In October 1966, the Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Oriskany was preparing for flight ops off Vietnam when a routine ...
The SS United States will be sunk in the Gulf of Mexico to become the world's largest artificial reef. The historic ocean liner will be located near the USS Oriskany, creating a premier diving ...
Several Northwest Florida agencies announced Tuesday a regional collaboration to promote the deployment of the SS United States when it is transformed into the world’s largest artificial reef next ...
The City of Glen Cove and VFW Post 347 will pay tribute to United States Navy Veteran David Christie and to all who have served our nation on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Glen Cove Public ...
Joseph D. “Joe” Servello, 93, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday. He attended Emerson Grade School and Roosevelt Junior High before graduating from Altoona High School in 1950. He worked at the ...
PENSACOLA, Fla. — The "Mighty O" saw action in Korea and Vietnam and was home base of John McCain before he was taken captive by the North Vietnamese, but the aircraft carrier's greatest fame could ...
In the early morning of October 26, 1966, an alarm coming from Damage Control Central suddenly engulfed USS Oriskany. The mighty ship was stationed at the Gulf of Tonkin, off North Vietnam, and a fire ...
CLEVELAND — As Cleveland prepares to celebrate the commissioning of a U.S. Navy ship that will bear the city's name, there's an event happening this Sunday that will help honor the men and women who ...
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Vietnam-era Navy training helicopter made its final flight Wednesday, officially retiring to its new home aboard the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. The TH-57C Sea Ranger, ...
It would be near impossible to list all of the ships that have served under the US Navy over the centuries – so we’re not going to do that. Instead, we’re going to highlight a select few that have ...
HA LONG BAY, Vietnam (AP) — A boat carrying tourists capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon during a sightseeing excursion, killing 34 people, state media reported.