{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"RTA Video & Photo Productions","home_page_url":"https://rtaproductions.com","description":"RTA Video & Photo Productions","author":{"name":"RTA Video & Photo Productions"},"items":[{"id":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/the-uniform-comes-off-but-the-commitment-never-ends","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/24ee5e52-753f-4ab0-baeb-2436f70916f4/618806234_883431381108039_4810186835235273163_.jpg\"/><p>Every day, brave men and women who served our nation return home to the Charleston area, only to face a secondary battle: navigating the transition to civilian life. 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One such event occurred during Christmas in 1914, when soldiers on both side...</p>","url":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/a-christmas-truce-during-world-war-i-a-brief-moment-of-peace","title":"A CHRISTMAS TRUCE DURING WORLD WAR I: A BRIEF MOMENT OF PEACE","summary":"Though World War I was marked by intense and unrelenting conflict, there were brief moments of humanity and peace, even in the midst of battle. One such event occurred during Christmas in 1914, when soldiers on both side...","date_modified":"2024-12-27T11:54:51Z"},{"id":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/uss-s-4-ss-109-sinking-a-tragedy-that-transformedsub-rescue","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/24ee5e52-753f-4ab0-baeb-2436f70916f4/Artboard%201-43829c4.png\"/><p>The USS S-4 (SS-109) was a U.S. Navy submarine that met a tragic fate on December 17, 1927, off the coast of Provincetown, Massachusetts. While surfacing during routine maneuvers, S-4 was accidentally rammed by the U.S. ...</p>","url":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/uss-s-4-ss-109-sinking-a-tragedy-that-transformedsub-rescue","title":"USS S-4 (SS-109) SINKING: A TRAGEDY THAT TRANSFORMEDSUB RESCUE","summary":"The USS S-4 (SS-109) was a U.S. Navy submarine that met a tragic fate on December 17, 1927, off the coast of Provincetown, Massachusetts. While surfacing during routine maneuvers, S-4 was accidentally rammed by the U.S. ...","date_modified":"2024-12-17T11:18:53Z"},{"id":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/uss-f-1-ss-20-a-tragic-collision-in-early-submarine-history","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/24ee5e52-753f-4ab0-baeb-2436f70916f4/Artboard%201-cdf6453.png\"/><p>USS F-1 (SS-20): A Tragic Collision That Shook Early Submarine History </p>","url":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/uss-f-1-ss-20-a-tragic-collision-in-early-submarine-history","title":"USS F-1 (SS-20): A TRAGIC COLLISION IN EARLY SUBMARINE HISTORY","summary":"USS F-1 (SS-20): A Tragic Collision That Shook Early Submarine History ","date_modified":"2024-12-17T11:13:45Z"},{"id":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/the-loss-of-uss-sealion-ss-195-a-submarines-sacrafice-in-wwii","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/24ee5e52-753f-4ab0-baeb-2436f70916f4/USS%20SEALION.png\"/><p>The USS Sealion (SS-195) holds a unique place in U.S. Navy submarine history, not only for her service but also for her tragic destruction early in World War II. Commissioned in 1939, Sealion was part of Submarine Squadr...</p>","url":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/the-loss-of-uss-sealion-ss-195-a-submarines-sacrafice-in-wwii","title":"THE LOSS OF USS SEALION (SS-195): A SUBMARINE'S SACRAFICE IN WWII","summary":"The USS Sealion (SS-195) holds a unique place in U.S. Navy submarine history, not only for her service but also for her tragic destruction early in World War II. Commissioned in 1939, Sealion was part of Submarine Squadr...","date_modified":"2024-12-11T22:02:17Z"},{"id":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/the-attack-on-pearl-harbor-a-day-of-infamy","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/24ee5e52-753f-4ab0-baeb-2436f70916f4/Artboard%201-318f78b.png\"/><p>On the morning of December 7, 1941, the United States was thrust into World War II when the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This meticulously...</p>","url":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/the-attack-on-pearl-harbor-a-day-of-infamy","title":"THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR: A DAY OF INFAMY","summary":"On the morning of December 7, 1941, the United States was thrust into World War II when the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This meticulously...","date_modified":"2024-12-08T05:13:57Z"},{"id":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/honoring-the-uss-capelin-ss-289-submarine-lost-in-world-war-ii","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/24ee5e52-753f-4ab0-baeb-2436f70916f4/USS%20CAPELIN.png\"/><p>In the annals of U.S. Navy submarine history, the USS Capelin (SS-289) is remembered not only for her brief service but also for the enduring mystery surrounding her loss. Commissioned on June 4, 1943, under the command ...</p>","url":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/honoring-the-uss-capelin-ss-289-submarine-lost-in-world-war-ii","title":"HONORING THE USS CAPELIN (SS-289) SUBMARINE LOST IN WORLD WAR II","summary":"In the annals of U.S. Navy submarine history, the USS Capelin (SS-289) is remembered not only for her brief service but also for the enduring mystery surrounding her loss. Commissioned on June 4, 1943, under the command ...","date_modified":"2024-12-02T10:36:32Z"},{"id":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/why-join-subvets-charleston-beyond-camaraderie-and-brotherhood","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/24ee5e52-753f-4ab0-baeb-2436f70916f4/13.png\"/><p>For those who have served in the silent service, the journey doesn’t end when you leave the Navy. The bond formed beneath the ocean’s surface, the unspoken understanding between submariners, and the shared experiences ar...</p>","url":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/why-join-subvets-charleston-beyond-camaraderie-and-brotherhood","title":"WHY JOIN SUBVETS CHARLESTON: BEYOND CAMARADERIE AND BROTHERHOOD","summary":"For those who have served in the silent service, the journey doesn’t end when you leave the Navy. The bond formed beneath the ocean’s surface, the unspoken understanding between submariners, and the shared experiences ar...","date_modified":"2024-12-01T00:04:36Z"},{"id":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/deployed-on-thanksgiving-honoring-service-and-sacrifice","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/24ee5e52-753f-4ab0-baeb-2436f70916f4/THANKSGIVING.png\"/><p>Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday in the United States, marked by family gatherings, feasting, and expressions of gratitude. However, for many U.S. military members, the holiday often means being away from their loved ...</p>","url":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/deployed-on-thanksgiving-honoring-service-and-sacrifice","title":"DEPLOYED ON THANKSGIVING: HONORING SERVICE AND SACRIFICE","summary":"Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday in the United States, marked by family gatherings, feasting, and expressions of gratitude. However, for many U.S. military members, the holiday often means being away from their loved ...","date_modified":"2024-11-28T14:05:24Z"},{"id":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/the-loss-of-uss-corvina-ss-226","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/24ee5e52-753f-4ab0-baeb-2436f70916f4/USS%20CORVINA.png\"/><p>The USS CORVINA (SS-226) was a Gato-class submarine commissioned into the United States Navy in 1943. During her service in World War II, CORVINA participated in multiple combat patrols in the Pacific theater, contributi...</p>","url":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/the-loss-of-uss-corvina-ss-226","title":"THE LOSS OF USS CORVINA (SS-226)","summary":"The USS CORVINA (SS-226) was a Gato-class submarine commissioned into the United States Navy in 1943. During her service in World War II, CORVINA participated in multiple combat patrols in the Pacific theater, contributi...","date_modified":"2024-11-18T00:39:25Z"},{"id":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/the-loss-of-uss-scamp-ss-277","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/24ee5e52-753f-4ab0-baeb-2436f70916f4/USS%20SCAMP.png\"/><p>The USS SCAMP (SS-277) was a Gato-class submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on December 10, 1943. She played a crucial role during World War II, primarily in the Pacific theater, where she undertook numero...</p>","url":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/the-loss-of-uss-scamp-ss-277","title":"THE LOSS OF USS SCAMP (SS-277)","summary":"The USS SCAMP (SS-277) was a Gato-class submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on December 10, 1943. She played a crucial role during World War II, primarily in the Pacific theater, where she undertook numero...","date_modified":"2024-11-18T00:34:41Z"},{"id":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/navy-sailor-scales-burning-building-to-rescue-multiple-people","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/24ee5e52-753f-4ab0-baeb-2436f70916f4/FIRE.png\"/><p>In a heroic act of courage, a U.S. Navy sailor bravely scaled the side of a burning building to rescue multiple trapped individuals, showcasing the true spirit of selflessness and determination. The incident took place i...</p>","url":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/navy-sailor-scales-burning-building-to-rescue-multiple-people","title":"NAVY SAILOR CLIMBS BURNING BUILDING TO RESCUE MULTIPLE PEOPLE","summary":"In a heroic act of courage, a U.S. Navy sailor bravely scaled the side of a burning building to rescue multiple trapped individuals, showcasing the true spirit of selflessness and determination. The incident took place i...","date_modified":"2024-11-14T02:45:07Z"},{"id":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/marine-recruits-boot-camp-exits-ends-in-airport-arrest","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/24ee5e52-753f-4ab0-baeb-2436f70916f4/ESCAPED%20MARINE.png\"/><p>In a rare and unexpected turn of events, a young Marine recruit recently made headlines after being apprehended at an airport following an unauthorized departure from boot camp. This incident has drawn public attention a...</p>","url":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/marine-recruits-boot-camp-exits-ends-in-airport-arrest","title":"MARINE RECRUIT'S BOOT CAMP EXITS ENDS IN AIRPORT ARREST","summary":"In a rare and unexpected turn of events, a young Marine recruit recently made headlines after being apprehended at an airport following an unauthorized departure from boot camp. This incident has drawn public attention a...","date_modified":"2024-11-12T21:23:32Z"},{"id":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/escaped-monkeys-in-south-carolina-spark-statewide-search","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/24ee5e52-753f-4ab0-baeb-2436f70916f4/MONKETS.png\"/><p>A surprising story has captured South Carolina’s attention as a group of young female rhesus macaques escaped from the Alpha Genesis research laboratory in Yemassee, South Carolina, setting off a statewide effort to loca...</p>","url":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/escaped-monkeys-in-south-carolina-spark-statewide-search","title":"ESCAPED MONKEYS IN SOUTH CAROLINA SPARK STATEWIDE SEARCH","summary":"A surprising story has captured South Carolina’s attention as a group of young female rhesus macaques escaped from the Alpha Genesis research laboratory in Yemassee, South Carolina, setting off a statewide effort to loca...","date_modified":"2024-11-11T22:23:03Z"},{"id":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/honoring-veterans-day-a-tribute-to-our-heroes","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/24ee5e52-753f-4ab0-baeb-2436f70916f4/VETERANS%20DAY.png\"/><p>Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, is a significant occasion dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Originally known as Armistice Day, the day commem...</p>","url":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/honoring-veterans-day-a-tribute-to-our-heroes","title":"HONORING VETERANS DAY: A TRIBUTE TO OUR HEROES","summary":"Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, is a significant occasion dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Originally known as Armistice Day, the day commem...","date_modified":"2024-11-11T10:20:43Z"},{"id":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/the-birth-of-the-united-states-marine-corps-established-in-1775","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/24ee5e52-753f-4ab0-baeb-2436f70916f4/MARINES%20BIRTHDAY.png\"/><p>The United States Marine Corps, one of the nation’s most respected and storied military branches, was officially established on November 10, 1775, during the American Revolutionary War. The Continental Congress created t...</p>","url":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/the-birth-of-the-united-states-marine-corps-established-in-1775","title":"THE BIRTH OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS: ESTABLISHED IN 1775","summary":"The United States Marine Corps, one of the nation’s most respected and storied military branches, was officially established on November 10, 1775, during the American Revolutionary War. The Continental Congress created t...","date_modified":"2024-11-10T22:27:17Z"},{"id":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/the-loss-of-growler-ss-215","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/24ee5e52-753f-4ab0-baeb-2436f70916f4/USS%20GROWLER.png\"/><p>The GROWLER (SS-215), a Tench-class submarine, was commissioned into the United States Navy in 1944. She was notable for her role during World War II, particularly for her contributions to the Pacific theater. GROWLER wa...</p>","url":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/the-loss-of-growler-ss-215","title":"THE LOSS OF GROWLER (SS-215)","summary":"The GROWLER (SS-215), a Tench-class submarine, was commissioned into the United States Navy in 1944. She was notable for her role during World War II, particularly for her contributions to the Pacific theater. GROWLER wa...","date_modified":"2024-11-08T07:05:33Z"},{"id":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/the-loss-of-albacore-ss-218","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/24ee5e52-753f-4ab0-baeb-2436f70916f4/USS%20ALBACORE.png\"/><p>The U.S. Navy submarine ALBACORE (SS-218) was a Balao-class submarine that played a significant role in the Pacific theater during World War II. Commissioned in 1943, ALBACORE was designed for underwater warfare, equippe...</p>","url":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/the-loss-of-albacore-ss-218","title":"THE LOSS OF ALBACORE (SS-218)","summary":"The U.S. Navy submarine ALBACORE (SS-218) was a Balao-class submarine that played a significant role in the Pacific theater during World War II. Commissioned in 1943, ALBACORE was designed for underwater warfare, equippe...","date_modified":"2024-11-07T11:08:57Z"},{"id":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/the-loss-of-uss-o-5-ss-66-a-tragic-peacetime-accident","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/24ee5e52-753f-4ab0-baeb-2436f70916f4/USS%20O-5.png\"/><p>USS O-5 (SS-66), an O-class submarine, served the U.S. Navy during a period of transition between World War I and the interwar years. Launched in 1917, O-5 was part of a class of submarines designed for coastal defense a...</p>","url":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/the-loss-of-uss-o-5-ss-66-a-tragic-peacetime-accident","title":"THE LOSS OF USS O-5 (SS-66): A TRAGIC PEACETIME ACCIDENT","summary":"USS O-5 (SS-66), an O-class submarine, served the U.S. Navy during a period of transition between World War I and the interwar years. Launched in 1917, O-5 was part of a class of submarines designed for coastal defense a...","date_modified":"2024-10-28T09:39:09Z"},{"id":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/congratulations-to-hmc-ss-richard-tapia-on-25-years-of-service","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/24ee5e52-753f-4ab0-baeb-2436f70916f4/THUMBNAIL-944942e.png\"/><p>The Navy community celebrates Hospital Corpsman Chief (Submarine Warfare Qualified) Richard Tapia as he retires after an impressive 25 years of service. A highly respected figure in the fleet, HMC Tapia has left his mark...</p>","url":"https://rtaproductions.com/articles/f/congratulations-to-hmc-ss-richard-tapia-on-25-years-of-service","title":"CONGRATULATIONS TO HMC (SS) RICHARD TAPIA ON 25 YEARS OF SERVICE","summary":"The Navy community celebrates Hospital Corpsman Chief (Submarine Warfare Qualified) Richard Tapia as he retires after an impressive 25 years of service. A highly respected figure in the fleet, HMC Tapia has left his mark...","date_modified":"2024-10-27T23:40:26Z"}]}