USS stands for United States Ship, and is used for Navy ships that are currently in active service. The designation has been ...

U.S. Navy Fireman Trevor O’Neil, a Haverhill native, is one of more than 60 sailors celebrating America’s 249 years of ...

The USS Constitution was launched on Oct. 21, 1797, in Boston on this day in history. She went on to a legendary career in naval warfare, earning the famous moniker Old Ironsides.

Part of what makes the USS Constitution so special is not just that it still exists, but it exists as an undefeated military vessel. Its crew fought many battles on both sides of the Atlantic ...

As America commemorates 249 years of independence, South African sailor Hospitalman Rose Mugova shares her inspiring journey ...

USS Constitution is the only remaining US Navy ship to have sunk an enemy warship in battle. It is also the oldest commissioned warship in the world that's still afloat, and it's full of history.

Commander Crystal L. Schaefer, newly installed captain of the USS Constitution, posed for a portrait on the ship on Wednesday. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff ...

Schaefer, 43, relieved Commander Billie J. Farrell, becoming the Constitution’s second consecutive female commander and the second woman ever to lead the ship, which played critical roles in the ...

BOSTON — Petty Officer 1st Class Raymond Minami, a native of Palm Coast, is one of more than 60 sailors celebrating America’s ...

The USS Constitution welcomes more than 500,000 visitors each year, according to the museum website, and is open to visitors from Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

USS Constitution holds lottery for July 4th underway 00:28. BOSTON - The USS Constitution is holding a free lottery for a chance to be on the ship as it goes underway on Boston Harbor.