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Today in U.S. Naval History: March 26

Today in U.S. Naval History - March 26 1942 - Adm. King becomes both Chief of Naval Operations and Commander, U.S. Fleet 1943 - Battle of Komandorski Islands, prevents Japanese reinforcements from reaching Attu 1966 - Operation Jackstay in Navy's first amphibious assault in Vietnam's inland waters 1968 - Operation Bold Dragon III began in Mekong Delta For more information about naval history, visit the Naval History and Heritage Command website at history.navy.mil.

This Day in Naval History – March 26

1942 - ADM King becomes both Chief of Naval Operations and Commander, U.S. Fleet 1943 - Battle of Komandorski Islands, prevents Japanese reinforcements from reaching Attu 1966 - Operation Jackstay in Navy's first amphibious assault in Vietnam's inland waters 1968 - Operation Bold Dragon III began in Mekong Delta   (Source: Navy News Service)

This Day in Naval History – March 26

1942 - ADM King becomes both Chief of Naval Operations and Commander, U.S. Fleet 1943 - Battle of Komandorski Islands, prevents Japanese reinforcements from reaching Attu 1966 - Operation Jackstay in Navy's first amphibious assault in Vietnam's inland waters 1968 - Operation Bold Dragon III began in Mekong Delta (Source: Naval News Service)

This Day in Naval History - March 26

From the Navy News Service 1942 - Adm. Ernest King becomes both Chief of Naval Operations and Commander, U.S. Fleet. 1943 - The Battle of Komandorski Islands prevents Japanese reinforcements from reaching . 1966 - Operation Jackstay is the Navy's first amphibious assault in 's inland waters. 1968 - Operation Bold Dragon III begins in the Mekong Delta.