HISTORY OF THE NAVY
THIS IS THE BIRTHDAY OF THE NAVY.
What is OCTOBER 13TH, 1775?
At Ingalls Ship Building, the USS Chancellorsville was commissioned on this date and year.
What is November 4th, 1989?
Known for being the first to sign along with his defining signature on the Declaration of Independence. This man had a sailing frigate named after him that was commissioned in 1776.
What is the USS John Hancock?
Stand Navy out to sea,
Fight our battle cry;
We'll never change our course,
So vicious foe steer shy-y-y-y.
Roll out the TNT,
Anchors Aweigh.
Sail on to victory
And sink their bones to Davy Jones, hooray!
What is Anchors Aweigh?
The first female four star admiral.
Who is Michelle Howard?
In use since 1775, but formally established in 1797. This is the oldest rate in the Navy.
What is a Boatswain's Mate?
The Chancellorsville first homeport shift on July 7th, 1998 was to this location.
What is Yokosuka, Japan?
Named after our 2nd President. This ship was a 28-gun frigate built in New York and launched on June 8th.
What is USS John Adams?
Force that is likely to cause, or that a person knows or should know would create a substantial risk of causing, death or serious bodily harm or injury.
What is the definition of "Deadly Force?"
The first sailor to walk on the moon. He served as a naval aviator during the Korean War and served as the commander of the Apollo 11.
Who is Neil Armstrong?
An unannounced military strike intended to deter the US from joining the war.
What is the Attack on Pearl Harbor?
From March 1st to August 27, 1991 the USS Chancellorsville was deployed to the Arabian Gulf in support of this operation.
What is operation DESERT STORM?
The third and final Seawolf-class fast attack submarine, named after the 39th President of the United States and the only president to qualify in submarines.
What is the USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23)
To be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.
What is the 11th General Order of a Sentry?
One of the most integral men in the Pacific Theater. This man was the last man to wear the rank of Fleet Admiral, served as CNO, and was present at the signing of Japan's surrender during World War II.
Who is Chester Nimitz?
Created by John F. Kennedy on January 1st, 1962two small units were originally to formed complete unconventional special operations missions.
What are the Navy Seals?
This man is the Chancellorsville 16th Commanding Officer.
Who is CAPT Marc Boran?
This tenth and final Nimitz-class super carrier is named after the man who served as the nations 41st President and 43rd Vice President.
What is the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77)?
Originally printed in 1902 and authored by Lieutenant Ridley McLean, it has become a staple and is now is issued to every recruit that goes through boot camp.
What is the Bluejacket's Manual?
With leading movements of opening Japan's port to outsiders, this person helped signed Kanagawa and ended Japan's long standing isolationism.
Who is Matthew C. Perry?
Used as a way to showcase American naval power, this fleet sailed around the world between December 16, 1907 to February 22, 1909.
What is the Great White Fleet?
He was the first captain of the USS Chancellorsville.
Who is Gordon Rheinstrom?
A guided missile destroyer, this ship commissioned on July 4th, 1991 and named after a man who was a retired admiral and served as CNO for 3 terms.
What is USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51)?
"To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only"
What is the 6th General Order of a Sentry?
This American naval aviator and astronaut who became second person, and the first American, in space. Ten years later, he commanded the Apollo 14 mission, and was the fifth person to walk on the Moon.
Who is Alan Shepard?