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The nickname "Lucky A" refers to the World War II battleship USS Alabama (BB-60) because it never lost a single crewman to enemy fire. In addition to being called the "Lucky A," it was also known as the "Mighty A" and "Heroine of the Pacific". The battleship served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters and is now a museum ship in Mobile, Alabama. Nickname origin: The name "Lucky A" was earned because the ship remained undamaged and had no casualties from enemy attacks during its service. Oth

275K views · 11K reactions | The USS New Jersey—known as Big J—was more than a warship. She was a powerhouse of American naval engineering and the most decorated battleship in U.S. history. Over nearly 50 years of service, she fought in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and even the Cold War—earning more combat stars than any other ship in her class. #ww2 #military #navy #SHIP | I love Warships | Facebook