Keel laid for guided-missile destroyer USS Quentin WalshThe ship's namesake, U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Quentin Walsh, helped plan the capture of Cherbourg in the days leading up to D-Day during World War II.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher6 weeks ago
USS Constitution names cannon in honor of 1st female chief petty officerLoretta Perfectus Walsh was sworn in as the Navy’s first chief petty officer on March 21, 1917.4 years ago
American military women deserve to be recognized; March 21 is the day to do itThe author of this commentary calls on President Biden to designate March 21 as Women’s Military History Day.By Rep. Elise Stefanik4 years ago
Sweet 16 surprise: Teen gets restored Ford Bronco of his Marine father, killed in Fallujah in 2007Triston Walsh was 4 years old when his father was killed in a 2007 sniper attack in Fallujah.By Teri Maddox, Belleville News-Democrat via AP6 years ago
Prisoners confront one of the greatest literary works about war"An Iliad" is a modern retelling of Homer's "The Iliad" with updated language and the occasional reference to contemporary cities and wars.By Samantha Swindler, Oregonian/OregonLive7 years ago
Lawmakers express concerns over Navy's aging surge sealift fleetThe average age of the supply fleet's ships is 43 years, and Virginia Rep. Rob Wittman said this week that such ships would be vital should a conventional war break out.By Geoff Ziezulewicz7 years ago