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"A good Navy is not a provocation to war. It is the surest guaranty of peace." - Theodore Roosevelt
Naval Cook Turned The Pearl Harbor Hero
December 7, 1941 It’s just before 8 am on a quiet Sunday morning at the US naval base in Honolulu, Hawaii. Nearly 100 ships, including 8 battleships, are anchored here at Pearl Harbor.
The 2011 Carrier Classic
What is a once-in-a-lifetime experience? We often have people tell us that some event was a “once lifetime experience.” However, what does that mean?
Atomic HistorianPublished about a year ago in ServeThe 11-Year-Old World War 2 Soldier
A young boy runs home from school so fast he almost trips over himself. It’s a mild December day in Texas, but sweat streams down the boy’s face as he grips his tongue between his teeth and sprints toward his house. When he gets there, his mother, stepfather, and six older siblings huddle around a radio in their shabby living room. The boy hates his stepfather, but right now, his anger is directed elsewhere. “Shush,” says his mother as the boy's fight for a better position around the family’s prized radio. “It’s starting.” All the family is poised as the radio presenter fills them in on what’s happening. “Hello, NBC. Hello, NBC. This is KTU in Honolulu, Hawaii. I am speaking from the roof of the Advertiser Publishing Company Building. This morning we witnessed the assault of Pearl Harbor by enemy planes, undoubtedly Japanese.” The USA is under attack! This is war.
Jayveer ValaPublished about a year ago in ServeDiary of a Sailor
Sitting in the liberty center at Naval Station Kitsap, longing for something on the internet to take me away, the loneliness begins creep in. As the hours pass, the dark haze slowly fills up the crevasses of my mind. I can feel it, It’s not just an emotion, its physical. A weight that hangs on my soul. I had it together. I felt strong, capable.
Who was Charles Jackson French?
Charles French is a World War II hero you will hear very little about. The reason why is about as obvious as the reflection from a mirror. In September 1942, Charles was pulling a life raft with fifteen injured sailors around his waist. He swam for six to eight hours. Now imagine doing that in shark infested waters, oh by the way the Japanese are trying to kill you and oh you have to deal with racism as well.
Lawrence Edward HincheePublished 2 years ago in ServeWhat People Really Mean When They Say Thank You for Your Service
On Veterans Day and Memorial Day, you hear it a lot. Your Facebook friends post pictures of themselves and their relatives in military uniforms, and the comments frequently include the phrase, “Thank you for your service.” It’s become the “have a nice day” of the new millennium. The number of people who sincerely mean it is questionable.
Denise SheltonPublished 2 years ago in ServeThe (Coolest) Thing About the Navy SEALs
If you haven’t already noticed, the Navy SEALs are kind of cool. Some even call and say they’re badasses. That’s because, among many other things, they say things like this:
Andy MurphyPublished 2 years ago in ServeStarting off in the Navy
So, I decided that this would be a good idea to help people understand some things about joining the Navy or at least write down some of my experiences.
Antonio Obi-wan Abinadi FloresPublished 2 years ago in ServeA Hero Stands Up for Aging; Enlisted in the Navy at Age 61
His name is Bill Krissoff. He did something very few people would think of. Bill enlisted in the Navy at age 61. There is a story behind his action, and it is one we need to be reminded of regularly. His story is heartbreaking and inspiring.
Lee J. BentchPublished 2 years ago in ServeDoes the Navy salute officers when wearing Kevlar helmets?
If you have been watching the news lately, you may have seen reports of the Navy returning to the use of kevlar in their helmets.
ww tacticalPublished 2 years ago in ServeIndian Navy Day 2021: Know When Indian Navy Established?
History of Indian Navy Day The Navy was re-formed in 1950 after India’s independence and was named Indian Navy. The world’s fifth largest navy had heavily bombed Pakistan’s Karachi port in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War and destroyed it. Navy Day is celebrated every year on 4 December because of the success of the operation which was launched on 4 December 1971 named Operation Trident.
Samachar Khabar NewsPublished 2 years ago in ServeThe Best Books About Navy Seals
Here is a list with some of the best books you can choose for reading, watching and following the basic principles of a US Navy Seal.
Borba de SouzaPublished 3 years ago in Serve