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Navy commissions destroyer USS John Basilone, named for legendary Marine and Medal of Honor recipient
The Navy on Saturday commissioned the USS John Basilone, its latest Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, named in ...
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What Was the Best Battleship Ever?
The USS New Jersey (BB-62), known as "Big J," is arguably the greatest battleship ever, renowned for her impressive combat ...
2 bridges connecting NJ, Philly set to shut down briefly as historic ship heads south
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Navy destroyer commissioned in honor of legendary Marine John Basilone
The Navy's newest destroyer the USS John Basilone takes its name from the Medal of Honor recipient and hero of the Battle of ...
From the farm to the Pacific: 100-year-old recalls service on heavy cruiser during World War II
After a week-long train ride across the United States from Florida to San Francisco, Robert "Bob" Chamberlin, 100, remembered the first time he set eyes on the USS Louisville. It was the ship he ...
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USS Enterprise: The Nuclear Aircraft Carrier That Almost Sank 2 Times
The USS Enterprise (CV-65) faced two near-catastrophic incidents in the 1980s. In 1983, it ran aground near its home port in ...
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From the beginning of World War II to the end, veteran and model maker Andy Miller makes U.S. Naval history come alive
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NJ highway interchange named in memory of John Elliott
A section of New Jersey highway connectiing I-295 and Route 42 near Philadelphia was renamed the "Ensign John R. Elliott ...
There’s just one USS Nevada veteran left. His mission is to keep the ship’s memory alive
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NTSB releases preliminary report in crash that killed NJ Transit River Line operator
The NTSB found that the train had been traveling at 64 mph through a curve in dark conditions as it approached the tree.
The Capital Region honors its veterans
Monday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, and the Capital Region is taking note.Red Cross Veterans Food/Sneaker DriveThe Northeastern ...
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Navy to Commission Future USS John Basilone
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Basilone (DDG 122) will be commissioned, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at ...