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John F. Kennedy October 13 marks the birthday of the U.S. Navy, which traces its roots back to the early days of the American Revolution. On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress established ...

Naval ceremonies around the world The tradition to mark the feat of crossing some of the harshest waters in the world is practiced beyond the US Navy. Britain's military also has a long-standing ...

WASHINGTON--A Navy officer jailed in Japan over a car crash ... We are encouraged by Ridge’s transfer back to the United States but cannot celebrate until Ridge has been reunited with his ...

A note to clear your diaries if you like ships, as the world’s third largest tall sailing ship will visit London in July, and the public can go on board. The Juan Sebastián de Elcano is a Spanish Navy ...

The poet Byron referred to him as 'Britannia's God of War'. Nelson joined the navy aged 12 in 1770, and experienced sailing in the West Indies, the Northwest passage when only 14 and in the North Sea.