The New Jersey was commissioned, and decommissioned, on four separate occasions. As a result, the New Jersey has a patchwork service record that spans the back half of the twentieth century. Here are ...

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.

What You Need to Know: USS New Jersey (BB-62), nicknamed “Big J,” was the only U.S. battleship to provide gunfire support during the Vietnam War, setting it apart from its Iowa-class peers. Originally ...