CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Carson Manning began volunteering at the USS Lexington Museum in 2021. Last year, he discovered a lack of any memorial recognizing the victims of a torpedo attack in 1943. On ...

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 Historical ...

USS Lexington Museum hosts special ceremony marking U.S. Navy's 250th birthday, part of nationwide celebrations at naval museums across America.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The USS Lexington Museum will host a Top Gun Movie Night on the flight deck of this historic aircraft carrier on Saturday, October 7, 2023. What makes this event special is the ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Today marks Women Veterans Day, honoring the service and sacrifices of women who have served in the United States armed forces. Earlier this year, the USS Lexington Museum ...

Retired United States Navy Capt. Robert "Bob" Batterson, a familiar face at the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay, died Friday, Aug. 11. The last known Pearl Harbor survivor in the Coastal Bend area was ...

The USS Lexington Museum on the Bay held its annual Salute to Veterans event Thursday to celebrate the Veterans Day holiday. Led by executive director Steve Banta, the ceremony paid tribute to all ...

Summary: The USS Lexington (CV-16), an Essex-class aircraft carrier, played a crucial role in World War II after being commissioned in 1943. Initially named Cabot, it was renamed to honor the sunk USS ...