She was launched on the first anniversary of Pearl Harbor, and went on to steam more miles, fight in more battles, and fire more shells in combat than any other battleship in history. In World War II, the New Jersey led the Pacific Fleet under Admirals Spruance and Halsey and fought in the two largest naval battles in history. She was reactivated to fight in the Korean War, and again to fight in the Vietnam War, when she was the world’s only operating battleship. She was reactivated for a third time in the Cold War to halt Soviet expansionism and resolve conflicts in the Middle East. After fighting fascism, communism, and terrorism, she was decommissioned for the final time in February 1991.

The Encampment included dinner, evening colors, gun salute, and a 1.5 hours guided tour of the ship. The scouts got to sleep in the same racks that the sailor who fought on this ship slept in.  In the morning we had breakfast, morning colors and then a self guided tour of the entire ship.   We want to thank the crew of the USS New Jersey for having Pack 69 stay over and visit the ship.