1.2M views · 56K reactions | #OTD in 1944, USS Missouri (BB-63) became the last U.S. Navy battleship to be commissioned. This is the "Mighty Mo" at SINKEX in 1989, jabbing with the 5-inch guns and then unleashing haymakers with the 16-inchers. #FirepowerFriday | U.S. Naval Institute | Facebook

15K views · 780 reactions | It's National New Jersey Day. The state's namesake USS New Jersey (BB-62) is the most decorated battleship is U.S. Navy history. This is the "Black Dragon" firing broadsides off the coast of Korea in 1952. After being decommissioned in 1991, the ship became a museum in Camden. #NationalNewJerseyDay | U.S. Naval Institute | Facebook

The USS Iowa, one of the most legendary battleships in U.S. naval history, is undergoing careful maintenance to preserve its powerful legacy. Known for its massive 16-inch guns and service during World War II and the Cold War, the USS Iowa represents a symbol of American naval strength. The repair and restoration work focuses on maintaining the ship’s structural integrity, deck systems, and historical equipment. While no longer active in combat, these repairs ensure the battleship remains safe,