Hampton Roads Naval Museum

Explore elements of our new immersive exhibit about the U.S. Navy's role during the Vietnam War

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Discover opportunities to join our crew as a volunteer or intern!

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This week's blog, by HRNM contributing writer Capt. Alexander Monroe, USN (Ret.) focuses on USS Altair, a Navy supply ship that took part in the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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The Daybook: V-J Day Edition

On August 14, 1945 the Japanese accept the terms of the Potsdam Declaration and agree to surrender. It is known as V-J Day. Check out our edition of The Daybook, which looks at the U.S. Navy and the Journey to V-J Day.

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1957 - The first test of the Automatic Carrier Landing System is completed by Lt. Cmdr. Don Walker when he lands a F3D Skynight on board USS Antietam (CV 36).

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