BRITISH ISLES — A U.S. Navy Seaman who hails from from Central Florida is getting to test his skills overseas. Seaman Lashawn Jackson, of Orlando, is stationed aboard the USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) ...
All Cathy Lowe has left of her brother Billy is a big box of military mementos and her memories. There’s the flag from his casket. An empty slug from the 21-gun salute at the Orlando sailor’s burial.
The No. 23 might have been famous to many by Hall of Fame basketball player Michael Jordan. But long before Jordan came along, the No. 23 was synonymous with a significant piece of World War II ...
A LETTER writer’s question was: Could the 16-inch naval rifle on the USS Iowa have been fired before the breech was closed as in the case he cited of an Army 8-inch powder bag weapon? The answer is no ...