August 14 was V-J Day – or “Victory over Japan Day,” a day that marks the anniversary of the announcement of Japan’s unconditional surrender, signaling the end of the Second World War, which happened on August 15, 1945.
Before V-J Day, the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum received Japanese weapons from the battle fields of the Pacific captured [...]
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Five years in the making, a 500-pound, 9-foot-tall bronze sculpture was finally unveiled in its place of honor at the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, where it can serve as an inspiration and a reminder to America about the courageous men who lived their lives in the service of their country. Coming soon: [...]
In April 2009 the world at large watched in frustration when they discovered that the Maersk Alabama cargo ship that was near the coast of Africa had been hijacked by Somali pirates. This hijacking made news around the world as people anxiously awaited to see what would become of hostage Capt. Richard Phillips.
Mixed emotions [...]
It’s about time. The final four sculptures that make up the finalists for the first ever memorial dedicated to the Navy SEALs are on display at the National Navy SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida. The public is invited to view these extraordinary works of art and express their thoughts about each one, as the [...]
