Newark Advocate history columnist Doug Stout of the Licking County Library tells the story of Newark-born Ewing Israel Thrapp's U.S. Navy service.

USS Texas, a U.S. Navy New York-class battleship that served in both WWI and WWII, undergoes repairs at Gulf Copper Dry Dock & Rig Repair in Galveston, Texas, Sept. 18, 2023. US Coast Guard Photo ...

Flying during Women's History Month, the flag is a particularly poignant choice for the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile ...

And now for some good news! The USS Texas (BB-35), a New York-class battleship that has the distinction of serving in both world wars, has found a permanent home after floating aimlessly for the ...

USS The Sullivans is more than just a historic vessel; it is a symbol of courage, camaraderie, and service for many, especially in the heart of Western New York. White House pulls Trump’s ...

The turret of the USS Monitor is in the middle of preservation ... that’s on the surface of the object.” Launched out of New York in January 1862, it fought the CSS Virginia to a draw in ...

Although the Titanic is often thought of as a historically massive ship, the SS United States is bigger. Here, learn by how ...

Discover the Intrepid Museum's World War II exhibit, showcasing the Corsair aircraft and artifacts from Loren Isley's final mission and other historic items.

You cannot visit the USS Indianapolis — it’s at the bottom of the Philippine Sea — but you can visit a 13-foot scale model at ...

Memorial Day services were held on battleship USS North Carolina in Wilmington ... Here’s the ranking: It launched in June 1940 from the New York Navy Yard and was commissioned nearly a year ...

The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) is thrilled to announce ten in-person, free, family-friendly, fun ...