What You Need to Know: USS Shangri-La (CV-38) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier launched in 1944 and commissioned with Captain James D. Barner at the helm. Designed to be longer, ...

Military service has a way of binding people together. Over a short period of time, long-lasting friendships form, and many stay in touch for years afterward. At 77, Tom Oliver Jr. maintains contact ...

Traditionally, the Navy has named its aircraft carriers after famous warships in naval history (Enterprise and Hornet), battles (Lexington and Saratoga), and people (Chester Nimitz and Ronald Reagan).

Richard and Nancy Sisson of North Babylon had a great first date, but didn't go on a second date until six months later. Richard explains. I joined the Navy in 1960 right out of high school and was ...

Served on the USS Yarnall DD-541 and the USS Shangri-La CVA-38, and in the USNR SEABEE’s. He held an extra class Ham Radio License using call signs WA7AIP & W7JY, Battalion Chief and Board Member of ...

Angelo DiRuzzo, 82, of Brooklyn, New York (Miami, FL 1964 - 2007, and Melbourne, FL 2007 - 2025), passed away on April 9, 2025. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1964 aboard the ...