US Navy

Fat Leonard: The Malaysian Billionaire, the Navy Scandal, and the Unfolding Saga of Corruption

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Fat Leonard: The Malaysian Billionaire, the Navy Scandal, and the Unfolding Saga of Corruption The name “Fat Leonard” has become synonymous with one of the most significant and sprawling Navy corruption scandals in US history. Leonard Glenn Francis, a Malaysian businessman, orchestrated a bribery scheme that shook the foundations of the US Navy’s Seventh Fleet, … Read more

USS New York (BB-34): A Colossus of the Great White Fleet and Beyond

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USS New York (BB-34): A Colossus of the Great White Fleet and Beyond The Mighty USS New York (BB-34): A Symbol of American Naval Power The USS New York (BB-34), a Nevada-class battleship, stands as a powerful testament to American naval engineering and ambition in the early 20th century. Launched in 1912 and commissioned in … Read more

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