Often referred to as “Big J” back in the day, USS New Jersey (BB-62) earned the most battle stars for combat actions than her three other Iowa-class sister-ships.
The USS Oriskany was one of the Navy’s few Essex-class aircraft carriers completed after the Second World War. The Navy sunk the warship for a very specific reason.
There’s something special about all birthdays, but celebrating 100 years – or more – of life is even more special. River Hills Village in Keokuk, a not-for-profit retirement community, has
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Command Sgt. Maj. Vera of the Bronx moves on to a new position with the New York Guard Headquarters, based at Camp Smith as the operations sergeant major.