Naval History and Heritage Command Story Archive
Naval History and Heritage Command's National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Fla., is opening a new exhibit featuring the path women have taken from their support of naval aviation as "yeomanettes" to pilots on the front lines, at 1 p.m., March 21.
Navy CPOs Celebrate 120 Years of Leadership (3 April 2013)
Chief petty officers from around the country gathered at the U.S. Navy Memorial April 1 in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the birthday of the Navy chief petty officer rank, and to officially end the memorial's Year of the Chief.
An engagement 25 years ago on April 14, 1988 sparked a determined and quick response four days later from the U.S., known as Operation Praying Mantis, which demonstrated the same priorities the Navy maintains today.
The Naval History and Heritage Command's National Museum of the United States Navy hosted a special presentation April 25 by the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA).
CPO 365: Chiefs Show Firsts Value of Volunteering (29 April 2013)
More than 25 first class and chief petty officers from commands around Naval District Washington volunteered their time and energy to help feed needy families in Alexandria, Va., April 27.
Navy Submarine Officer Takes Historic Leap (14 May 2013)
Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Amdur became the officer-in-charge of the U.S. Navy's oldest and first nuclear-powered submarine when he assumed responsibility for the Historic Ship Nautilus (SSN 571) in a ceremony here, May 14.
MCPON Makes History, Heritage a Priority (31 May 2013)
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Michael Stevens paid a visit to Navy History and Heritage Command (NHHC) on the Washington Navy Yard, recently.
Rare Torpedo Found (31 May 2013)
Naval History and Heritage Command's (NHHC) Underwater Archeology Branch (UAB) at Washington Navy Yard received the crated remains of a historic and rare Howell Torpedo, May 30.
Navy History and Heritage Command (NHHC) in partnership with the Navy's Chief of Information (CHINFO) provided a unique and thought-provoking look on June 3 into the Battle of Midway, a turning point for the Allies during WWII.
Active duty, reserve and retired Sailors and Marines gathered to celebrate the 71st Anniversary of WWII's tide-turning Battle of Midway, during a dinner at the Army Navy Country Club in Washington D.C., June 4.
Deepsea Challenger Leads to Historic Learning Opportunity (12 June 2013)
Naval History and Heritage Command's Cold War Gallery presented the submersible Deepsea Challenger to school-age children, June 10.
Navy Museums Adjust Hours (14 June 2013)
The Navy will close the museums it operates, to absorb reductions resulting from the announced federal furlough, one day a week beginning the week of July 8 until further notice.
A new exhibit, "1813 Don't Give Up the Ship" opened at the National Museum of the United States Navy at the Washington Navy Yard, June 17.
Navy History and Heritage Command (NHHC) recently recognized four individuals for works they are proposing to publish that will further the understanding and application of current U.S. Navy strategy through historical context.
USS Capricornus Crew Reunites at Undersea Museum (21 June 2013)
Retired Sailors, formerly assigned to the de-commissioned Andromeda-class attack cargo ship USS Capricornus (AKA 57), visited the Naval Undersea Museum and Naval Base Kitsap, Keyport June 20 for a reunion of the remaining crew members.