Jan. 27, 1973, the United States participation in the Vietnam War ended when the Paris Peace Accords were signed at the Hotel Majestic in Paris, France.
On Jan. 30, 1863, Congress awards the Medal of Honor to Landsman Richard Stout for his brave actions during an ambush aboard USS Isaac Smith.
Confederate forces captured the ship while it was operating on the Stono River in South Carolina.
Stout was awarded for his of bravery during the ambush in which he was severly injured.
Jan. 31, 1981, the era of enlisted naval aviators ended when the last enlisted pilot, Master Chief Robert K. Jones, retired after 38 years of naval service.
If you would like to learn more about these facts and the Navy’s history visit the Naval History and Heritage Command's website or visit the NHHC blog: The Sextant.
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