What’s the significance of the folded flag?
What is the significance of a folded flag? When a service member dies in action, their next of kin is handed a folded flag. The reason should be apparent: it's a sign of respect to the bereaved family. It's a reminder that while their loved one isn't coming home, they...
The 5 Best Cold War Movies of All Time
Cold War movies are no stranger to Hollywood. The time period between the end of World War 2 and the Fall of the Soviet Union has seen countless films and TV shows featuring the daring high-stakes espionage the USA and USSR were up to. Some of these movies were...
What is Military Appreciation Month?
What is Military Appreciation Month? Military Appreciation Month, as one might guess, is the month we Americans take out of every year to celebrate, honor and appreciate the sacrifices of the men and women in uniform. It was established by Senator John McCain in 1999...
The Navy Chief: A Primer
You're probably here because you're a sailor, or you were a sailor and now you're prowling the internet to see how badly the young'uns are f*cking up your Navy. Actually, you might even be a Navy Chief. This blog is not for you. You've already seen the Navy Chief...
The Day the Cold War Almost Went Hot
The Cold War was the period from 1947 until 1991 during which the world constantly faced the threat of nuclear annihilation. As the capitalist western democracies faced off against the communist east, the threat that one day the bombs would drop was omnipresent in...
3 Badass Navy Vets Who Received the Bronze Star
The Bronze Star, introduced in 1944 by executive action, is given to those brave few who have shown true valor in the face of America's enemies. Its awarded have ranged from senators and governors to influential business people. The Bronze Star is awarded to members...
The Sig P320: Is it worth it?
The Sig P320 is replacing the Beretta M9. Is it worth it? Every Sailor has probably heard the news by now: the Army just selected the Sig Sauer P320 to replace the Beretta M9. The Navy is expected to follow suit and replace their arsenal of aging M9's for the much...
4 Insane Things You Didn’t Know About Popeye
Four Insane Things You Didn't Know About Popeye the Sailor Everybody knows Popeye the Sailor. Introduced January 17, 1929 in a syndicated comic series called Thimble Theater, he has been an integral part of American culture for close to 90 years. Most of us are more...
4 Reasons Why Being a Veteran is Awesome
4 Reasons Why Being a Veteran is Awesome 1. You don't panic over dumb shit. If there's one thing you learned in the service, it's that nothing gets done faster or more efficiently just because someone is losing their mind over it. A toilet is overflowing in your...
The Death of US Navy Rate May Mean New Life for Sailors
How the new US Navy rate system may benefit sailors We here at Navy Crow have been on the front lines with other Navy social media communities in decrying the death of rates by SECNAV Mabus and MCPON Stephens. While the move was made brashly, with little or no input...
What is a Shellback?
What is a Shellback? A Shellback is the recipient of a Line-crossing Ceremony. Popular in the American, British, Dutch, Australian, and Russian Navies, it marks the moment when a sailor crosses the equator. Though the ceremony's events are largely kept secret...
No, you can’t protest in uniform.
No, you can't protest in uniform. Recently, images and video surfaced of a Navy sailor screaming at a riot police officer during the protests for Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, North Carolina. Since, we've discovered that the sailor, who in the video is uncovered...