Life in the Navy
Crossing the Line
From Pollywog to Shellback
Life in the Navy
Crossing the Line
From Pollywog to Shellback
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1898 - During the Spanish-American War, the cruiser USS Charleston captures the island of Guam without resistance from Spain.
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Compiled like an encyclopedia, the Dictionary of American Fighting Ships (DANFS) is an historical listing of U.S. naval ships. Click the Explore button below to learn about the DANFS ship of the week, Florida VI (SSBN-728).
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Compiled like an encyclopedia, the Dictionary of American Fighting Ships (DANFS) is an historical listing of U.S. naval ships. Click the Explore button below to learn about the DANFS ship of the week, Florida VI (SSBN-728).
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William F. Cafferata
Captain Cafferata was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" after his ship, USS Braine, was seriously damaged by two Japanese suicide planes and he "contributed materially to the extinguishment of the fire and to the saving of his ship…."
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William F. Cafferata
Captain Cafferata was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" after his ship, USS Braine, was seriously damaged by two Japanese suicide planes and he "contributed materially to the extinguishment of the fire and to the saving of his ship…."
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Did you know USS Constitution is crewed by active-duty U.S. Navy Sailors who share her story with visitors from around the world? Explore her history here!
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Did you know USS Constitution is crewed by active-duty U.S. Navy Sailors who share her story with visitors from around the world? Explore her history here!
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