Latest "USS West Virginia" stories

The new commander of U.S. Central Command, Army Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, delivers remarks after assuming command from Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., Tampa, Florida, April 1, 2022.

Top US general in Middle East on rare visit to nuclear-armed sub

Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, boarded the ballistic missile submarine West Virginia in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 months ago

Op-ed: Naming a future flattop after Doris Miller was right and just

Let's pay homage to a petty officer who represented our nation's values and aspirations.

By Capt. Lawrence Brennan (retired)

3 years ago

Navy to name carrier honoring Pearl Harbor hero Miller

He was the first African American to receive the Navy Cross for valor.

3 years ago

How Dorie Miller’s bravery helped fight Navy racism

The first American hero of World War II helped clear the way for others by doing what he was not allowed to do.

By Thomas W. Cutrer and T. Michael Parrish, World War II Magazine

3 years ago

Killed at Pearl Harbor, a sailor finally laid to rest at home

Hundreds gathered Saturday in Clayton to bid farewell to Fireman 3rd Class Harold Kendall “Brud” Costill, 18, a sailor on the battleship West Virginia who was killed in the Japanese attack on Dec. 7, 1941.

3 years ago

Killed in war, a sailor comes home

He'll be buried this weekend.

3 years ago