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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 03/10/2026

Proceedings Photo of the Week: A U.S. Sailor simulates a search-and-rescue exercise aboard an MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 during routine flight operations, 27 September 2026. U.S. Navy photo

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 29/09/2026

Boeing Picked to Build Navy’s F/A-XX Carrier Fighter in $20B Contract — USNI News news.usni.org/2026/09/29/b...

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 26/09/2026

Proceedings Photo of the Week: The U.S. Navy Blue Angels exit their F/A-18 Super Hornets during the 2026 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show in San Diego, 24 September. U.S. Marine Corps (Kevin Alonso)

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 18/09/2026

On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor those who endured captivity and remember the American service members who never returned home. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 15/09/2026

Defense Forum Washington Registration is Live! Don’t miss your chance to join the timely conversation about munitions capacity, sustainment, combat power, and more. Register today, link in bio! 🕘 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM + Networking Reception 5:00 - 6:30 PM 📍International Spy Museum, Washington, DC

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 15/09/2026

Cao, Toti, Breckenridge Formally Nominated for Top Navy Jobs — USNI News news.usni.org/2026/09/15/c...

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 12/09/2026

Proceedings Photo of the Week: U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Aircraft Wing run during a 9/11 commemoration run at Marine Forces Support Facility New Orleans, 11 September 2026. U.S. Marine Corps (Nalanie Davila)

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 11/09/2026

Combat Patrol – Scarborough Shoal: China’s Evolving Military Posture in the South China Sea — USNI News news.usni.org/2026/09/11/c...

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 11/09/2026

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a Marine Helicopter Squadron One pilot recounts how the unit responded after a hijacked airliner struck the Pentagon. www.usni.org/25-Years-After-9-11

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 10/09/2026

“All I wanted was to do something.” 25 years after 9/11, LtCol Daniel P. Creighton, USMC (Ret.), recounts his HMX-1 crew’s response to the attack on the Pentagon and the day that changed America. youtu.be/Yqx5D7XKMFg

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 10/09/2026

U.K. 2026 Space Strategy — USNI News news.usni.org/2026/09/10/u...

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 05/09/2026

Proceedings Photo of the Week: An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, lands on the flight deck aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). U.S. Navy (Nayeli C. Fausto)

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 29/08/2026

Proceedings Photo of the Week: Two MH-65 Dolphin helicopters and a 29-foot response boat assigned to Coast Guard Station Washington conduct operational maneuvers during a capabilities demonstration on the Potomac River near the nation's capital, 20 Aug. U.S. Coast Guard (Austin Canos)

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 22/08/2026

Proceedings Photo of the Week: Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua Law is lowered from an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter to the aft deck of USCGC Blackfin (WPB-87317) during training off Long Beach, CA, 12 August 2026. U.S. Coast Guard (Tyler Robertson)

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 20/08/2026

We’re at the Hook '26 at the Grand Sierra Resort this week! Stop by booth #222 to chat with our staff, pick up some swag, and snag $15 off your Proceedings membership or Naval History subscription. We hope to see you there! ✈️ #Hook26 #FlyNavy

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 19/08/2026

#OTD in 1981, two F-14s from VF-41 "Black Aces" shot down two Libyan Su-22 Fitters. The Gulf of Sidra incident marked the first air-to-air victories for U.S. Navy F-14 pilots. Iranian Air Force pilots had scored the first F-14 victories a year early against Iraqi aircraft. Photo: U.S. Navy

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 15/08/2026

Proceedings Photo of the Week: An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 140 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, 10 August. U.S. Navy Photo

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 09/08/2026

#OTD in 1941, Winston Churchill arrived in Newfoundland for the Atlantic Charter Conference with FDR. As Churchill prepared to board USS McDougal, he paused to pet 'Blackie' of HMS Prince of Wales to prevent the cat from crossing the gangway and defecting to the U.S. Navy.

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 09/08/2026

#OTD in 1949, LT Jack "Pappy" Fruin became the first U.S. Naval aviator to use an ejector seat during an actual in-flight emergency when he punched out of his frozen F2H-1 Banshee at 30,000 feet. Fruin suffered fractures of both shoulders and a broken leg, but recovered.

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 08/08/2026

Proceedings Photo of the Week: U.S. Coast Guardsmen and Philippine coast guardsmen conduct pursuit training in the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026. U.S. Coast Guard (Ryan Graves)

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 08/08/2026

#OTD in 1944, an overloaded PB4Y-1 Liberator patrol bomber trying to take off from the airfield on Enewetak Atoll crashed into a row of parked carrier replacement planes. The ensuing fire caused the Liberator's bombs to detonate, destroying 84 aircraft and damaging dozens more.

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 07/08/2026

On National #PurpleHeartDay, we honor those wounded or killed in service to our nation. President John F. Kennedy, wounded while serving in the Navy during WWII, remains the only U.S. president to receive the Purple Heart. 💜 Photo Credit: Naval History and Heritage Command

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 07/08/2026

On the latest episode of the Proceedings Podcast, VADM John W. "Fozzie" Miller (USN, Ret.), talks about the Strait of Hormuz, UNCLOS, and how the war might end. youtu.be/WRCALKTl9K4?si=IAZ7bpOudCv…

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 07/08/2026

Acting Secretary of the Navy’s ‘Warrior Ethos’ ALNAV — USNI News news.usni.org/2026/08/07/a...

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 04/08/2026

Host Emily Abdow talks with Capt. Kristopher Ensley and Midshipman First Class Finley Rauscher about serving aboard USCGC Eagle, the leadership lessons of life under sail, and representing the Coast Guard during the #SAIL250 celebrations along the East Coast. #USCGCEagle

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 04/08/2026

Happy 236th Birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard! Since 1790, the nation’s oldest continuously operating sea service has stood watch—protecting our coasts, saving lives, and serving with honor in peace and war. Semper Paratus. ⚓

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 31/07/2026

#OTD in 1964, Task Force One consisting of USS Enterprise, USS Long Beach and USS Bainbridge left Norfolk on Operation Sea Orbit. The all-nuclear-powered unit traveled 30,565 miles around the world without refueling to “show the flag” and demonstrate the Navy’s technical achievement.

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 27/07/2026

#OTD in 1949, USS Recruit at the San Diego Naval Training Center became the first U.S. Navy ship to be commissioned yet never reach water. As a commissioned ship, "Miss Neversail" had to observe morning and evening colors as well as fly a commission pennant.

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 25/07/2026

#OTD in 1943, USS Tinosa began a series of attacks on the Japanese ship Tonan Maru. Only 2 of 15 torpedoes detonated even though several were direct hits, revealing a major flaw in the Mark 14 torpedo. Because of expense, the Navy had not run many tests prior to the war.

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 20/07/2026

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 18/07/2026

#OTD in 1943, K-74 became the only U.S. blimp lost to enemy action when it was shot down by German submarine U-134 in the Straits of Florida. The crew survived except for one sailor who died after being attacked by a shark. U-134 was sunk a month later by HMS Rother.

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 18/07/2026

Proceedings Photo of the Week: Carrier Air Wing 7 flies in formation over USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) in the Arabian Sea, 30 June 2026. U.S. Navy photo

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 17/07/2026

#OTD in 1969, a Honduran Corsair shot down two Salvadoran Corsairs and a Mustang during the "Football War". It was the last dogfight between piston engine fighters. The U.S. Navy had retired the F4U Corsair in 1953. The Honduran Air Force continued to fly the F4U until 1979.

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 16/07/2026

Blue Angels Low-altitude Pass Leads to Safety Review — USNI News news.usni.org/2026/07/16/b...

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 14/07/2026

#OTD in 1913, Gerald Ford was born (as Leslie Lynch King, Jr.). Prior to becoming the 38th president of the United States, Ford served as an officer in the U.S. Navy during WWII. The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is named in his honor.

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 13/07/2026

Navy Awards TOTE $2.2B to Serve as Vessel Construction Manager for Landing Ship Medium — USNI News news.usni.org/2026/07/13/n...

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 13/07/2026

Happy 84th birthday to Harrison Ford! Which Hollywood icon played the better Soviet sub commander — Harrison Ford as Captain Alexei Vostrikovin in K-19: THE WIDOWMAKER, or Sean Connery as Captain Marko Ramius in THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER?

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 11/07/2026

#OTD in 1976, USS Constitution fired a 21-gun salute in honor of Elizabeth II as as she arrived in Boston on board the Royal Yacht Britannia. The Queen then toured "Old Ironsides" and was presented with a miniature sea chest made from oak recovered during the ship's restoration.

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 11/07/2026

#OTD in 1953, Maj. John Bolt shot down two MiGs while flying an F-86E Sabre to become the only U.S. Marine to achieve ace status in two wars and the only Marine jet fighter ace. During WWII, he became an ace as a VMF-214 "Black Sheep". He had 12 total victories during his career.

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 11/07/2026

Proceedings Photo of the Week: NRP Sagres, the Portuguese Navy’s Gorch Fock-class sister ship, transits behind U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX-327) before the start of the Five Sisters Race, July 9, 2026. U.S. Coast Guard (Ashly Murphy)

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 11/07/2026

#OTD in 1926, Fred Gwynne was born. Gwynne served as a radioman 3rd class on a submarine chaser in the Pacific during WWII before attending Harvard and pursuing an acting career. His most notably roles were as Herman Munster on THE MUNSTERS and the judge in MY COUSIN VINNY.

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 10/07/2026

#OTD in 1952, USS Sea Poacher (SS-406) performed a unique submarine-to-airship rescue when it towed the disabled K-86 blimp and its 10-man crew for 40 miles to NAS Key West.

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 08/07/2026

Canada Selects German Firm to Build 12 Attack Boats for Royal Canadian Navy — USNI News news.usni.org/2026/07/08/c...

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 06/07/2026

Navy Plans to Homeport 9 LSMs at Pearl Harbor — USNI News news.usni.org/2026/07/06/n...

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 05/07/2026

#OTD in 1944, USS Thomas (DE-102) rammed and sank U-233 after a depth charge attack had forced the submarine to the surface. In this photo taken from the bridge of the Thomas, the bow of the ship can be seen seconds before striking the sub.

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 05/07/2026

#OTD in 1943, the Fletcher-class destroyer USS Strong sank in the Kula Gulf after being struck by a torpedo from the spread fired 13 miles away by Japanese destroyer Niizuki. It is believed to be the longest successful torpedo shot in history. Forty-six men were lost.

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 04/07/2026

#OTD in 1986, a Marine mechanic stole an A-4M Skyhawk for a 45 minute joyride during which time he performed several aerobatic maneuvers. He had wanted to be a fighter pilot but an injury prevented him from qualifying. His stunt cost him four months in the brig.

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 04/07/2026

Within the ledgers of Captain Joseph Lee lie the complex motives of a privateer fighting for America’s freedom during the Revolutionary War. www.usni.org/magazines/naval-histor…

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 04/07/2026

Happy Independence Day! To commemorate the Bicentennial in 1976, an F-4 Phantom II from the VX-4 Evaluators was given a special Star-Spangled Banner and eagle paint scheme. #IndependenceDay

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U.S. Naval Institute @usni.org · 04/07/2026

Happy Independence Day! To commemorate the Bicentennial in 1976, an E- 2B Hawkeye from the VAW-116 Sun Kings was given a special Star-Spangled Banner paint scheme. #IndependenceDay

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