Category: Naval History

Want to Learn More About Famous Navy Quotations?

January 27, 2019

You can do just that…. by heading over to the Naval History and Heritage Command’s website at https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/heritage/famous-navy-quotations.html to learn all about famous Naval quotations and sayings. A good example: “Don’t give up the ship!” “Tradition has it that Captain James Lawrence said these heroic words after being mortally wounded in the engagement between his … More Want to Learn More About Famous Navy Quotations?

CAPT John Laible, USN (Ret.) Assumes Command of NOUS Northwest

December 10, 2018

On Friday night, 7 December, CAPT John C. Laible relieved CAPT Joseph R. Valenta as Commander of NOUS Northwest in a festive ceremony held at Arnie’s Restaurant in Mukilteo, WA.   As the founding force behind NOUS Northwest, CAPT Valenta steps down from his post in the organization, which now claims a membership of 37 … More CAPT John Laible, USN (Ret.) Assumes Command of NOUS Northwest

Today is the US Navy’s 243rd Birthday!

October 13, 2018

Excerpt from CNO WASHINGTON DC MESSAGE, NAVADMIN 173/18, DATED 20 JUL 18: “On 13 October 2018, the Navy will celebrate its 243rd birthday. The central theme of this year’s 243rd BDAY and heritage week will be ‘Forged by the Sea’.” ……. “On 9 October 2018, the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) will mark the commencement … More Today is the US Navy’s 243rd Birthday!

Spanish-American War Backgrounder

August 11, 2018

On 10 November, NOUS Northwest historian/companion Floyd Kershner will lead a discussion and provide a video on the Spanish-American War of 1898.  Floyd’s presentation will be the keynote event for our annual Navy Birthday and Veteran’s Day brunch meeting to be held at Naval Station Everett. (Photo above NH 48619 USS Maine obtained from NHHC Website … More Spanish-American War Backgrounder

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?

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…