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 Salty Dog Old School | Sep 5, 2019 | Crows Nest
The Navy is as full legends and tradition going back to 1775 like the US Navy and the Shellback ceremony and what happens when US Navy Sailors go to sea can and does affect our language and terminology. Many naval traditions, from Mermaids to Krakens, Sirens, Sea...
by Salty Dog Old School | Aug 15, 2019 | Crows Nest
Naval History and Heritage Command A 13 October 1775 resolution of the Continental Congress established what is now and has become the United States Navy with “a swift sailing vessel, to carry ten carriage guns, and a proportionate number of swivels, with eighty men,...
by Salty Dog Old School | May 18, 2019 | Crows Nest
THE POW MIA TABLE During the Month of May we remember those lost but not forgotten and our POWs. Those few proud Americans whom have served their Nation, and answered her her call know that Memorial Day is so much more…. When I went to Navy Recruit Training (Boot...
by Justin Kessen | Apr 2, 2019 | Crows Nest
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...
by Salty Dog Old School | Sep 23, 2018 | Crows Nest
US Navy 243rd Birthday Celebrates With Top Challenge Coins 243rd years of dedication, pride, courage and commitment to the United States, the US Constitution and the protection and defense of America and her way of life placing life, liberty and the pursuit of...
