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The Navy let Cher perform on ship in ‘89. It’s regretted it ever since
Bet the Navy wishes it could “Turn Back Time” on this decision.
By Claire Barrett
Latest "Navy history" stories
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The Navy celebrates 246 years of service, but it wasn’t always such a sure thing
Today, we celebrate the 246th birthday of the United States Navy. But its early American leaders would be astonished to see that their fledgling navy has become the world’s dominant naval force.
By Charles Race, HistoryNet
Willy Williams, the most decorated enlisted sailor in Navy history
In the history of the U.S. Navy only seven men have earned all of the “Big Three” valor awards: Medal of Honor, Navy Cross and Silver Star Medal. Six were World War II officers. The seventh was enlisted sailor James Elliott “Willy” Williams in Vietnam.
By Doug Sterner
Top 10 Navy sailors of all time
With more than 200 years of service to draw from, here are 10 of the most outstanding sailors to don a Navy uniform.
By John Fannin, American Grit