Today we commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, a U.S. victory which altered the course of the war in the Pacific and shaped the outcome of world events. Midway stands among the greatest Naval battles in all of history, and it’s so appropriate that we take time to recall the battle each year. The almost-miraculous series of events underscore that in conflict, the ability to engage in decentralized operations at sea is critical. It is a reminder and lesson to us that we must bu

June 1942 — The Battle of Midway becomes a turning point in the war in the Pacific. Forewarned by broken Japanese codes, U.S. forces engage the enemy fleet. In just days, four Japanese carriers are sunk — crippling their naval power. The U.S. loses the Yorktown, but the tide has clearly turned. Midway marks Japan’s first major defeat and ends its expansion in the Pacific. It’s a stunning victory won by strategy, bravery, and sacrifice. Today, we honor those who fought in the skies and seas of Mi