An eyewitness account of the USS Hornet's last battle.

In the bloodiest  battle in Marine Corps history, 27 Marines and sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor for action on Iwo Jima. No other campaign surpassed that number.

Ever wondered how to feed hundreds of sailors on a US Navy ship? The Cook Book of the United States Navy has the answer.

Glass and the crew of the USS Enterprise survived Guadalcanal to fight another day—barely.

Many entertainers and future celebrities answered their country's call and donned US Navy and Coast Guard blues, serving at sea during the war.

Any doubt to her identity was washed away when her name appeared emblazoned across her stern in raised letters: JUNEAU.

In the bloodiest  battle in Marine Corps history, 27 Marines and sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor for action on Iwo Jima. No other campaign surpassed that number.
 

Author Liza Mundy highlights an inspiring group of women during World War II.

The Power of Memory and Changing Views of History

Learn how this unique field modification came to be.

The US Navy will celebrate its 249th birthday on October 13, 2024. The Museum will mark this service birthday with FREE admission for all active-duty and reserve members, retirees, and veterans of the US Navy.

Read how the world's only fully restored, combat-veteran PT boat got its flashy paint job, and why.