Calvin Graham - Wikipedia
WEBUS Navy, World War II. Graham enlisted in the Navy on August 15, 1942. He went through boot camp in San Diego, California for six weeks. He was deployed to the USS South Dakota, at Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii.
Top 10 Navy sailors of all time - Navy Times
WEBWith more than 200 years of service to draw from, here are 10 of the most outstanding sailors to don a Navy uniform.
Requirements to Join the Navy | Navy.com
WEBEnlisted Sailors need to have a high school degree or equivalent to join, while Officers need a college degree by the time they are commissioned. To enlist, you’ll also need to meet a minimum score on the Navy placement exam, the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).
Uniforms of the United States Navy - Wikipedia
WEBFrom 1852 until 1962 (although in practice rarely worn after the middle of World War II), enlisted sailors were issued a round, flat blue wool sailor hat with a ribbon around the band similar to that worn by the Royal Navy.
History of US Navy Uniforms, 1776-1981 - NHHC
WEBAlthough information on outdoor uniforms is scarce, Navy nurses appear to have worn a male style standing collar jacket and a “sailor” hat for a nautical flair. Collar devices were vaguely...
Meaning and Origin of Nautical Terms - NHHC
WEBEarly Sailors wore overalls and broad-brimmed hats made of tar-impregnated fabric called tarpaulin cloth. The hats, and the Sailors who wore them, were called tarpaulins, which may have been...
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History of US Navy Uniforms - Military.com
WEBAug 18, 2015 · The early 1900s saw two major changes to Navy uniforms: denim for jumpers and trousers, and uniforms for newly enlisted women. Female uniforms tended to reflect civilian fashion rather than...
The Sailor’s Creed - NHHC
WEBThe Sailor’s Creed. Command Master Chief Glen A. Kline recites The Sailors Creed with more than 1,000 students at the Basic Enlisted Submarine School at Naval Submarine Base New London, Conn. I...
The History Behind the Uniform > United States Navy > News …
WEBJun 3, 2016 · The Navy's iconic uniforms are steeped in tradition and practicality, with roots as far back as the Continental Navy and the 18th-century British navy.