The USS Lexington Museum honors Women Veterans Day with an exhibit celebrating women's naval service, highlighting the ship's ...

The USS Lexington used about seven tanks of fuel despite serving in active duty longer than any other aircraft carrier in the history of naval aviation. The 880-foot long ship had the capacity to ...

Summary: The USS Lexington (CV-16), an Essex-class aircraft carrier, served in major WWII engagements and earned the nickname “The Blue Ghost.” -Commissioned in 1943, it supported operations ...

During World War II, the USS Lexington loomed large in just about every major operation in the Pacific Theater. Its planes destroyed nearly 850 enemy aircraft, while its guns downed at least ...

Lexington was initially laid down as the Cabot in July 1941 at the Fore River Shipyard in Quincy, Massachusetts. However, the name was changed after the May 1942 sinking of the USS Lexington (CV-2 ...

The USS Lexington has a long and distinguished history of service to country and community. And on Saturday, a Texas historical marker dedication will add to that list. The Nueces County ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Did you know there have been five USS Lexington’s in our rich US Navy history? Yep. The Lexington’s legendary beginning happened in the American Revolutionary War.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The USS Lexington Museum was honored by the military order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 598, with a special proclamation designating the Lexington as a Purple Heart Museum.

Not sure what to do during Spring Break? Visit the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay for its brand-new escape room: "Mission No. 3: Save Our Ship." The latest escape room, which costs $38 ...

"They will erect an entire professional bull riding arena on the bough of the flight deck," Steve Banta, executive director of USS Lexington Museum said. Banta said it takes 300 tons worth of ...