Why Should I Care About Navy History with Historian Tom Frezza

Artists in Combat with Curator Pam Overman and Artist Doug Rowe

Art Curator Pam Overman and Navy Artist Douglas Rowe join host Tricia Menke for a deep dive into the Navy’s art program. Curator Pam is challenged to describe three pieces of art with particular color schemes. Navy Artist Doug Rowe explains how he chooses scenes to paint, his process, and his hopes for where he’ll be sent next.  2:45 Curator Pam Overman plays “Describe that Painting” 17:02 Navy Artist Douglas Rowe

Recovering POW and MIA with Admiral Darius Banaji

No one left behind. To the men and women of the Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), this isn’t just a nice phrase. It’s a way of life. The DPAA searches for and recovers missing service members from World War II to today. Admiral Banaji, the the DPAA’s Deputy Director of Operations, explains the process DPAA uses for finding missing service members, recounts the amazing success they had identifying sailors from the USS Oklahoma, and shares the most memorable moments on the job. You don’t want to miss this special Memorial Day episode.

Centennial Year of Aircraft Carriers with Curator Dina Linn

Curator Dina Linn starts by explaining the history of aircraft carriers in the U.S. Navy. Later she shares details about the National Naval Aviation Museum's upcoming exhibit about the centennial anniversary of the carrier. She also talks about her favorite artifact in the museum's collection, the Killer Cooler.    Learn more about visiting the National Naval Aviation Museum by visiting their website. [https://www.navalaviationmuseum.org/]

Happy Women’s History Month with PO1 Lhe’Niise Brown

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Lhe’Niise Brown discusses her naval career, the advances of women in the Navy, and gives a small peek into Battle Stations, Recruit Training Command’s hush-hush final exam. Learn more about Recruit Training Command [https://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/].

Why Should I Care About Navy History with Historian Tom Frezza

Historian Tom Frezza of the Naval History and Heritage Command answers the important question, "Why should I care about Navy history?" He also explores the benefits of living history and shares his favorite Navy history stories.  To learn more about the Naval History and Heritage Command, visit www.history.navy.mil [www.history.navy.mil].