USS TAUTOG: Length: 292 ft Compliment: 95 enlisted men, 15 officers Power: Nuclear Operating depth: more than 400m Commissioned: August 17, 1968 Decommissioned: March 31, 1997 USS Tautog was a Sturgeon-class submarine that served during the Cold War, and whose primary objective was to monitor the Soviet Union’s operations in the Pacific. Following a successful patrol surveilling Soviet cruise missile testing near Petropavlovsk in 1969, Tautog was sent to monitor a Soviet submarine training...

Taffy 3, one of three task units in the U.S. Navy during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, played a pivotal role in protecting the invasion fleet and supporting U.S. forces in the Philippines. Despite facing overwhelming odds, Taffy 3 courageously engaged the Japanese Center Force in a dramatic battle. The US Fleet Consisted of: 6 escort carriers (512 feet long) 3 destroyers (376 feet long,) 4 destroyer escorts (306 feet long) 400 aircraft from Taffy 1, 2, and 3 In stark contrast, the Japanese Center...

By Julianna Salinas This past month marked our spring work week, a time of great excitement as we welcomed the Louisiana Sea Cadets to volunteer with us! Among them was Lettie Lee, a devoted mother and dedicated volunteer with the Sea Cadets, who played a pivotal role in making this trip possible. Lettie, along with her son, has been an  part of the Louisiana Sea Cadets for many years, embodying the spirit of generosity by continuously extending a helping hand to those in need. When asked...