SGT Paul Jay Kingery, USMC
April 24, 1946 – May 13, 1968
Three military leaders have expressed interest in reviving a World War II-era military base on Adak Island as part of the U.S. Arctic Strategy.
Patty Nieberg | Published Apr 17, 2025 5:21 PM EDT
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From: Hooley, Kevin R CAPT CO CID Corry Station
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007
1. 25 years ago today (19 April 1989) I was underway in USS Iowa for fleet exercises in the Caribbean. It was a beautiful morning. Standing above and aft the bridge I readied myself for the firing of Turret Two’s 16 inch guns. A moment later, the beauty of the day was lost as the turret suffered a horrific explosion and fire that killed 47 of our shipmates. The takeaways of that day once again illustrate the absolute wonder of our Navy, specifically our Sailors, and the criticality of the job you do.
On April 18, 1988, the U.S. Navy launched Operation Praying Mantis, one of the largest surface naval engagements since World War II. The operation was a direct response to the Iranian mining of the USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58), a guided-missile frigate that had struck a mine in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988. This naval action significantly escalated tensions between the United States and Iran and had lasting implications for maritime security in the region.
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