The largest peacetime loss of ships in Navy history - Interesting bit of naval history from David Winkler in Seapower magazine

A full year before the United States entered World War I—and two years before it sent its own planes into combat—a small group of well-heeled, well-educated idealistic young Americans were already in France eager to fight.

Joe Wagner Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7313 is pleased to announce the winners of its 2021-22 Youth and Education award competitions

On 13 November 1942, the first USS Laffey (DD-459) was sunk by the Japanese during the naval battle of Guadalcanal, less than a year after being commissioned.

This new initiative highlights a critical problem, as well as the sacrifices of our veterans and deserves your attention.

On Memorial Day, we come together to appreciate the freedom that we enjoy today as we honor the sacrifices that paid for it.

Joe Wagner Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7313 is pleased to announce the winners of its 2018-19 Youth and Education award contests.

The recently discovered Juneau and sister ship Atlanta, both sunk near Guadalcanal on Nov. 13, 1942, were designed and constructed prior to World War II to address a weakness that had become apparent prior to the German invasion of Poland in September 1939: fleet air defense.

From Seapower Magazine: As the U.S. Navy transitioned from wood and sail to steel and steam, the advantages of speed and maneuverability posed challenges to a naval force that was not experienced in conducting fleet operations. Flag hoists and flashing lights were effective when ships steamed within line of sight, but the commander’s ability to direct fleet units operating over the horizon was problematic.

Joe Wagner VFW Post 7313 is now accepting applications for the Scout of the Year program.

Joe Wagner Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7313 is pleased to announce the winners of its 2017-18 Patriot's Pen youth essay contest.

As we celebrate the 227th birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard, we want to say thank you to our men and women who have served.

Got a story to tell? Learn the fundamentals of playwriting including plot and character development, dramatic structure, and preparing your work for submission.

If you’re an active or former member of the U.S. military, the Billy Graham Library would like to honor you for the sacrifices you have made for our country.

The publication of Dwight Sturtevant Hughes’ “A Confederate Biography: The Cruise of the CSS Shenandoah,” marked the 150th anniversary of the ship’s surrender to British authorities at Liverpool.

Destined to be scrapped, the Battleship North Carolina got its reprieve in 1958, thanks to a statewide effort that brought the ship home.

This blog is part of a series honoring the long blue line of Coast Guard men and women.

On June 15th the Air Force Ball Committee is putting a Golf Fundraiser together to raise money for the Air Force Ball.

Students compete for their take on more than $3.3 million in scholarships and awards

The public was invited to help us dedicate our Veteran's Memorial Garden. See the photos in the Gallery (click the link at the top of the page).

On 25 April 1915, troops from across the British Empire went ashore on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey, beginning the land offensive of the Gallipoli Campaign.

Joe Wagner Post 7313 is participating in the VFW's Scout of the Year Program.

On Saturday, 28 January 2017 the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University will host a one-day symposium to help veterans transitioning to civilian life.

Joe Wagner Post 7313 is participating in the Teacher of the Year Program, in which the VFW recognizes the nation’s top classroom elementary, junior high and high school teachers who teach citizenship education topics regularly.

It is with deep sadness that we announce that our Past Commander and long-standing member Luke Pender has passed away.

It is with deep sadness that we announce that our Chaplain and long-standing member John Talton Crutchfield has passed away.

Joe Wagner Post 7313 participated in the Pittsboro Christmas Parade on 11 December 2016.

After nearly 75 years in an "unknown" grave, a Pearl Harbor hero is returned to his family.

Check out: "Pearl Harbor Images"

A half century ago, the nuclear aircraft carrier Enterprise, commanded by CAPT James L. Hollo- way III, arrived off South Vietnam at a location in the Gulf of Tonkin designated as Dixie Station to join the fight against Communist aggression in Southeast Asia.

5 November 2015 marked a significant milestone in naval aviation history — the first catapult launch of an aircraft from a ship underway.

The federal initiative to provide timely decisions on disability payments to Veterans has crossed a major milestone.

The Air Force's acceptance of women into the force dates back to long before the first "Women's History Week" celebration in 1978.

The Battle of Iwo Jima, one of the most iconic and fierce battles in our history, recently commemorated its 68th anniversary.

USS Enterprise (CVN 65), the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, commemorates a name that has been a continuing symbol of the great struggle to retain American liberty, justice and freedom since the first days of the American Revolutionary War.

We’re seeing a military parachutist drop into a stadium at the football game

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Check out highlights from AirVenture 2011’s night airshow

President Obama awards Sergeant Dakota L. Meyer, United States Marine Corps, the Medal of Honor

Chatham County joins with first responder organizations and the Chatham Parks Foundation in hosting a special tenth anniversary tribute to the victims and heroes of the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001.

Video of the 'GAU' gun in use by the US Navy Riverines.

Coast Guard men and women nationwide are making plans to celebrate the service’s 221st birthday Thursday in a variety of ways.

It used to be that military tech was far ahead of tech that was routinely available on the civilian market. In many ways, those days have passed. However, that’s not quite the case with this mapping tech.