Defusing a Crisis

After playing a key role during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Elmo Zumwalt Jr., at age 49, became the youngest four-star admiral in U. S. naval history.

Paul Stillwell
September 2007

Falklands War in Retrospect

For centuries the Royal Navy was the hallmark of naval power. Two years ago Britain celebrated the 200th anniversary of Horatio Lord Nelson’s stunning victory at Trafalgar. Sea power was ...

Paul Stillwell
September 2007

One Day In Baltimore

We are now so accustomed to color television, streaming video, and all the other wonders of the technological age that we take them for granted. If something of interest is ...

Paul Stillwell
September 2007

Last of the Thirteen

Frank Sublett was the last surviving member of the “Golden Thirteen," the U.S. Navy’s first black officers.

Paul Stillwell
September 2007
An A-7 Corsair II prepares to take off from the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)

A Visit to “Big John”

The USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) was commissioned in September 1968 and remained in active service for 38½ years.

By Paul Stillwell
June 2007

A Marine at 90

As an officer candidate, Colonel Gerald Russell, USMC (Ret.), learned from World War I veterans. He’s now passing his knowledge on to midshipmen.

Paul Stillwell
September 2006

The Summer of ’66

The years sped by so swiftly. First 1966 was only a year in the past, then 10, then 25, now 40. A college degree brought with it an ensign’s commission ...

Paul Stillwell
September 2006
Graham E. Martin

A Quiet Pioneer

Ensign Graham E. Martin was one of the first 13 black Sailors to achieve officer rank.

Paul Stillwell
September 2006

A Viewer’s Tribute to “JAG”

Among the smorgasbord of available pleasures in life is that of escaping from the pressures of the moment by watching television programs available in our current multi-multi-channel environment. Years ago ...

Paul Stillwell
September 2006