by Salty Dog Old School | May 12, 2020 | Crows Nest
Without question one of the most enjoyable of naval warfare games must be World Of Warships. There are not many military games I would stop and play generally speaking or ones that would captivate my sense with beautiful scenery, historical accuracy and the deadliness...
by Salty Dog Old School | Mar 11, 2020 | Crows Nest
USS Enterprise “The Big E” It can easily be argued that the most famous of United States Navy warships to ever set sail was the USS Constitution. Let’s face it she sits on active duty with her wooden decks, cannons, masts and anchor in Boston Harbor...
by Salty Dog Old School | Mar 3, 2020 | Crows Nest
USS Iowa Warships of WW2 75th Anniversary Coin Speak softly and carry a “Big Stick”; you will go far was attributed to the foreign policies of former President Theodore Roosevelt and something akin to the the United States battleship USS Iowa BB-61 The Big...
by Salty Dog Old School | Feb 23, 2020 | Crows Nest
Naval Air Station: A Brief History NAS North Island, California, proclaims itself the “Birthplace of Naval Aviation” owing to the fact that Lieutenant Theodore G. Ellyson, Naval Aviator Number 1, received his initial training there. As the Navy’s first Naval Air...
by Salty Dog Old School | Feb 23, 2020 | Crows Nest
First Class Petty Officers The First Deckplate Leaders First Class Petty Officers: The First Deckplate Leaders. Throughout Naval History the Ship’s Masters and Captains have relied heavily upon their “Mates” to accomplish many tasks and keep the Fleet afloat. However...
by Salty Dog Old School | Feb 23, 2020 | Crows Nest, US Holidays
Top 10 Navy Gifts Under $25 Every time you look up there is new holiday around the corner. Starting the year off is usually Valentines Day (Unless there is a birthday or two beforehand), then of course you have Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day,...
