The Naval Construction Force, better known as the Seabees, was born 5 March 1942 when the name and insignia were officially authorized.
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This year (2023) marks the 50th anniversary of women in naval aviation.
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The Japanese Evacuation of Guadalcanal, January-February 1943. A Sextant post by NHHC historian, Dr. Heather M. Haley.
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Information
For The Fleet
For The Fleet
![<p>For the Fleet Slide</p>
Commonly Requested Information on Fleet Issues](/web/20230305220701im_/https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/_jcr_content/lt1-c0-2.img.jpg/1674163854303.jpg)
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For The Fleet
For The Fleet
Commonly Requested Information on Fleet Issues
Resources For
Navy Veterans
Navy Veterans
![<p>Veterans' Resources Homeage Slide</p>
Locate records related to military service, photos, deck logs, ship histories, and more.](/web/20230305220701im_/https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/_jcr_content/lt1-c2-2.img.jpg/1674164182034.jpg)
Resources For
Navy Veterans
Navy Veterans
Locate records related to military service, photos, deck logs, ship histories, and more.
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Ship Histories
Ship Histories
![<p>Badger DANFS Slide</p>
Compiled like an encyclopedia, the <a href="https://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs.html">Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (DANFS)</a> is a historical listing of U.S. naval ships. Learn about the DANFS ship of the week, <a href="https://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs/b/badger-iii.html"><i>Badger</i> (DE-1071)</a>.](/web/20230305220701im_/https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/_jcr_content/lt1-c0-0.img.jpg/1677854898518.jpg)
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Ship Histories
Ship Histories
Compiled like an encyclopedia, the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (DANFS) is a historical listing of U.S. naval ships. Learn about the DANFS ship of the week, Badger (DE-1071).
Life in the Navy:
Historic Bases
Historic Bases
![<p>Historic Bases Heritage Slide</p>
Historic Former U.S. Naval Bases and Stations](/web/20230305220701im_/https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/_jcr_content/lt1-c1-0.img.jpg/1677854937026.jpg)
Life in the Navy:
Historic Bases
Historic Bases
Historic Former U.S. Naval Bases and Stations
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Art Exhibits
Art Exhibits
![<p>Small Engine Navy Art Slide</p>
From undersea to outer space, follow the Navy through history with highlights from our art collection.](/web/20230305220701im_/https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/_jcr_content/lt1-c2-0.img.jpg/1677854962493.jpg)
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Art Exhibits
Art Exhibits
From undersea to outer space, follow the Navy through history with highlights from our art collection.
In the Library:
Avoiding Sub Attacks
Avoiding Sub Attacks
![<p>Submarine Attack Library Slide</p>
Analysis of the Advantage of Speed and Changes of Course in Avoiding Attack by Submarine (1918)](/web/20230305220701im_/https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/_jcr_content/lt1-c0-1.img.jpg/1677855038883.jpg)
In the Library:
Avoiding Sub Attacks
Avoiding Sub Attacks
Analysis of the Advantage of Speed and Changes of Course in Avoiding Attack by Submarine (1918)
Research
Archival Records
Archival Records
![<p>Turner Iwo Jima Archives Slide</p>
Interested in the Navy's operational history? NHHC archivists catalog reams of documents, including deck logs, organizational records, and command operations reports.](/web/20230305220701im_/https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/_jcr_content/lt1-c1-1.img.jpg/1677855059835.jpg)
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Archival Records
Archival Records
Interested in the Navy's operational history? NHHC archivists catalog reams of documents, including deck logs, organizational records, and command operations reports.
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Historic Photos
Historic Photos
![<p>Wills and Pickens Photo Archives Slide</p>
Find images from throughout naval history in our growing online photo collection.](/web/20230305220701im_/https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/_jcr_content/lt1-c2-1.img.jpg/1677855088904.jpg)
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Historic Photos
Historic Photos
Find images from throughout naval history in our growing online photo collection.