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Featuring letters sent to Mrs. Charlotte Brownlow, wife of Eugene Brownlow, Chief Commissary steward of USS Trout.

On August 14, 1945, it was announced that Japan had surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, effectively ending World War II. Since then, both August 14 and August 15 have been known as  “V-J Day.”

As the island’s most historic sites prepare to reopen their doors for business, we'd like to remind our visitors of the importance of health and safety.

Today  we’d like to remember Hawaii’s 442nd Regimental Combat Team for their valor during WWII.

As long as there have been sailors there have been mascots. The most notable are: cats, dogs, goats, gorillas, and a bear. 

During World War II, the Marine Corps used one of the thousands of languages spoken in the world to create an unbreakable code: Navajo.

We are commemorating the 75th anniversary Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day); the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allied forces on May 8 1945 which ended World War II in Europe. 

We're sharing a few artifacts found left aboard USS Bowfin after her service. -- These items are not currently on display but are part of our #HiddenHistory series.

Guest blogger and history buff Paul Traeger discusses the periscope and the important role it played in submarine warefare. 

As part of the $20 million revitalization project, USS Bowfin Submarine & Park’s gift shop was temporarily closed for renovations.