Naval History
This pivotal World War II naval battle in the Pacific, fought largely by aircraft, saw the US Navy sink four Japanese aircraft carriers, marking a turning point in the war.
The battle of Midway
Held by the President of the United States, this 3-word title represents the absolute top of the military chain of command.
Commander-In-Chief
What was the largest amphibious assault, when did it happen and where?
D-Day, on June 6, 1944 in Normandy
This reggae artist said ‘It Wasn’t Me’—but it was him serving as a U.S. Navy gunner.
Shaggy
This acronym identifies official messages from the Chief of Naval Operations that communicate Navy-wide policies, procedures, and announcements to all personnel.
NAVADMIN
These famous final words were uttered by Captain James Lawrence after being mortally wounded aboard the USS Chesapeake during the War of 1812.
"Don't give up the ship!"
This officer is the "Number Two" in a ship's chain of command, focusing on daily operations so the Captain can focus on the big picture.
Executive Officer (XO)
When is the official Seabee birthday?
March 5, 1942
Before he told the world ‘You Can’t Touch This,’ this artist was touching radar screens aboard naval vessels.
MC Hammer
Effective January 1, 2026, this policy announced in NAVADMIN 264/25 granted a clean slate by resetting all past PFA failures to zero for the purposes of advancement and reenlistment.
PFA Failure Reset (NAVADMIN 264/25)
During the American Revolution, this naval hero, upon being asked to surrender, famously declared, "I have not yet begun to fight!"
John Paul Jones
As the highest-ranking officer in the Navy, this 4-star Admiral is responsible for the "Organize, Train, and Equip" mission from their office in the Pentagon
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
What conditions led to the Creation of Navy EOD/Divers?
The urgent need to counter unexploded mines and ordinance during WWII.
Before becoming a Hall of Fame center and Olympic gold medalist, this ‘Admiral’ actually earned his nickname while serving as a Naval officer.
David Robinson
To provide stability and fill critical billets, NAVADMIN 006/24 mandates this minimum 24-month shore duty assignment for Sailors who become pregnant while serving at sea.
Reassignment policy for pregnant Sailors
This Master Chief Petty Officer's 32-year career as the first African American Navy SEAL was instrumental in shaping the mentorship, standards, and cultural ethos for future generations, profoundly influencing how the elite force navigated identity and unit cohesion.
Master Chief Petty Officer William Goines
These 4-star "Regional" commanders, such as those in charge of the Indo-Pacific, receive their orders directly from the Secretary of Defense, skipping the CNO.
Combatant Commanders (COCOMs)
Who is the most decorated Expenditionary Sailor?
Chief Petty Officer James Elliot Williams
Long before hosting ‘The Price Is Right,’ this iconic TV personality was a Navy fighter pilot
Bob Barker
This initiative, laid out by the Chief of Naval Operations, aims to rapidly scale robotic and autonomous systems across the fleet by 2027 to prepare for potential conflicts.
Project 33
Sent on a global voyage by President Theodore Roosevelt from 1907 to 1909, this armada of 16 battleships was a grand statement of American industrial might and blue-water naval capability, intended to project power and deter potential rivals like Japan.
The Great White Fleet
This civilian official, appointed by the President, is the head of the Department of the Navy and is responsible for all its policies, including the naming of new vessels.
SECNAV
What event was a major catalyst that led to the creation of the Seabess?
Wake Islands capture of civilian workers by Japanese forces in WWII.
Before winning Emmys for The Golden Girls, this actress drove trucks and served as a Marine Corps reservist attached to the Navy.
Bea Arthur
In an August 2025 move to bolster military readiness, this policy from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth mandates the separation of service members who have been on a medical shaving waiver for over one year.
August 2025 guidance on medical shaving waivers