The USS Wasp (CV-7), a unique American aircraft carrier from the WWII era, was a compromised design doomed from the outset by ...

When the Navy’s “gas-bag” squadrons were disestablished in 1960, Dad served a four-year tour of duty as an instructor at the Navy Pre-Flight School at NAS Pensacola, after which then-LT Pietrzak ...

At the start of this year, the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, CA, welcomed the arrival of a rare Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver WWII dive bomber. The aircraft will be restored for display on the ...

He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran where he served two years enlisted (59'-60') [USS Wasp CVS-18] and 2 years active reserve (61'-62').

USS Wasp CV-18: The Aircraft Carrier That Battled Kamikazes and Saved Astronauts What You Need to Know: The USS Wasp (CV-18), an Essex-class aircraft carrier, earned a remarkable eight battle ...

Rich enlisted out of high school where he served in the U.S. Navy as an Electrician’s Mate aboard the USS Wasp (CV-18), a service he remained proud of throughout his life.

The USS Wasp Amphibious Ready Group will return Friday from a seven-month deployment. The group includes the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp, the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York and ...

Military News USS Wasp ARG returning to Norfolk on Friday The USS Wasp is returning to Hampton Roads along with warships USS New York and USS Oak Hill after a 7-month deployment.

Following a seven month deployment, The USS Wasp Amphibious Ready Group returns to Hampton Roads this Friday.

He served on the USS Wasp (CVS-18), USS Sproston DD577 and USS Claud Jones DE 1033 where he was honorably discharged in 1969 as a Radioman Petty Officer 2nd Class. The man with the hammer. Joe was ...

From there he went to Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 in Quonset Point, Rhode Island. The squadron deployed aboard the USS Wasp CVS-18.

What You Need to Know: The USS Wasp (CV-18), an Essex-class aircraft carrier, earned a remarkable eight battle stars and numerous commendations for her service during World War II, including ...