Arthur P. Barrett Jr. served on the USS De Haven, a destroyer he and his father helped build at Bath Iron Works.

In the far reaches of the Pacific, scattered east of Papua New Guinea, lies an archipelago that ...

Beautiful weather, an affordable cost of living, and a relaxed vibe make life as a retiree sweet. Puerto Rico offers many advantages for retirees seeking a tropical climate while still technically ...

Despite a strong wind warning being issued across the country, villagers and market vendors from Ranongga, Simbo, ...

As the Allies advanced through the Solomons in mid-1943, their next objective was Kolombangara. But what awaited them was a Japanese destroyer force armed with some of the most lethal torpedoes of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jefferson DeBlanc (Naval History and Heritage Command) Behind his Louisiana Cajun drawl, Jefferson Joseph DeBlanc harbored the ...

Behind his Louisiana Cajun drawl, Jefferson Joseph DeBlanc harbored the intellect of an academic with the physique of a star athlete. Born on Feb. 15, 1921, in Lockport, Louisiana, he graduated from ...

When otter hunters returned to Santa Barbara from California's most remote island in 1853, they carried more than cargo and a diverse crew. Also aboard was a 50-year-old woman—a passenger who spoke a ...

Gizo Town and Central Kolombangara soccer team are set to face off in a highly anticipated final match on Sunday afternoon at Ringi, Kolombangara, in Western Province. The showdown is part of the Gizo ...