Category: Marine History

Webinar on the Battle of Okinawa available 1 April

March 30, 2020

NOUS Northwest companions have a great opportunity to learn some Pacific maritime history during the current shelter-in-place situation affecting our three northwestern states. This event will take place at 11:00 (Pacific Time) on 1 April. From Norwich University: “April 1, 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the amphibious assault by American units on Okinawa in … More Webinar on the Battle of Okinawa available 1 April

RALPH JOHNSON (DDG 114) Tour a Great Success!

July 28, 2019

On Saturday, 27 July, 15 NOUS Northwest companions and guests were treated to a personal tour of USS RALPH JOHNSON (DDG 114) by the ship’s commanding officer, CDR Casey M. Mahon, USN (in the photograph below). The two-hour tour was extensive and very informative and included all spaces, concluding with CIC and the Bridge. One … More RALPH JOHNSON (DDG 114) Tour a Great Success!

Are You A Member of the US Naval Institute?

July 29, 2018

Are you a member of USNI?  If not, and you have an interest in US Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard subjects, the Naval Institute is for you!  Here’s a little background information quoted from their website, accessed at USNI HISTORY. “History of the U.S. Naval Institute “The U.S. Naval Institute has been a fixture … More Are You A Member of the US Naval Institute?

Want to Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps, but can’t go in person?

June 14, 2018

Then take a virtual tour! The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation has made such a tour possible by linking HERE.  At the site, you an “enjoy the National Museum of the Marine Corps Virtual Experience! You will be able to visit each gallery, watch unique museum videos, rotate 3D models of artifacts and experience many other … More Want to Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps, but can’t go in person?

It’s Time for Baseball, a Navy Tradition…

March 30, 2018

Tonight (29 March) is Opening Night for the Seattle Mariners, hosting Cleveland at Safeco Field. For NOUS Northwest companions, did you know that the Northwest also once had a local baseball exhibit that is currently being featured in the Naval History and Heritage Command’s website?  That’s right!  Megan Churchill, Museum Curator of the Puget Sound … More It’s Time for Baseball, a Navy Tradition…