Summary: The USS New Jersey (BB-62), nicknamed "Big J," is an Iowa-class battleship with a distinguished service record. Unique among her class, she provided gunfire support during the Vietnam War.

The Iowa-class battleship USS New Jersey (BB-62) is noted for earning more battle stars than her sister vessels, while she was also the only U.S. battleship to provide gunfire support during the ...

Robert A. Del Sordo, Trustee, USS New Jersey (BB-62) The USS New Jersey (BB-62) is the symbol of Freedom and Liberty in the Delaware River. She survived World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the ...

the most recent being the decorated battleship BB-62 which saw action during WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. New Jersey and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 8. The ...

What You Need to Know: The USS New Jersey (BB-62), known as “Big J,” is arguably the greatest battleship ever, renowned for her impressive combat record and longevity. Commissioned in ...

Dickerson Photo used with permission CAMDEN, N.J., – A crowd of several thousand well-wishers and veterans joined state and local dignitaries to send off battleship USS New Jersey (BB-62 ...

The USS New Jersey, a fast-attack Virginia-class submarine ... following the legendary battleship BB-62 that saw action during WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

Vessel BB 62, which also participated in the Korean, Vietnam and Persian conflicts, is one of the most decorated ships in the Navy's history. The new USS New Jersey is prepared to continue the ...

The first USS New Jersey, BB 16, was a World War I battleship. The second, BB-62, saw actiion in World War II, as well as the Korea and Vietnam conflicts. It's been berthed in recent decades on ...

Summary and Key Points: The USS New Jersey (BB-62), an Iowa-class battleship, played a significant but relatively short role in the Vietnam War, serving from the fall of 1968 to the spring of 1969.