Arleigh Burke
From an incredible United States Admiral to an American warship named in his honor and one that has served both honorably and with distinction as one of the most powerful and deadliest of seagoing warships in history. From Admiral Arleigh Burke to the Arleigh Burke...
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Top 10 Navy Gifts Under $25
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, Anniversaries,...
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US Navy Chiefs Celebrate Their 125th Birthday
US Navy Chiefs Celebrate Their 125th Birthday One of the longest and certainly most important celebrations are about to befall a special group of American sailors this year with the coming of the 125th birthday of the United States Navy Chief’. April 1st 2018 will...
read moreThe 2nd Amendment, the one that protects all others!
The 2nd Amendment, the one that protects all others! All we hear on the news lately is that guns are evil and we need to ban certain weapons or certain magazines, or whatever else it is that somehow allows people to think they will be safer and sleep better at night....
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Popular US Navy Sayings, Mottos, And Slogans
Popular US Navy Sayings, Mottos, And Slogans The United States Navy has traditions and a heritage that is actually older than the United States dating back to 1775. The men and women of the US Navy that call themselves Sailors are and will always be part of these...
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Five Famous Navy Veterans
Five Famous US Navy Veterans The US Navy has had millions of sailors cross its brow in the past 242 years. US Navy veterans have appeared in politics, film, theater, they've become artists, writers, comedians, and even UFC fighters. People often, however, struggle to...
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What’s Your Longest Underway Ever?
Sailors love to brag about their longest underway. One of the things we love to brag about is the longest underway we've ever had, usually measured in beer days. For the uninitiated, a beer day is granted on a ship underway for more than 45 days consecutively. It's at...
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The 3 Sailors Everyone Hates in their Berthing
Berthings are our home away from home. When up to a hundred sailors are cramped together in a sleeping space, archetypes quickly form. When you've got some sea time under your belt, you can begin to identify the trouble children before they become trouble children in...
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Can you be religious in the military?
Religion in the military is a touchy issue. Americans are proud of the separation of church and state. Unfortunately, we haven't always gotten it right. Beliefs run deep, and it's often difficult to separate our beliefs from our legislation. The military, however, is...
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4 Signs Your Chief is Too Salty
Chiefs are the saltiest sailors in the Navy. This reputation is well-earned. Being that it takes an average of 13 years to make Chief, they're certainly in the upper echelons when it comes to raw experience. Many sailors hit their 13-year mark. Some Admirals hit 30+...
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What in the blue hell is a Bluenose?
Ever wonder what a Bluenose is? If you've spent time on a warship, you've seen Plankowners, Shellbacks, members of the Order of the Ditch and the Safari to Suez, maybe even a couple members of the Order of Magellan. Some people go through their entire careers,...
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Where did the Jolly Roger come from?
Where did the Jolly Roger come from? The flag known as the Jolly Roger is immediately identifiable. Found on bottles of dangerous chemicals, the meaning is always clear: Danger or death is coming your way. So when did a skull and crossbones become an international...
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