The USS Forrestal (CV-59) was commissioned October 1, 1955, as one of the first “supcarriers.” Named for Navy veteran and politician James Vincent Forrestal, this huge vessel had a busy career in the ...

Royal Australian Navy will commission the first of three new destroyers today (On 23 September). In continuing our reflective stories of previous ships that have carried the name HMAS Hobart, this is ...

Today in U.S. Naval History - December 11 1941 - Contract establishes the Naval Salvage Service. 1941 - Wake Island Garrison under Commander Winfield Cunningham repulses Japanese invasion force. 1954 ...

Summary: The USS Forrestal (CV-59) marked the dawn of the supercarrier era, transforming maritime airpower. Its inception was amidst intense interservice rivalry, notably the “Revolt of the Admirals” ...

Robert E. Womack, 77, of Freehold Township passed away at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune Township on Saturday, December 10, 2022. He served aboard the USS Forrestal (CVA-59) during ...