Operation Tomodachi (which means "friend" in Japanese) was a disaster relief and humanitarian assistance mission launched in response to the massive earthquake that struck off the northeast coast of Honshu, Japan, subsequently triggering a devastating tsunami that ravaged Japan’s eastern coastline within an hour on March 11, 2011. The operation stood - and still does, 15 years later - as a symbol of, and testament to, the alliance between Japan and the United States.
Naval History and Heritage Command is best known for collecting historical artifacts from naval history, everything from artwork to cruise books to ship’s bells. Perhaps the most important collection of all are the official historical records that document the operational history of over 2,500 U.S. Navy commands. These records are known as command operations reports, or CORs. They detail deployments, exercises, significant events, and key...
Over the past 250 years, the U.S. Navy has maintained a global presence, building a legacy rooted in its commitment to preserving freedom, promoting stability and defending democratic values worldwide. Among its many traditions, one stands out for its creativity and spirit: the New Year’s Deck Log Poem.
PORT HUENEME, Calif. — Highlighting the rich culture of California’s lowrider car community, the U.S. Seabee Museum will host its first-ever car show in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institution from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 28, 2026.
Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. - A multidisciplinary team of maritime and naval conservation organizations have announced the launch “The Devastator Project”, an effort to recover and preserve a rare World War II torpedo bomber, the Douglas TBD-1 Devastator.
