by David Wyble | Jun 22, 2026 | Crows Nest, Uncategorized, US Navy Challenge Coins, US Navy History
The United States Navy is unlike any other organization in the world. For more than 250 years, sailors have stood the watch, defended freedom, and maintained Navy traditions, and a powerful global presence that protects American interests every hour of every day....
by David Wyble | Jun 17, 2026 | Crows Nest, US Navy Challenge Coins, US Navy History
Honoring US Navy Corpsman Since 1898! The very first US Navy Corpsman graduate alongside US Marines during 1898 For over 100 years both the men and women of the US Navy and US Marine Corps have celebrated the birthday our most essential warriors honoring US Navy...
by Salty Dog Old School | Mar 7, 2026 | US Navy History
Symbol of the Enlisted Sailor Few symbols in naval service are as recognizable as the “Navy Crow,” the perched eagle worn by enlisted sailors across the fleet. The emblem represents professionalism, technical expertise, and the backbone of the fleet — the enlisted...
by Salty Dog Old School | Oct 19, 2023 | US Navy Challenge Coins, US Navy History
Cold War Combatants Challenge Coins: Honoring the Legacy of Cold War Weaponry. The Cold War era was characterized by an intense geopolitical rivalry between the USA and the USSR (CCCP), spanning several decades. Though it never erupted into full-blown combat between...
by Salty Dog Old School | Oct 19, 2023 | US Navy History
Honoring the Legendary US Navy Ships of World War II. World War II witnessed the rise of powerful naval vessels that played pivotal roles in global conflicts. Among these, the US Navy’s warships left an indelible mark on history. In this blog, we’ll delve...
by Salty Dog Old School | Oct 18, 2023 | US Navy Challenge Coins, US Navy History
The Battleships of Pearl Harbor: Heroes of December 7, 1941. The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, stands as a day of infamy in the annals of American history. In a surprise assault by the Japanese Imperial Navy, eight U.S. battleships lay at anchor at...
