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A brand new Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is heading to San Diego after its christening in Mobile, Alabama.

Austal USA celebrated the christening of the company’s 19th Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) today – the future USS Pierre (LCS 38).

"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in aerial combat, at grave risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty."

MIRAMAR MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, San Diego, Calif. — A deactivated squadron got new life as Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 311 in a Friday ceremony attended by scores of combat veterans and an F-35C Lightning II jet sporting the “Tomcats” historic squadron logo. The Marine Corps had deactivated the “Tomcats” – it had flown the AV-8B Harrier […]

In the wake of the aircraft carrier United States’ cancellation arose an innovative supercarrier that would serve the fleet for nearly 38 years.

After completing a half-block-long mural at the corner of Fourth and Main streets depicting high points in local history, Searcy-based artist Jason White came back to Fordyce to construct another larger-than life portraiture honoring one more of the towns famous native sons, U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Jimmy Thach.

Training is the cornerstone of any properly done job, when its time comes. We’re taught that ever since we’re kids, but most of us kind of lo...

Lessons learned from Admiral Thach's Navy career for all sailors.

Now 90, Dooley looks back on a long life filled with fascinating encounters with people from all walks of life.

This week’s America250 salute is Marine Corps Veteran Marion Carl, who became the first Marine Corps ace in World War II.