Editor’s note: A previous version of this article was published on Feb. 19, 2015. Seventy-five years ago today, Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone was killed in action during the battle of Iwo Jima and ...

The United States Navy commissioned a new destroyer over the weekend in New York City and it was named after legendary World War II hero United States Marine Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone.

"The ship honors United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, who received the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942. He was killed in action during ...