On 2 April 1972, U.S. Marine Corps Captain John Ripley hung from the Dong Ha Bridge, traversing hand-over-hand for three hours while setting charges under the bridge to stop a North Vietnamese (PAVN) advance. For his actions, Ripley was awarded the Navy Cross—now being upgraded

🎶On March 6, 1993, ‘A Whole New World’ by Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100

Welcome home, CGC Munro! After a historic 119-day, 26,000-mile patrol, the Munro’s crew returned to Alameda, California following the single largest maritime drug seizure in 18 years. Through Operation Pacific Viper, they interdicted over 22,000 lbs of cocaine worth an

The crew of #USCG William Hart returned home to #Honolulu following a 48-day patrol that covered over 7,000 nautical miles and saw port calls in Samoa, Cook Islands, American Samoa, Tonga, and Kiribati. More: tinyurl.com/5n95c69w

As America approaches 250 years of independence, we reflect on the places and people who shaped our nation’s beginning. We invite you to explore the landscapes where history unfolded and experience the enduring spirit of discovery that continues to define America. 🇺🇸

“May green be the grass you walk on May blue be the skies above you May pure be the joys that surround you May true be the hearts that love you.” - Irish Toast

A calm with an English merchant ship at anchor. Willem van de Velde (||) and studio

#OTD in 1860, William Jennings Bryan was born. He served in #Congress, as Secretary of State, & in the #USArmy. But above all, the “Great Commoner” served the People, stating: “My place in #history will depend, not upon what the people do for me but upon what I do for the people”

At the heart of America’s story is the sea. From the Continental Navy to today’s global force, the Navy’s story is America’s story.   As we celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary, we're launching our "13 Colonies" series to highlight the contributions of the states that started

Our Artemis II crew will be going around the Moon, but they'll always find their way back home 🌎 During this complex journey, the four astronauts will travel ~685,000 miles on a trajectory around the Moon and back to Earth. See their daily agenda: go.nasa.gov/4bw1ddt

Emanuel Leutze Washington Crossing the Delaware, 1851

📺On March 27, 1976, ‘Schoolhouse Rock’s’ ‘I’m Just a Bill’ first aired on ABC

“It is our strong hope that this Artemis mission is the start of an era where everyone, every person on Earth can look at it and think of it as also a destination,” said Artemis II Mission Specialist Christina Koch.

Big Bend National Park has more bird species than any national park in America, one of the darkest skies on the continent, a river that is older than human memory. Texas gave America this. And it's worth protecting.

Can you see our Moon rocket lift off from your backyard? Skywatchers in Florida and southern Georgia will have a shot. Check out this map to see when you should look up! Artemis II is targeted to launch no earlier than April 1.

The Artemis II astronauts are wearing a commemorative Freedom 250 patch for America’s 250th birthday 🇺🇸🚀 NASA Bethany Stevens NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman NASA Artemis

Liftoff of #Artemis II on it's way to the Moon! Check out photos - flic.kr/s/aHBqjCGHmm

Annapolis, MD⚓️ The most beautiful college town in the country. #GoNavy

On this day, April 4, 1818, the United States Congress passed the Flag Act, forever shaping one of America’s most enduring symbols. With the nation rapidly expanding westward, lawmakers decreed that the Stars and Stripes would feature 13 permanent red and white stripes

Approaching the near side of the Moon. The Artemis II astronauts have surpassed the record for the distance from Earth at 1:56 ET (1756 UTC). This record was previously set during the Apollo 13 mission when the astronauts traveled 248,655 miles from Earth. The Moon continues to