Today we remember those who fought in the Battle of Okinawa, which began on this day in 1945. The last major battle of WWII, it was also the bloodiest of the Pacific campaign. To learn more ➡️ Battle of Okinawa in Color. Tonight at 8PM http://bitly.com/3f6FxYL | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

USS New Orleans catches massive fire near American base in Japan’s Okinawa; 2 sailors injured A fire broke out aboard the USS New Orleans, a U.S. Navy warship anchored off Okinawa, and burned for over 12 hours, injuring two sailors. The amphibious transport dock ship was conducting operations near White Beach Naval Facility when the blaze erupted. Firefighting teams from nearby ships, the Japan Coast Guard, and Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force assisted in extinguishing the flames. The cause o

13K views · 946 reactions | Uncomfortable situations force you to adapt. 3rd Marine Division Marines and sailors recently did an inspection dive of the USS HALSEY (DDG 97)'s propellers at White Beach in Okinawa, Japan. The training helped the U.S. Navy and let the divers prepare for situations they might come across in real-world operations. | U.S. Department of War | Facebook