibly important United States Navy aircraft carrier was the USS Yorktown Fighting Lady. Although USS Yorktown CV-10 was originally Bon Homme Richard, the aircraft carrier’s name was changed to honor Yorktown CV-5, which sank in the Battle of Midway in 1942....
by Salty Dog Old School | Feb 16, 2022 | Crows Nest
Without question when American built battleships they were the finest in naval history. The USS North Carolina was no exception and why it was as incredible as a floating arsenal of guns. The USS North Carolina the showboat of naval warfare was one of two US Navy...
by Salty Dog Old School | Feb 16, 2022 | Crows Nest
When the Sullivan brothers went down with their ship during World War Two it marked the first time a United States Navy family lost so many family members at a single time. These 5 brothers of Irish descent served aboard the light cruiser USS Juneau until she was sunk...
by Snake Doctor | Feb 16, 2022 | Crows Nest
The tradition continues with the United States Navy with each Sailor allowed to wear with their working uniforms a custom US Navy belt buckle. Of course each command operates on its own and the leadership and top brass ultimately making the final call. But when the...
by Salty Dog Old School | Feb 10, 2022 | Crows Nest
Big Wisky! When US Navy battleships ruled and guns were the deciding factor in most naval engagements then Iowa Class battleships and the USS Wisconsin come to mind. The most powerful guns at 16 inches ruled the waves and whether fired at other ships or providing a...
by Salty Dog Old School | Feb 9, 2022 | Crows Nest
For some people the familiarity of the US Navy rank system is not understood. This very brief explanation and video helps to bring into focus the interesting ranks found within the United States Navy. US Navy ranks in order will identify and explain in short how the...
