by HDV | Sep 29, 2017 | Navy
The United States First Fleet is a part of the U.S. Navy, and it has been in operation since 1946. It is worthwhile to note that the First Fleet has been more active from 1948 during which time it was called the First Task Fleet. From its early inception almost till...
by HDV | Sep 29, 2017 | Navy
After the reorganization of the U.S. Navy in 1945 following the World War II (WWII), the U.S. Eighth Fleet got formed in 1974. However, the Eight Fleet got renamed as the Second Task Fleet and later in 1950 as the U.S. Second Fleet. The chief responsibility of the...
by HDV | Aug 15, 2017 | Military History, Navy
Soon after framing of the U.S. Constitution, President George Washington launched the U.S. first naval vessel named the USS Constitution in 1797. The USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned naval ship among the five others, and it was the third constructed vessel...
by HDV | Aug 14, 2017 | Navy, Navy Seals
The acronym for Navy SEALs stands for sea, air and land teams. While the Navy SEALs operate mostly on land, this special military group has also been known to partner with the CIA, starting with the Vietnam War and continued into Afghanistan and Iraq. They’re also...
