NOTICES
OPERATIONAL ARCHIVES
The Operational Archives at the Washington Navy Yard is open for researchers from 0900-1600 Mondays and Fridays only.
This adjustment is to allow preparation for moving a significant portion of archival material to facilities with archival standard environmental conditions.
AVIATION HISTORY and SHIPS HISTORY ARCHIVES
Aviation History and Ships History Archives - Open 0900 to 1600 Monday, Thursday, and Friday - Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
CURATOR ARTIFACT COLLECTION
The Curator Branch of the NHHC at the Washington Navy Yard recently completed the process of relocating collections deemed to be at "High Risk" to proper storage facilities in preparation for a mold remediation project. During this work phase, access to parts of the Curator Artifact Collection is not possible. Curator Branch staff is available to respond to inquiries. Updates will be provided as to when normal operations are restored.
Archives & Artifacts
Changes to operational schedule.
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OPERATIONAL ARCHIVES
The Operational Archives at the Washington Navy Yard is open for researchers from 0900-1600 Mondays and Fridays only.
This adjustment is to allow preparation for moving a significant portion of archival material to facilities with archival standard environmental conditions.
AVIATION HISTORY and SHIPS HISTORY ARCHIVES
Aviation History and Ships History Archives - Open 0900 to 1600 Monday, Thursday, and Friday - Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
CURATOR ARTIFACT COLLECTION
The Curator Branch of the NHHC at the Washington Navy Yard facility is in the process of relocating collections deemed to be at "High Risk" to new storage facilities. During the relocation process, access to parts of the Curator Artifact Collection is not possible. Staff will be available to respond to inquiries on a limited basis. Updates will be provided as to when normal operations are restored.
Photo Section
Changes to operational schedule.
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The Photographic Section will be closed from 1-12 October for the training of a new staff member. The section will plan to reopen for business on 15 October.
Navy Art Gallery
The Art Gallery is closed to visitors.
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The Art Gallery's closure is to prepare the collection for movement to an offsite facility with appropriate environmental conditions. The Gallery will reopen in a new location in 2012.
Researchers - please contact the Gallery for assistance at (202) 433-3815
NEWS
Ship Naming Report
Report to Congress on Policies and Practices of the U.S. Navy for Naming the Vessels of the Navy
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2011 NHHC Strategic Plan
Stategic Plan for the Naval History & Heritage Command 2011-2016
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NHHC in the News
U.S. Navy history news from across the world.
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COMMEMORATIONS
New Bicentennial of the War of 1812 Website
New Navy Birthday
Additional resources related to U.S. Navy commemorations.
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DIVERSITY IN NAVAL HISTORY
Diversity resources such as photos, biographies, and presentations.
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FOIA RequestNHHC FOIA Service Center
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HQWEB LINKNHHC employees only.
CAC access required.
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Hispanic Americans
Hispanic Americans have served in the Navy throughout our nation's history. Serving as seamen, admirals, fighter pilots, nuclear engineers and policymakers. They have stood at the center of service as makers of U.S. naval history.
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Navy Warfighting
Historical resources and activities for the Navy's birthday, War of 1812, Civil War, and Cuban Missile Crisis.
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Cuban Missile Crisis
A new collection of historical information on a critical time in the history of the United States and this most serious of Cold War confrontations.
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USS Cole
On October 12, 2000, USS Cole was attacked in Aden Harbor, Yemen. Since then the Navy’s Anti-terrorism/Force protection and damage control programs have become increasingly robust, integrating themselves into every aspect of Sailors’ lives.
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USS Constitution Virtual Tour
To commemorate USS Constitution and the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, we are proud to offer a Virtual Tour of this historic ship.
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War of 1812 Commemoration
Join the United States Navy as we commemorate the War of 1812. For a complete list of events visit the Official 1812 website
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What's New Online
See what's new online from the Navy Department Library.
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Command Operation Reports
Chief of Naval Operations instruction (OPNAVINST 5750.12J) requires all Navy commands to submit an annual COR, formerly known as the Command History Report.
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FAQs
Answers to our most commonly asked questions.
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