240503-N-FK318-1001 WASHINGTON NAVY YARD (May 3, 2024) Laura Waayers, a lead reference archivist at Naval History and Heritage Command, discusses archived letters from Admiral Chester Nimitz during World War II. These letters between Nimitz and his wife, Catherine Nimitz, provide insight into Nimitz’s thoughts and feelings as he commanded the Pacific Fleet. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Abigayle Lutz).
Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) officially opened the
submission window for the 2024 Navy History and Heritage Awards (NHHA) Program, March. 1, 2024.
February 2024 marks a significant period of U.S. history – the 80th Anniversary of the end the invasion of the Marshall Islands and Operation FLINTLOCK. On Feb. 5, Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Senior Historian Timothy L. Francis participated in a ceremony held by U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll (USAG-KA) in Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, to honor those who served and assisted in liberating the Marshall Islands during...
WASHINGTON NAVY YARD – For over two centuries the U.S. Navy has operated across the globe, forging a legacy that stands as a testament to the nation's commitment to safeguarding freedom, securing peace, and defending democracy around the world. Amidst this history, a tradition was born that captures the Navy's spirit like no other – the New Year's Deck Log Poem.