If you're not making waves, you're not under weigh.

A ship is always referred to as 'she' because it costs so much to keep one in paint and powder.

We must not again underestimate the Japanese.

I have just taken on a great responsibility. I will do my utmost to meet it.

Through the skill and devotion to duty of their armed forces of all branches in the Midway area our citizens can now rejoice that a momentous victory is in the making.

It is the function of the Navy to carry the war to the enemy so that it will not be fought on U.S. soil.

Our present control of the sea is so absolute that it is sometimes taken for granted.