WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) on Jan. 10, 2025, entitled "Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * Littoral Combat Ships (LCSs) A total of 35 littoral combat ships (LCSs) were procured through FY2019./63 All 35 have been named. LCSs were at first named for U.S. mid-tier cities, small towns, and other U.S. communities./64 The naming rule was later adjusted to regionally importan more PR

WEST POINT, New York, Jan. 17 -- The U.S. Military Academy issued the following news: By Eric S. Bartelt, West Point Public Affairs Specialist "Keep smiling," were two poignant words offered by Becky Baran, the youngest child of Capt. Paul William "Buddy" Bucha, in a message she knew her father would want to convey and advice he wished people would heed most. Bucha passed away on July 31, 2024, and his cremated remains were interred at the West Point Cemetery in a private ceremony on Jan. 17, more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Army Sgt. William David Port took his oath to protect his fellow soldiers seriously. In Vietnam, when a grenade landed among his platoon mates, he didn't hesitate to give his life to save them. Port never made it home from war, but for his sacrifice, he posthumously received the Medal of Honor. Port was born Oct. 31, 1941, in Petersburg, Pennsylvania, to Paul and Cecile Port. He had three brothers and a sister. A more PR