The US Coast Guard is one of the eligible maritime services for membership in the Naval Order (NOUS). If you reside in Washington, Idaho or Oregon and if you or a relative have served in the Coast Guard, please consider joining NOUS Northwest. And today is the USCG’s 227th birthday! Described by the service’s Historian, … More Today is the US Coast Guard’s 227th Birthday!
NOUS Northwest is privileged to have among its members a large number of true historians of our nation’s maritime traditions. Specifically included in that group is ETC Gil Beyer, USN-Ret, author of the newly released “Tin Can: A History and Stories of a 20th Century Destroyer”, which became available on 29 July. This is Gil’s … More One of Our Own Just Published His Second “Tin Can” Book!
The “spiritual father” of the US Navy “died on the afternoon of 18 July 1792.” “Less than two weeks after his 45th birthday, John Paul Jones was found in his Paris apartment lying facedown on the bed, his feet on the floor. Although not a religious man, the position of the body led to speculation … More On 22 July 1905, John Paul Jones Returns
Naval historians will enjoy viewing photos and reading about the restoration of “Old Ironsides” as well as the introduction of Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) to the fleet as the eventual replacement for the aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVN-65). First, from the Naval History and Heritage Command’s website: “USS Constitution, America’s Ship of State, entered the Charlestown … More Old and New, and Serving!
One of the six services to qualify for membership in the Naval Order is the US Public Health Service. If you or a family member have ever served in the commissioned corps of the USPHS, then you should contact us for membership details! Nationally, USPHS began with its maritime roots 219 years ago. A brief … More US Public Health Service
In his remarks on June 2, 2017, Admiral John M. Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations, cited four “strokes of luck” in the Battle of Midway: 1. Breaking the code, 2. the presence of Yorktown, 3. Nautilus delaying Arashi and 4. McClusky finding the carriers. But he concluded that “It might be tempting to attribute the … More Chief of Naval Operations Midway Remarks – 2017
As a wrap-up to last week’s 75th Anniversary recognition of the Battle of Midway, Naval History Magazine has just published a timely article titled “Grading Midway’s Commanders” by Jonathan Parshall, who begins: Which side received higher leadership marks on its Battle of Midway report card is no surprise, but the illuminating ‘why’ behind the grades … More “Grading Midway’s Commanders”
One of the books discussed at the June 10 Battle of Midway brunch was “Joe Rochefort’s War”, the winner of the NOUS New York’s 2012 RADM Samuel Eliot Morison Book Award. (Other annual NOUS New York awards can be accessed here.) This work was authored by Elliot Carlson and is sub-titled “The Odyssey of … More “Joe Rochefort’s War”
Did you know that the state of Washington has at least 40 ships named after the state, its cities, places and people? Take a look at the current issue of The Sextant which features an article on the “Naval History of Washington State.” You can access the article published by The Naval History and Heritage … More Naval History of Washington State
For NOUS Northwest Companions who are planning on attending the NOUS Congress in Jacksonville, FL, complete event details and information for registration/lodging can be found by clicking here. While the official dates are from 18-21 October, the week begins with an opportunity to see some NFL football on 15 October between the Jacksonville Jaguars and … More October 2017 NOUS Congress in Jacksonville – Event and Registration Details
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