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Pearl Harbor: The Attack That Changed American History

Pearl Harbor: The Attack That Changed American History

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This sudden assault lasted less than two hours but caused devastating losses: over 2,400 Americans were killed, 8 battleships, and nearly 200 aircraft were destroyed. Japan’s goal was to neutralize America’s Pacific Fleet, but they […]

Black History Month 2020 – Honoring the Past, and Securing the Future

Black History Month 2020 – Honoring the Past, and Securing the Future

Join the U.S. Navy in observing Black History Month by honoring the past, and securing the future. It is as true today as it was almost 30 years ago, “Ours must be a Navy family that recognizes no artificial barriers of race, color or religion.” – Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. 19th Chief of Naval […]