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The upside-down stars on a navy badge represent the North Star. Navigators in the northern hemisphere use the North Star to find their bearings, so the stars on the badge are shown upside down to align with how they would appear when looking at them for navigation.
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What is the year of the flag with 26 stars?
The United States flag had 26 stars from 1837 - 1845. The 26th star was added for amission of Michigan to the Union.Two trivia facts:Sailing under a 26-star American flag, U.S. Navy Lieutenant Charles Wilkes led the first American expedition to explore AntarcticaMartin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler and James Polk served as President under this flag
What is very dark blue called?
Navy blue or just dark blue.
Is royal blue darker than navy blue?
No, royal blue is not darker than navy blue. Royal blue is a vibrant, bright shade of blue, while navy blue is a much darker and deeper shade. Navy blue often has a more subdued appearance, making it richer and darker compared to the lighter and more vivid royal blue.
Where was Apollo 13 recovered?
In the South Pacific, not too far from Fiji.
Where did John Glenn land when he was the first person to orbit Earth?
He did a "splash down" in the ocean where a Navy ship picked him up.
What is the only navy ship that flies the flag upside down when leaving port?
no ship flies the American flag upside down when leaving port
Why are the stars upside down on the Chief's anchors?
They are not up side down. The reason why they look like they are up side down is because they are meant to be wore on the shirt collar and when they are properly worn in a navy uniform everyone will be able to see the five point star above the Anchor slightly tilted.
Why are the stars on the senior chief anchor upside down?
They are not up side down. The reason why they look like they are up side down is because they are meant to be wore on the shirt collar and when they are properly worn in a navy uniform everyone will be able to see the five point star above the Anchor slightly tilted.
Why navy pt boats put upside down brooms on the mast when returning from missions?
Navy PT boats would place upside-down brooms on their masts upon returning from missions to signal that they had completed their operations and were back in port. This practice served as a visual notification to other vessels and personnel that the boat was returning safely and was not in a state of distress. It was a simple way to communicate and maintain safety in busy harbor environments.
Where on the dress uniform of a navy seal is the scuba diver qualification badge worn?
The dress uniform is the same as the rest of the navy. scuba diver qualification badges are not worn.
What do stars on navy streamers mean?
The stars on the streamers are used for nuclear weapon carrying identification. If the Navy streamer has stars on it, that means it is nuclear bomb equipped. If it doesn't then it is without the nuclear capability.
What are the Stars on Navy streamers?
The stars on the streamers are used for nuclear weapon carrying identification. If the Navy streamer has stars on it, that means it is nuclear bomb equipped. If it doesn't then it is without the nuclear capability.
Why is a senior chief petty officer's star upside down?
The chief community feels they are special than the rest of the enlisted ranks. They put the new chief's through a rigorous hazing ritual, yet deny it exists. Then use the demonic upside down star to signify how they have embraced the negative thinking mind set they swore to eliminate once entering their ranks.
What is Honduras's flag?
it is navy blue and has five stars in the middle
What are the release dates for Meet the Stars 5 Hollywood Meets the Navy - 1941?
Meet the Stars 5 Hollywood Meets the Navy - 1941 was released on: USA: 24 April 1941
Who sank the Danish navy ships in Number the Stars by Lois Lowry?
In Number the Stars and in real life, the Danes sank their own navy so the Germans could not use them.
What are the ratings and certificates for McHale's Navy - 1962 Stars Over Taratupa 2-26?
McHale's Navy - 1962 Stars Over Taratupa 2-26 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
