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Former Navy fighter pilot Dan Pedersen, the first officer in charge and co-founder of the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School, discussed his book Top Gun: An American Story. In his illustrated…

U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Michael Gilday appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee as it held a hearing on his confirmation to become an admiral and chief of naval operations. Vice…

In this portion of the Navy League Sea, Air and Space Exposition, leaders from the Navy, Coast Guard, Marines, and Maritime Administration participated in a panel discussion about the state…

In this portion of the Navy League Sea, Air and Space Exposition, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson spoke about many issues facing the U.S. Navy including recruitment and…

The naval chiefs of Germany, New Zealand, and Romania took part in this portion of the Navy League Sea, Air, and Space Exposition. They talked about the maritime security operations of…

Admiral William Moran, vice chief of naval operations, took part in a discussion on maritime security. He talked about the Navy’s efforts to boost its fighting readiness and correct issues in the…

The President and CEO of Philadelphia’s Independence Seaport Museum gave an illustrated talk detailing the history of the USS Olympia, which is preserved and can be visited at their waterfront…

The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower held a hearing to examine the Navy’s various shipbuilding programs and funding needs. James Geurts, the Navy’s assistant secretary for…

James Hornfischer looked at the Battle of Guadalcanal from the perspective of the U.S. Navy. He highlighted key events of the Pacific campaign that led to a U.S. victory in February 1943. Mr.…

The Center for the National Interest held a policy discussion about Navy operations and shipbuilding programs. U.S. Naval War College fellow and former Representative Randy Forbes (R-VA)…

Rear Admiral Randy Crites, the deputy assistant Navy secretary on President Trump’s fiscal year 2020 budget proposal for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

The 240th anniversary of early naval war hero Stephen Decatur’s birth is in 2019. U.S. Naval Academy representatives discussed Decatur’s military career, including the recapture of the USS…

Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson talked about the Navy’s operational outlook and modernization efforts. Admiral Richardson presented his priorities and areas of focus in which…

Navy and Marine Corps senior officials testified on the readiness of the two military branches at a Senate Armed Services joint subcommittee hearing. Witnesses included Navy Secretary…

The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower held a hearing on the Navy’s fiscal year 2019 budget request, which includes proposed increases in shipbuilding rates with the goal of…

Naval War College professor Stanley Carpenter talked about World War I naval warfare. He described the fleets of the Allies and Central Powers, their artillery and the battle strategies…

The Center for Strategic and International Studies held a discussion on U.S. Navy operations and combat readiness. Vice Admiral DeWolfe Miller, commander of Naval Air Forces, and Lieutenant…

Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic recounted the sinking of the USS Indianapolis on July 30, 1945, the worst disaster in U.S. naval history.

Naval historian Steven Ujifuza recalled the 19th century American seamen and merchants who competed for profits in the tea and opium trades.

The late Senator John McCain (R-AZ) was laid to rest at the U.S. Naval Academy during a private memorial service in Annapolis, Maryland.