Before Alaska became a state, the U.S. Navy named a new fleet of battlecruisers in its honor. The Alaska class included six planned ships, but only the USS Alaska and USS Guam were completed. Built to counter German and Japanese threats, these ships were significantly larger than previous cruisers.
The most decorated battleship in the U.S. Navy, the Battleship NJ returns to Camden after a 12-week dry dock, and a party is planned for later this month.
The most decorated battleship in the U.S. Navy, the Battleship NJ returns to Camden after a 12-week dry dock, and a party is planned for later this month.