The week-long commemoration is scheduled to be the largest national event honoring the military and veterans for America's 250th birthday.

So, the South Jersey native and son of a World War II Naval officer started planning a party of his own. One that could jump-start Philadelphia’s celebrations of the Semiquincentennial, as the ...

The nation’s oldest ‘Flag Day’ Parade is just a few months and the deadline to apply is less than two weeks from now, with ...

John F. Kennedy October 13 marks the birthday of the U.S. Navy, which traces its roots back to the early days of the American Revolution. On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress established ...

She walked, on tiptoes and in stilettos, into our collective consciousness on March 9, 1959. And we've been talking about her, writing about her, debating her merits and messages, critiquing her ...

Johnson enlisted in the U.S. Navy in Boston at the age of 19. Once enlisted, he served aboard the U.S.S. St. Louis, which played an important role during the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7 ...

Johnson enlisted in the U.S. Navy in Boston at the age of 19. Once enlisted, he served aboard the U.S.S. St. Louis, which played an important role during the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

Behind every great sailor, is a great chief petty officer. On Tuesday, U.S. Navy chief petty officers celebrated 132 years of leading, mentoring and developing sailors. Chief petty officer (E-7 ...