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“Damn the Torpedoes, Full Speed Ahead” – Living Up to the Admiral Farragut’s Cry

Posted on May 21, 2011 by militaryone Leave a comment
USS Farragut DDG-99 Challenge coin

David Glasgow Farragut U.S. Navy’s the first rear admiral, vice admiral and admiral who is known for his battle cry “Damn the Torpedoes, Full Speed Ahead” at the Battle of Mobile Bay. USS Farragut (DDG-99) is the fifth Navy ship … Continue reading →

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Navy Challenge Coins – In Honor of Servicemen

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NMCB 22 Seabees Challenge Coin

Some of the most US Navy challenge coins available are given to members of the Navy. Like all military branches it is essential to give honor to servicemen and each coin is valued by the members who receive them. Navy … Continue reading →

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Navy Challenge Coins and What Makes Them Interesting

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USS Ronald Reagan challenge Coin

Challenge coins originated from the military. Although you can see a lot of earlier forums denying that they have never heard of challenge coins but some have produced real challenge coins owned by the different servicemen in the military. This … Continue reading →

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U.S. Navy Challenge Coins – Finding the Great Deals and Designs

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US Navy 111 Years Challenge Coin

The history of the U.S. Navy started during the American Revolutionary War whose origins can be traced back to the Continental Navy. It was the time when the Continental Congress was debating whether to have an official navy or not. … Continue reading →

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