Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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At the heart of America’s story is the sea. From the Continental Navy to today’s global force, the Navy’s story is America’s story.

As we celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary, we're launching our "13 Colonies" series to highlight the contributions of the states that started it all.

Our journey continues in North Carolina. From the mighty battleship USS North Carolina (BB 55) to the birthplace of aviation above the sands near Kitty Hawk, the contributions of North Carolina forever altered the trajectory of naval history.

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