Lend-lease: What was old is new again, with an ironic twist
As the current war rages between Ukraine and Russia, the conflict has brought back a U.S. pre-World War II concept, lend-lease, which was used to aid Great Britain against Nazi…
Why the Union targeted Confederate salt works during the Civil War
Salt today isn’t nearly as prized as it was in days gone by. Before refrigeration made preserving food so easy, it was a highly prized commodity. During the days of…
18 photos that show the intensity of keeping warships supplied at sea
“UNREP” (short for “underway replenishment”) is the term used to describe the transfer of fuel, food, ammunition, repair or replacement parts, people and mail from supply ships to combatants like frigates, destroyers, and aircraft carriers.
Navy uses drone to deliver supplies to submarine for the first time
Commander, Submarine Force, US Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) in partnership with the University of Hawaii, tested their unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities by delivering supplies onto a submarine off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii, Oct. 10, 2019.
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How to survive a hurricane
As the eastern seaboard prepares for Hurricane Dorian, the fourth hurricane of the 2019 season, staying prepared and having a plan is critical to surviving a potential disaster.
During the 2019 Hurricane Awareness Tour, organizations shared in…