The anthem is reaching its crescendo. “Land of the free, and the home of the brave…” And then it happens. A thunderous whoosh slices through the sky as jet engines tear overhead. The crowd erupts. People point to the heavens with...
When most people hear the word “armada,” they picture a wall of warships cutting through the sea in perfect formation. It’s an image of power, of unity, of unstoppable force. But there’s more to a true Navy armada than just...
The 2025 Navy Football season isn't just shaping up to be good, it’s looking like something special. After a 10-win campaign, a huge Armed Forces Bowl victory over Oklahoma, and the return of the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy, the Midshipmen are riding...
When most people picture the Navy, they think of massive ships slicing through the sea, F/A-18s screaming across the sky, and sailors in dress whites standing at attention. But behind every active-duty sailor is a force that doesn’t always wear...
When people first see the patch, they often do a double take. A grinning cartoon cat, clutching a bomb with a lit fuse, walking with swagger and confidence. It looks like something out of an old comic strip. But make...
When it comes to World War II and the United States Navy, few moments are as defining, or as jaw-dropping, as the Battle of Midway. It was a clash that turned the tide of war in the Pacific and proved...
For most Navy ships, the end of active duty is just the beginning of a whole new story. After decades of serving in operations across the globe, carrying Sailors through stormy seas and calm waters alike, these steel giants are...
Every midshipman who’s stepped onto the Yard at the U.S. Naval Academy knows the feeling. That moment when Reef Points is placed in their hands. It's not just a handbook. It's a rite of passage, a test of mental endurance,...
There are plenty of legendary honors in the United States Navy, but few hold the same mythical status as the Domain of the Golden Dragon. It’s not something you can buy, request, or stumble into by accident. You earn it...
