Today in U.S. Naval History: March 5

March 5, 2014

USS Newport News (CA-148). (U.S. Navy photo)
USS Newport News (CA-148). (U.S. Navy photo)

Today in U.S. Naval History - March 5

1942 - Name "Seabees" and insignia officially authorized

1943 - USS Bogue begins first anti-submarine operations by escort carrier.

1960 - USS Newport News (CA-148) and personnel from Port Lyautey complete emergency relief operatons at Agadir, Morocco after earthquake on February 29.

For more information about naval history, visit the Naval History and Heritage Command website at history.navy.mil.

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