As a member of a combined SEAL and Iraqi Army sniper overwatch element, tasked with providing early warning and stand-off protection from a rooftop in an insurgent-held sector of Ar Ramadi, Iraq, Petty Officer Monsoor distinguished himself by his exceptional bravery in the face of grave danger. In the early morning, insurgents prepared to execute a coordinated attack by reconnoitering the area ... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

A Navy SEAL sacrificed his life to save his comrades by throwing himself on top of a grenade Iraqi insurgents tossed into their sniper hideout. picked by tlovesd 2 years ago

The furry robotic seal was developed for therapy sessions in care homes, and is also used by autistic and handicapped children. Robots are looked on as a solution to Japan's ageing population - nearly 19% of the 130 million people that live in the country are aged 65 and over. picked by hazelly 2 years ago

Although it makes global headlines, many people are uninformed of the actual logistics of Canada's annual Atlantic Seal Hunt. This article clears much of the hype surrounding the seal hunt.
Those pictures of little baby white seals getting clubbed? They're all older than 20 years. picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

Medal of Honor recipient, Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, U.S. Navy. Thank you sir, God Bless you. picked by cheeselog1234 12 months ago

A seal pup snagged in fishing line at the Children’s Pool in La Jolla is swimming free. As the seal grew, the net was in danger of choking it. But federal law protecting seals prohibited good samaritans from setting the pup free. picked by dollyllama 5 months ago

A young inexperienced seal thought he'd eat the penguin at first, but then he changed his mind and attempted to engage in more of an amorous affair instead.

The penguin tried to get away but was unable to. In the end the seal gave up trying to get some and swam away. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

President Bush cannot exempt the Navy from environmental laws banning sonar training that opponents argue harms whales, a federal judge ruled Monday. picked by dollyllama 8 months ago

US Navy Presidential Ceremonial Honor Guard Drill Team. picked by TraumaMamma 1 year ago

The Navy said a small, inert training bomb fell Tuesday from an fighter jet that was heading to Oceana Naval Air Station. picked by melgesevad 12 months ago

Judge Bars Navy From Using Sonar in Southern California. picked by Hoosker 1 year ago

The U.S. Navy has decided to spend as much as $600,000 for landscaping and architectural modifications to obscure the fact that one its building complexes looks like a swastika from the air. picked by misswinkle 1 year ago

The Russian Navy has helped top European scientists in creating a huge new contraption which could reveal the secrets of creation. picked by Bornbad 1 month ago

Two men who ventured into a protected seal colony in La Jolla this week to free one of the sea mammals from a fishing net could face civil or criminal sanctions, a federal spokesman said Friday.

*Update to this. No good deed... picked by dollyllama 5 months ago

The Navy has granted an honorable discharge to a former Naval Base Kitsap command master chief who was convicted last year of attempted child rape. picked by larrys 8 months ago

Amazing pictures of a shark hunting a seal picked by kamaloo 11 months ago

When the U.S. Navy deploys a battle fleet on exercises, it takes the security of its aircraft carriers very seriously indeed. At least a dozen warships provide a physical guard while the technical wizardry of the world's only military superpower offers an invisible shield to detect and deter any intruders. That is the theory. Or, rather, was the theory. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Some Russian girls had a bear as a pet, but this one has a real seal as her home animal. She feeds it, goes for a walk with it and gives it to swim in her bath to feel like home. picked by MissWinkle 8 months ago

Some incredible video from within the cabin of a CH-46 helicopter taking off from an amphibious assault ship. They get about 10 feet off the deck before fire starts sweeping through the interior... then it's "a$$holes and elbows" trying to get out! picked by BrownTrout 1 year ago

Nibbles the elephant seal is defying his tame nickname by killing smaller seals, menacing a kayaker and chomping on a surfer and a dog on the northern California coast. picked by BrownTrout 2 years ago