The thought of reactivating the legendary Iowa-class battleships sparks both excitement and skepticism. These massive ...

More Enterprise sailors were trained in firefighting, likely lessening the damage. The USS Iowa (BB-61) is one of the most legendary ships of World War II, and she was the last of any class ...

Initial system delivery was made in July 1986 and subsequently deployed on the battleship USS Iowa (BB 61) in December 1986. During 1987, three additional systems were delivered to the Marine ...

When World War II broke out, Ramsey got a job working with pipe fitters at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, where he helped build the USS Iowa and USS Missouri. Then, in 1943, he enlisted in the Navy.

But if we go with sheer breadth and number of accomplishments, then the nod would have to go with one of “Mighty Mo’s” sister ships in the Iowa-class, the USS New Jersey (BB-62).

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The USS Edsall, an American warship known for its crew's courageous last stand against Japanese forces during World War II, ...

A free gathering celebrating U.S. veterans will take place on the Battleship USS Iowa in San Pedro from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, ...

A visit to the iconic Battleship USS Iowa Museum includes access to both interior and exterior areas on seven decks. The self-guided tour lets visitors see what life was like on the ship.

Not only is the building home to the governor's offices, the legislature and the old Supreme Court room, but it also shelters several artifacts, including a model of the USS Iowa battleship and ...

A free gathering celebrating U.S. veterans will take place on the Battleship USS Iowa in San Pedro from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Veterans Day — known globally as Armistice Day — is on Nov ...