NORFOLK, Va. — After nearly 17 years, United States Navy warships will return to flying the Union Jack, replacing the First Navy Jack flown in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks. A news release ...

11, 2001, attacks. It was announced in February that the Navy would return to its tradition of flying the Union Jack. "Your role in the United States Navy is vital. The job you are doing right now ...

For the first time in nearly 17 years, bright blue Union Jack flags commemorating a pivotal World War II battle will again fly high on Navy ships -- a move meant to symbolize U.S. naval might as ...