Summary and What You Need to Know: USS Essex (CV-9), the lead ship of the Essex-class aircraft carriers, had a storied career that significantly impacted U.S. naval history. Laid down ...

These carriers... What You Need to Know: The USS Oriskany, a retired Essex-class aircraft carrier, now rests off Florida’s coast as the world’s largest artificial reef. Sunk in 2006 ...

One of the Russian ships was detained Sunday by the Swedes for further investigation, the Journal reports. The ship’s owner ...

USS Intrepid (CV-11) also participated in the invasion of Okinawa and attacks on mainland Japan before the war ended. The Essex-class carrier, built at Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock ...

But to be a welder? That was impressive,” Battagliotti said. Simmons helped to build the USS Kearsarge, an Essex-class aircraft carrier used by the Navy until 1970. She often used to joke that “The ...

The USS New Jersey, which opened to the public in ... Ultimately the platform proved less useful than the similarly sized Essex class of aircraft carriers. After the Cold War, the battleship ...

Four women were among seven honored with Quilts of Valor Sunday. The women reflected on their time in the service, and the changes that have come since they served.

From scenic drives through the countryside and sunbathing on the beach to fresh seafood and towns rich with history, the Constitution State has much to offer travelers. The word "Connecticut" ...

Chief Parrott was also the former President of the Massachusetts Fire Chiefs Association and the Essex County Fire Chiefs ... having served on the USS North Carolina, USS Waller, and USS Dyson.

The Connecticut River Museum can be found in the town of Essex with a collection of artwork ... and guests are invited to step aboard the USS Nautilus, the world's first nuclear-powered submarine ...

Discover the history and natural beauty of Connecticut's landmarks, from the Connecticut River to the stunning beauty of the ...