It is a fallacy that a U.S. war with China over Taiwan could be contained to the western Pacific.

The mortal danger faced during the three-month struggle to take Okinawa was not the end of the war for LCS-18.

#OTD in 1943, the Battle of Tarawa began—a crucial crossroads in the Pacific war. The first step in the American advance across the Central Pacific, Operation Galvanic would pit the Marine Corps' untried amphibious doctrine against a well-prepared enemy.

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The Colombian Navy crafted a successful strategy that should serve as a model for international naval collaboration.

The increasing complexity of maritime threats and growing demand for its capabilities worldwide warrant placing the Coast Guard permanently within the Department of War.

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Nimitz '75 — USNI News A deep dive into the earliest days of the Navy's oldest aircraft carrier and the history of its creation. https://t.co/RCqJh1qQm2

#OTD in 1969, the all-Navy crew of Apollo 12 reached the moon. CDR Charles "Pete" Conrad and CDR Alan L. Bean became the 3rd and 4th men to walk on the surface while CDR Richard F. Gordon remained in lunar orbit in the Command Module "Yankee Clipper". #FlyNavy

In our Naval History Acts of Valor series, we tell Cromwell's Medal of Honor story.

For his selfless sacrifice, he receives a posthumous Medal of Honor.

On this day in 1943, the USS Sculpin (SS-191) is heavily damaged by the Japanese destroyer Yamagumo north of Truk. Though he has time to escape, Captain John Cromwell, the commander of the submarine squadron, chooses to go down with the boat rather than face interrogation.

It's National Play Monopoly Day! The battleship token in the classic version of Monopoly was modeled after USS Indiana (BB-1). The game piece was also used in the board games Conflict and Diplomacy. The Indiana was commissioned in 1895 and decommissioned in 1919. #monopoly

Eastern Shipbuilding Halts Work on Coast Guard Cutter Program, Cites Financial Strain and Program Conditions — USNI News https://t.co/O8rjnYpeNX

Marine Corps Essay Contest—Third Prize. The Marine Corps must develop a unified, bimodal amphibious strategy.

🎉🐭 Happy Mickey Mouse Day! Today is Mickey's 97th birthday. 🐭🎉 Did you know Disney artists created 1,200+ military insignias during WWII? Here’s one for Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 245 featuring Mickey in action! 💥👊 #MickeyMouse #NavalHistory

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This 1986 Naval History article tells the story of how the collier Jupiter became the Navy's first carrier. https://t.co/LUdGqiX6b0

On this day in 1922, Commander Kenneth Whiting, the executive officer of the aircraft carrier Langley (CV-1), records the first catapult launch from a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.

Officers need a slightly different mindset for working on a major staff compared with a more operationally focused tour.