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What Was the Best Battleship Ever?
The USS New Jersey (BB-62), known as "Big J," is arguably the greatest battleship ever, renowned for her impressive combat ...
Navy building USS Long Island; nuclear sub could join fleet by end of decade
The nuclear submarine will be the third ship to bear the Long Island name in U.S. Navy history — the first since the escort ...
Memories along the U.S.S New Jersey
In our Veterans Voices segments we hear many stories of how our men and women served our country. 28/22 News spoke to one ...
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Photos: Battleship USS New Jersey Is Making a Historic Naval 'Comeback'
Summary: The USS New Jersey, an Iowa-class battleship commissioned in 1943 and decommissioned in 1991, is undergoing its first refurbishment in over thirty years at a cost of $10 million.
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Iowa-Class USS New Jersey Just Finished Up a Massive 'Comeback'
Summary and Key Points: The USS New Jersey, one of the most decorated battleships in U.S. Navy history, recently underwent a ...
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Navy commissions destroyer USS John Basilone, named for legendary Marine and Medal of Honor recipient
The Navy on Saturday commissioned the USS John Basilone, its latest Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, named in ...
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'Intense Bombardment': 1 Iowa-Class Battleship Fired 5,000 16-Inch Shells During Vietnam War
What You Need to Know: USS New Jersey (BB-62), nicknamed “Big J,” was the only U.S. battleship to provide gunfire support during the Vietnam War, setting it apart from its Iowa-class peers.
Major commuter bridges to be shut down briefly when historic ocean liner is towed out of Philadelphia dock
The United States, branded “America’s Flagship” during her run on the now-defunct United States Lines, has been docked in ...
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This Day in History on October 30: "The War of the Worlds" Radio Broadcast Airs
On this day, October 30th, we take a moment to reflect on the significant historical events that have shaped our world across ...
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Origin of the US submarine fleet may have been rediscovered buried in NJ creek mud
Twenty years ago, Alice Smith began the hunt for the forgotten Civil War-era submarine Alligator Jr., the prototype for the first United States submarine USS Alligator. Both were designed by ...