After being mothballed in 1969, the battleship USS New Jersey (BB-62) was recommissioned in 1982. This TV news segment shows the 16" guns being fired for the first time in 13 years. Watch for Navy Secretary John Lehman's reaction to the blast. #FirepowerFriday | U.S. Naval Institute

PHILADELPHIA (March 27, 2024) — The Battleship New Jersey (BB-62), guided by four tug boats enters dock three at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, the same dock she was launched from on Dec. 7, 1942. The New Jersey was to be in dry dock for 60 days for preventive maintenance to enhance the Battleship's longevity. #military #navy You can visit USS New Jersey at The Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial located at 62 Battleship Place, Camden, New Jersey. This museum ship preserves and displays

5.6K views · 459 reactions | #OTD in 1951, USS New Jersey (BB-62) fired 16-inch gun salvos during bombardment operations against enemy targets in Korea adjacent to the 38th parallel. | U.S. Naval Institute | Facebook

24K views · 55 reactions | USS New Jersey BB-62 enters dock 3 at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard March 2024 #military #navy #battleship | MilitaryPhotoDepot | Facebook