With help from the Navy, the museum made its debut near the Embarcadero, presenting highly visual exhibits that tell stories ...

On April 1, 1945, more than 60,000 U.S. soldiers and Marines stormed the beaches of Okinawa in the final island battle before the anticipated invasion of mainland Japan. The initial landing was the ...

From prepping the beaches of Normandy to inventing Hell Week, the Naval Combat Demolition Units (NCDUs) produced a dramatic and valuable legacy, playing a short but essential role in the evolution of ...

Inchon Harbor, September 1950. The U.S.-led amphibious operation to recapture Seoul from North Korea was an immense ...

James Derek Lovelace displayed advance physical strength before training begun. Seaman James Derek Lovelace, 21, died during his first week of training after he was pulled from a pool exercise Friday ...

Shawn Ryan served as a Navy SEAL for almost six years. He endured one of the most intense training programs known in the military world, Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, or BUD/S. After ...

Tyler LeRoy aboard an Army Logistics Support Vessel to conduct an underwater demolition training range off the coast of Virginia Beach. (Photo courtesy of LeRoy) [Editor’s note: “Tech Vets: Profiles ...

As a librarian's son, Jack Carr developed a passion for learning from an early age. He made frequent trips to the library and was inspired by movies, including "The Frogmen." Released in 1951, "The ...

A group of special operations vets retrace the Battle of Okinawa, following in the footsteps of the forefathers of today’s Navy SEALs. By Shannon Corbeil Published Jun 24, 2025 1:00 PM EDT Sponsored ...