USS New Jersey (BB-62)

USS New Jersey (BB-62) USS New Jersey (BB-62) (“Big J” or “Black Dragon”[5]) is an Iowa-class battleship, and was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named after the US state of New Jersey. New Jersey earned more battle stars for combat actions than the other four completed Iowa-class battleships, and was the only US battleship providing gunfire support during the Vietnam War. During WorldContinue reading “USS New Jersey (BB-62)”

USS New Jersey (BB-62)

USS New Jersey (BB-62) USS New Jersey (BB-62) (“Big J” or “Black Dragon”[5]) is an Iowa-class battleship, and was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named after the US state of New Jersey. New Jersey earned more battle stars for combat actions than the other four completed Iowa-class battleships, and was the only US battleship providing gunfire support during the Vietnam War. During WorldContinue reading “USS New Jersey (BB-62)”

Largest US-Australian drill kicks off aboard USS Ronald Reagan

Largest US-Australian drill kicks off aboard USS Ronald Reagan Australian Navy landing helicopter dock HMAS Adelaide, a Talisman Sabre participant, pictured in the port of Brisbane ahead of the start of the bilateral drill. Photo: Royal Australian NavyE Australian Navy landing helicopter dock HMAS Adelaide, a Talisman Sabre participant, pictured in the port of Brisbane aheadContinue reading “Largest US-Australian drill kicks off aboard USS Ronald Reagan”

Largest US-Australian drill kicks off aboard USS Ronald Reagan

Largest US-Australian drill kicks off aboard USS Ronald Reagan Australian Navy landing helicopter dock HMAS Adelaide, a Talisman Sabre participant, pictured in the port of Brisbane ahead of the start of the bilateral drill. Photo: Royal Australian NavyE Australian Navy landing helicopter dock HMAS Adelaide, a Talisman Sabre participant, pictured in the port of Brisbane aheadContinue reading “Largest US-Australian drill kicks off aboard USS Ronald Reagan”