Lexington did launch its air group when a Japanese carrier was reported.

We made air attacks on the Japanese anchorage, sinking and damaging several vessels. However, the Japanese were alerted to the fact that American carriers were nearby.

A chief petty officer taught me shorthand, which got me promoted to yeoman first class.

My observations of Japanese naval fighting men, their abilities and equipment led me to believe that they gave a better account of themselves than we did.

Chicago's buoy was a couple of hundred yards astern of Arizona, and I was saddened to look at her.

If it's free, it's advice; if you pay for it, it's counseling; if you can use either one, it's a miracle.

Always avoid picking up hitch-hikers who are wearing a mask.